Seasoned, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Portland, OR
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 full financial impact of that transition. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for taxes, cash flow, and your next steps.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business cycle to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they consider income tax consequences and strategies to minimize what you owe after the sale.
- Post-sale cash flow. Ensure they help you plan for managing your finances once the business income stops.
- Legacy and reinvestment. Discuss how they approach your goals for reinvesting proceeds or passing wealth on to heirs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kenneth H
Series 66
Portland, OR
Raymond James Financial
Kenneth Hughie brings 28 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, supported by his Series 66 designation and work with Raymond James Financial in Portland. His firm’s large size and extensive research resources complement his flat-fee planning approach, making him suitable for founders and executives seeking comprehensive exit planning and post-sale financial management.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Joshua C
CFP®, Series 66
Portland, OR
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Joshua Cepeda's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide seasoned business owners in Portland through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax impact and post-sale cash flow planning. His firm, Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, serves high-net-worth clients with a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach, offering flat-fee options and expertise in private investments and retirement plans for business owners.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Donn W
Series 63, Series 65
Portland, OR
Guardian Life
Donn Waite's 38 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to guide clients through the financial complexities of selling a business in Portland, OR. Affiliated with Guardian Life, a large firm offering flat-fee and subscription-based consulting, he serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients, providing a broad range of investment strategies and personalized financial planning.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Joseph A
Series 66
Paortland, OR
Wells Fargo Advisors
Joseph Aley brings 23 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, supported by his Series 66 designation and role at Wells Fargo Advisors in Portland. His expertise extends to cash flow and budgeting, serving high-net-worth clients through a large firm, which offers integrated investment and fee-based planning services, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower specialties.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Rex R
Series 63, Series 66
Portland, OR
Merrill
Rex Ritter offers seasoned expertise in business exit and sale strategy, backed by 22 years at Merrill Lynch and multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor. His background as a founder and executive enhances his ability to integrate financial planning across business and personal goals. Unlike some advisors, Rex combines large-firm resources with a focus on retirement plans for business owners and wealth management in Portland, OR.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $860,085
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