Large-firm, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Phoenix, AZ
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 align the sale with your broader financial goals. A common mistake is focusing solely on the sale price without planning for tax impacts and post-sale income needs.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they help determine the best time to sell based on market conditions and your personal financial timeline.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they consider capital gains, state taxes, and strategies to minimize your tax burden after the sale.
- Post-sale income management. Look for advisors who plan for how you'll generate income and manage assets once the business is sold.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors often have access to specialized teams and tools that can support complex exit strategies and coordination with legal and tax professionals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Daniel W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Phoenix, AZ
Wells Fargo Advisors
Daniel Welker specializes in business exit and sale strategy within a large firm setting in Phoenix, leveraging 28 years of experience and CFP® certification to address complex financial needs during business transitions. His affiliation with Wells Fargo Advisors provides access to extensive resources and proprietary tools, while his background as a founder and trustee adds practical insight, distinguishing him from other advisors by combining high-net-worth client focus with comprehensive planning capabilities.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Samuel H
Series 66
Phoenix, AZ
Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.
Samuel Hawkins specializes in business exit and sale strategy within a large firm in Phoenix, offering expertise in private investments and succession planning. His firm serves high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and retainer options, leveraging in-house and third-party investment resources, which distinguishes him from advisors with less comprehensive firm support or narrower fee structures.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $2,697,996
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Derek T
Series 65
Phoenix, AZ
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Derek Taddei specializes in business exit and sale strategies, supported by his experience with private investments and retirement plans for business owners, making him well-suited for clients planning a business sale in Phoenix. His firm, Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, offers a large-firm environment with a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach, and provides flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, catering to high-net-worth established professionals.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Monika A
Series 66
Phoenix, AZ
Merrill
Monika Agarwal at Merrill in Phoenix offers expertise in business exit and sale strategy, with a focus on tax strategies for small businesses and retirement plans for business owners. She leverages large-firm resources and a specialist team to support complex exit planning, serving women professionals and executives with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $860,085
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James H
Series 63, Series 65
Phoenix, AZ
Kestra Advisory
James Hebets II specializes in business exit and sale strategies within a large firm setting in Phoenix, leveraging 14 years of experience and flat-fee financial planning options. His firm, Kestra Advisory, supports complex exit strategies with fiduciary consulting and retirement-plan expertise, serving a diverse client base including institutional investors, which may offer broader resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $618,892
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