Large-firm, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in New York
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.
If you're preparing to sell your business, you need an advisor who understands how to time the sale and structure the deal to minimize unexpected tax hits. A common mistake is overlooking estate tax cliffs, which can cause large tax bills if your sale pushes your estate value just above exemption limits.
- Deal timing insight. Ask how they help you choose the best moment to sell, considering market conditions and tax implications.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they analyze how the sale affects your estate taxes and plan accordingly to avoid surprises.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors have access to extensive teams and tools, which can support complex exit strategies and negotiations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian F
Series 63, Series 65
Long Beach, NY
Wells Fargo Advisors
Brian Feinberg's expertise in business exit and sale strategy, combined with 42 years of industry experience, equips him to assist with timing and structuring business sales to manage tax implications effectively. As part of Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering extensive planning services and proprietary tools, he also serves high-net-worth clients and specializes in areas like divorce financial planning and special-needs analysis, providing a broad advisory scope beyond business exits.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Christopher C
Series 65
New York, NY
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Christopher Conway specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering 14 years of experience and expertise in private investments and retirement plans for business owners. Operating within Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, a large firm in New York, he provides access to extensive resources and employs a tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach. His flat-fee and AUM-based fee structures cater to high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him from other advisors with flexible pricing and comprehensive wealth management services.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Timothy M
Series 63, Series 65
Garden City, NY
Guardian Life
Timothy Murray specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and serving self-employed founders, which suits those planning a business sale in New York. Affiliated with Primerica Advisors, a large firm, he provides flexible fee options including flat fees and subscriptions, and brings 12 years of experience along with access to extensive firm resources, differentiating him from advisors with narrower service models or less firm support.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $230,599
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David W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Kestra Advisory
David Weinstock's expertise in business exit and sale strategy, combined with his 33 years of experience and CFP® certification, equips him to guide New York business owners through complex sale timing and tax considerations. Affiliated with Kestra Advisory, a large firm managing nearly $80 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, benefiting from extensive institutional resources that support sophisticated exit strategies.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Michelle S
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Savant Wealth Management
Michelle Smith's expertise in business exit and sale strategy, combined with 39 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses, equips her to guide clients through complex sale timing and tax considerations. At Savant Wealth Management, a large firm known for its evidence-based investment approach and integrated tax, legal, and trust services, she offers flat-fee options and serves diverse clients including executives and business owners, distinguishing her from other advisors in New York.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $2,108,203
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