CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in New Jersey
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
Selling your business in New Jersey means navigating complex tax rules and local market conditions, including high property taxes and commuter considerations. Without focused expertise, you might overlook key timing or valuation factors that affect your net proceeds. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which can help align your sale with your broader financial goals.
- Exit timing insights. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and tax implications specific to New Jersey to optimize your sale date.
- Valuation approach. Confirm they understand how local economic factors influence your business’s worth beyond standard financial metrics.
- Tax impact planning. Discuss strategies to manage state and federal taxes, including property tax effects, that can reduce your take-home proceeds.
- Post-sale transition. Explore how they help plan for cash flow and investment decisions after your business sale to secure your financial future.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Raymond T
CFP®, Series 66, Series 63
Sewell, NJ
Edward Jones
Raymond Trost's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide New Jersey business owners through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax impact planning and valuation approaches tailored to local market conditions. Operating within Edward Jones, a large firm with extensive resources, he also offers expertise in retirement income strategies and intergenerational family planning, providing a broader financial perspective compared to advisors focused solely on business sales.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Michael B
CFP®, Series 63
Hazlet, NJ
Calton & Associates, Inc.
Michael Brennan's 30 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide New Jersey business owners through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax impact planning and valuation influenced by local economic factors. His firm, Calton & Associates, offers flat-fee financial planning and retirement plan consulting, serving individual investors and trusts with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, distinguishing him with a broad service range and flexible fee options.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $286,773
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Jeffrey A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Tinton Falls, NJ
Kestra Advisory
Jeffrey Artherholt's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide New Jersey business owners through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax impact planning and valuation approaches tailored to local market conditions. Affiliated with Kestra Advisory, a large firm offering flat-fee options and retirement-plan consulting, he also specializes in retirement plans for business owners, providing a comprehensive approach beyond just business sale strategy.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Craig C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
BCS Private Wealth Management
Craig Cummings offers expertise in business exit and sale strategy with 35 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to navigate New Jersey's complex tax and market conditions. His firm, BCS Private Wealth Management, manages $470 million in assets using diverse investment analyses and provides discretionary management, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking comprehensive wealth management alongside exit planning.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $1,983,424
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Anthony M
CFP®, Series 66
Red Bank, NJ
Wells Fargo Advisors
Anthony Messina's CFP® certification and 11 years of experience equip him to navigate New Jersey's complex tax and market factors affecting business exit strategies. Working at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers specialized planning for business-owner transitions alongside expertise in cash flow and budgeting, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $514,335
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