Flat-fee, 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 life event that often involves complex tax, legal, and financial decisions. Without expert guidance, you might miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds or face unexpected tax consequences. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business readiness to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they analyze capital gains, ordinary income, and potential tax deferral options specific to your sale.
- Post-sale cash flow. Ensure they help plan for your income and expenses after the sale, not just the transaction itself.
- Legal coordination. Check how they work with your attorneys to align financial and legal aspects of the sale.
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 flat-fee planning tailored to the complexity of your business sale, which helps manage costs upfront. Based in Greenville, RI, he brings a collaborative, team-based approach from Kintra Wealth, LLC, and serves high-net-worth clients with expertise in retirement plans for business owners and multi-generational wealth transfer, distinguishing him from advisors with broader or less specialized practices.
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 specializes in business exit and sale strategy with a focus on equity compensation tax strategy and cash flow planning, making her well-suited for business owners planning their exit in Rhode Island. She offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $500 to $7,500 and brings over 42 years of industry experience, working independently at Fox Hill Wealth Management, which uses a blend of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client needs.
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 with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for Rhode Island business owners planning their exit. He brings two years of experience and a Series 66 designation, working within Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering diverse investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning services, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller firms.
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 specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee advisory services in Rhode Island that help clients navigate complex tax and financial decisions during a business sale. With 27 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting, private investments, and retirement plans for business owners, he provides comprehensive planning and works with a firm serving diverse clients including corporations and pension plans.
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 flat-fee services that provide clear upfront costs, which is crucial for managing the financial complexities of selling a business in Rhode Island. With 17 years of experience and a CFP® certification, he works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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