Seasoned, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Ohio
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 is a major financial event that often triggers complex tax and timing decisions. Without expert guidance, you might miss opportunities to reduce taxes or mismanage the timing of your sale proceeds.
- Municipal tax navigation. Ohio cities have different local income taxes, so ask how they plan around these to avoid unexpected tax bills.
- Exit timing strategy. Confirm how they help you decide when to sell, balancing market conditions and your personal financial goals.
- Proceeds management. Look for advisors who discuss how to handle the sale funds to support your next phase, not just the sale itself.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors bring decades of insight into common pitfalls and strategies specific to Ohio business sales.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Spencer S
Series 63, Series 65
Toledo, OH
Wells Fargo Advisors
Spencer Stone Jr. brings 32 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, making him well-equipped to guide Ohio business owners through complex tax and timing decisions. Based in Toledo and affiliated with a large firm, he serves high-net-worth clients and also specializes in divorce financial planning and cash flow management, offering a broad perspective compared to advisors focused solely on business sales.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Gary S
ChFC®
Canton, OH
Guardian Life
Gary Sirak's 42 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip him to guide business owners through complex exit and sale strategies in Ohio, including tax-loss harvesting and municipal tax navigation. Operating within Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering both proprietary and third-party investment solutions, he provides flat-fee and subscription-based consulting, which may appeal to self-employed founders seeking structured, comprehensive financial planning beyond just the sale event.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Thomas Y
Series 66
Olmsted Falls, OH
McDonald Partners LLC
Thomas Yako brings 26 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, making him well-equipped to guide Ohio business owners through complex tax and timing decisions. His firm, McDonald Partners LLC, serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and institutions, offering flat-fee and subscription-based financial planning, which may appeal to clients seeking flexible fee structures and comprehensive investment management.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $863,409
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Angela C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Akron, OH
Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.
Angela Cosgray's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide business owners through complex exit and sale strategies in Ohio, including tax considerations and timing decisions. As vice president at Sequoia Financial Group, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and retainer options, she offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller practices or narrower service scopes.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $2,697,996
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Chad B
Series 63, Series 65
Ashland, OH
Compass Planning, LLC
Chad Brown's 25 years of experience and focus on business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to guide Ohio business owners through complex tax and timing decisions involved in selling a business. Operating independently through Compass Planning, LLC, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves mid-career professionals and those approaching retirement, providing personalized strategies supported by LPL Financial's extensive research and investment options.
Experience: 26 years
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