Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Rhode Island
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. Without a focused approach, you might overlook key tax implications or miss opportunities to structure the sale in a way that benefits your long-term financial goals.
- Tax impact analysis. Ask how they evaluate capital gains, ordinary income, and potential tax deferral strategies specific to your sale.
- Deal structure insight. Confirm whether they discuss asset versus stock sales and how each affects your tax and cash flow outcomes.
- Post-sale planning. Look for guidance on reinvesting proceeds, managing liquidity, and planning for your next financial chapter.
- Rhode Island market knowledge. Ensure they understand local regulations and market conditions that could influence your sale timing and valuation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Carson L
CFP®, Series 66
Greenville, RI
Kintra Wealth, LLC
Carson Leydecker specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering tailored tax impact analysis and deal structure insights to optimize your business sale in Rhode Island. With CFP® certification, a flat-fee structure, and experience serving high-net-worth clients, he provides a collaborative, team-based approach at Kintra Wealth, LLC, distinguishing him from advisors with longer tenure but less focus on multi-generational wealth transfer and real estate investing.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $515,103
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Carolann B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Newport, RI
Fox Hill Wealth Management
Carolann Brown's extensive 42-year career and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make her well-equipped to assist Rhode Island business owners with the complexities of selling their companies, including tax impact and deal structuring. As a CFP®-certified, independent advisor at Fox Hill Wealth Management, she offers flat-fee financial planning and combines passive and active investment strategies, providing a tailored approach compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $711,686
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Steven E
Series 66
Riverside, RI
Guardian Life
Steven Earle specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and serving self-employed clients and business owners in Rhode Island. Operating within Primerica Advisors, a large firm, he provides flexible fee options including flat fees ranging from $500 to $25,000 and subscription-based consulting up to $30,000 annually, which may suit clients seeking structured financial planning and consulting services.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Sean M
Series 63, Series 65
West Warwick, RI
Summit Financial, LLC
Sean Marchetti's 27 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to assist Rhode Island business owners with tax impact analysis and deal structuring. Operating from Summit Financial, LLC, he offers flat-fee, independent advisory services and supports a diverse client base including corporations and pension plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,318,898
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Christopher R
CFP®, Series 65, Series 66
Lincoln, RI
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Christopher Ricci specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering 17 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, which is crucial for managing the financial complexities of selling a business in Rhode Island. His affiliation with Focus Partners Wealth, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, and a flat-fee structure provide a comprehensive, tax-sensitive investment approach that balances active and passive strategies, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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