Top business sale tax planning financial advisors in Orem, UT

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 the tax implications that can significantly affect your net proceeds. A common mistake is overlooking how timing and structure of the sale impact your overall tax bill.

  • Sale timing insights. Ask how they evaluate the best time to sell to minimize taxes, considering your personal and business financial goals.
  • Tax structure expertise. Confirm they can explain the differences between asset sales and stock sales and their tax consequences.
  • Post-sale planning. Inquire about strategies they recommend for managing tax liabilities after the sale to preserve your wealth.
  • Coordination with other professionals. Ensure they work closely with your CPA and legal advisors to align tax planning with your broader financial plan.

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Tammy J

Series 65

Orem, UT

Compound Planning, Inc.

Tammy Johns is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs, Shelton and Seal Wealth Management, Utah Valley Specialty Hospital, and Vivint. Compound Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services. The firm uses a fiduciary approach with risk-based model allocations that combine long-term buy-and-hold strategies with tactical tools such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Joseph A

CFP®, Series 65

Orem, UT

Exponent Wealth LLC

Joseph Adair is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently serving at Exponent Wealth LLC. He previously worked at Diversify Wealth Management, Caliber Wealth Management, and other firms. Joseph’s background includes roles at both financial advisory firms and corporate positions. Exponent Wealth LLC provides financial planning and investment management to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and manager due diligence within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework and serves primarily founder and executive clients in real estate, venture capital, and private equity.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Allison D

CFP®, Series 66

Orem, UT

Journey Beyond Wealth

Allison Daines is a CFP® and Series 66 license holder with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Journey Beyond Wealth since 2022, following roles at The Vanguard Group and Paragon Wealth Management. Her background also includes work with Utah Valley University and Creative Media Group Inc. Journey Beyond Wealth provides ongoing financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm uses a passive, Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs and offers specialized Family Office services for multi-generational clients.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

David M

CFP®

Orem, UT

Facet

I love all the cool and creative things that people are doing on the internet. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with my kids seeing what interesting and unique things people are doing online as influencers and content creators. As a Financial Advisor by training I knew that the career path of an online influencer or content creator was not like the traditional career path. After 9 years working and studying all things Financial Planning I decided to break out of the world of large investment houses and become a fully independent Personal Financial Advisor. I knew I could help online influencers and content creators with their unique challenges and situations. I knew I could help them live their life how they want and aligning their money with their dreams. Utilizing an academic and evidence based approach to investing and money management I am able to help ensure a prosperous and fulfilling life for all those that I work with. I’d love to get to know you and where you want to go in life. Don’t hesitate to schedule a free consultation where we can get acquainted and discover what we can do together!

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning Entertainment Industry Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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Colby W

Series 63, Series 65

Orem, UT

Corecap Advisors

Colby Wight is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with CoreCap Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a DoorDash delivery driver. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning for individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm uses a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Self-Employed
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Ethan S

Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

Ethan Singer is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at The Colony Group, LLC and Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business sale tax planning Dentist Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Established Professionals Approaching retirement Values-based investing
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Brian M

Series 65

Watkinsville, GA

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Brian Moore is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advisory Services Network, LLC, and Precision Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several non-investment business activities including ownership roles in insurance commissions and land ownership ventures. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Rodney L

Series 63, Series 66

Boston, MA

Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC

Rodney Laurenz is a financial advisor with Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC in Boston, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Flagship Harbor Advisors and LPL Financial since 2011. Laurenz teaches several investment-related classes annually through the Cambridge Centre for Adult Education. Flagship Harbor Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $3.42 billion in discretionary assets and employs a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managed accounts.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Business sale tax planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Matthew A

Series 66

Florham Park, NJ

Merrill

Matthew Armendinger is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He specializes in helping individuals and families with various financial strategies including employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Matthew earned his Bachelor's Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and remains actively engaged with his alma mater through the Fairleigh Dickinson Young Alumni Association. His professional involvement extends to volunteering as a guest speaker with ALPFA NJ and supporting the Lupus Foundation for America, New Jersey Chapter. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, reading, running, spending time with his family, and practicing yoga. He participates in activities such as running with his run club in Jersey City and competing in indoor golf leagues.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Business sale tax planning
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William F

CFP®, Series 63

San Diego, CA

Sovran Advisors, LLC

William Frankenstein is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Sovran Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved with the Foundation for Senior Services, where he discusses financial planning with seniors. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of about 53 advisors, offering customized portfolio management and diversified investment strategies.

Business sale tax planning Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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