Seasoned, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Pittsburgh, PA
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.
You might be preparing to sell your business or planning your exit strategy soon. Without careful planning, you could miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds or face unexpected tax consequences.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business readiness to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how to structure the sale to minimize taxes, including state-specific retirement income exemptions.
- Post-sale planning. Look for guidance on managing proceeds to support your retirement goals and cash flow needs.
- Experience with complex deals. Ensure they have handled sales involving multiple stakeholders or unique business structures like partnerships or family-owned firms.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Deborah G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Pittsburgh, PA
Kestra Advisory
Deborah Graver's 31 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide seasoned business owners in Pittsburgh through complex exit and sale strategies, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401k. Affiliated with Kestra Advisory, a large firm offering flat fees and extensive institutional resources, she also brings expertise in wealth management and annuities, distinguishing her from advisors focused solely on business exits.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Debra B
Series 63, Series 65
Garden City, NY
Wells Fargo Advisors
Debra Bushman’s extensive 46 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make her well-equipped to assist with complex exit planning in Pittsburgh. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she combines deep industry knowledge with access to proprietary research, distinguishing her from advisors with less firm support or fewer years in the field.
Experience: 47 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Adam Y
Series 63, Series 65
Pittsburgh, PA
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Adam Yofan brings 24 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, supported by his Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating in Pittsburgh with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, he offers a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach and serves high-net-worth clients through a large firm. His expertise includes private investments and retirement plans for business owners, differentiating him with comprehensive financial planning beyond just exit strategies.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Rosemary T
Series 63, Series 66
Pittsburgh, PA
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Rosemary Tomassi brings 28 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, with expertise in retirement plans for business owners, making her well-suited for seasoned clients in Pittsburgh planning their business exit. Her firm, Ausdal Financial Partners, offers a negotiable fee structure with a maximum annual fee of 3%, and serves a diverse client base including trusts and pension plans, providing a broad perspective compared to other advisors.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $220,873
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Chad I
Series 66
Pittsburgh, PA
Merrill
Chad Irving's 25 years of experience and Certified Exit Planning Advisor designation equip him to guide seasoned business owners in Pittsburgh through complex exit strategies, including tax-aware sale structuring. His role at Merrill, a large firm, offers access to extensive resources, while his focus on executive and founder clients, combined with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies, distinguishes him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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