Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Oregon
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 requires careful timing and tax planning to maximize your proceeds and secure your future. Without expert guidance, you might overlook key tax implications or miss opportunities to structure the sale in a way that benefits your long-term goals.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how the advisor plans to minimize income taxes and capital gains taxes specific to Oregon's tax environment.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business readiness to recommend the best time to sell.
- Post-sale planning. Ensure they consider how to manage proceeds for retirement, reinvestment, or estate planning.
- Coordination with legal counsel. Verify their approach to working alongside your attorney to align financial and legal aspects of the sale.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian N
Series 66
Bend, OR
Cetera
Brian Newton's 13 years of experience and expertise in business exit strategies, tax-loss harvesting, and retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to handle complex business sale planning in Oregon. Operating from Cetera, a large SEC-registered firm managing over $256 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, distinguishing him with access to extensive resources and flexible fee structures compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Todd C
Series 63, Series 65
Lake Oswego, OR
Executive Investment Services, LLC
Todd Caudle's 36 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to guide Oregon business owners through complex sale processes. His firm offers flat-fee consulting and discretionary portfolio management, serving high-net-worth clients with integrated investment and insurance solutions, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive service models.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $1,299,496
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Sharon G
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Portland, OR
Eagle Strategies (NY Life)
Sharon Gerlach's 26 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip her to guide business owners in Oregon through exit and sale strategies, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401k. Affiliated with Eagle Strategies, a large firm offering flat-fee and negotiable AUM options, she combines seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures, distinguishing her from advisors with less comprehensive retirement and business owner planning services.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $235,446
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Aimee B
CFP®, Series 66
Eugene, OR
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Aimee Butler's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide business owners in Oregon through complex exit and sale strategies, emphasizing tax impact and timing. At Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, she leverages a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within a large firm setting, serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee options, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Garrett H
Series 66
Oregon City, OR
Dew Wealth Management
Garrett Hittner specializes in business exit and sale strategy with six years of experience, focusing on business ownership considerations and entity structure planning in Oregon. His firm, Dew Wealth Management, offers flat-fee family office assessments and high-net-worth client services, including Virtual Family Office and Wealth Accelerator programs, providing coordinated financial and legal planning beyond typical exit strategies.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,888,841
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