Large-firm, 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.
If you're preparing to sell your business or exit ownership, you need an advisor who understands the full financial impact beyond just the sale price. A common mistake is focusing solely on the transaction without planning for taxes, cash flow, and your next financial steps.
- Tax implications insight. Confirm how they help you navigate capital gains, ordinary income, and potential tax deferral strategies tied to your sale.
- Post-sale cash flow planning. Ask how they model your income and expenses after the sale to maintain your lifestyle and meet financial goals.
- Transition strategy. Look for advisors who discuss timing and structuring the sale to align with your retirement or reinvestment plans.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors can leverage extensive teams and services, which may benefit complex sales or multi-faceted financial needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Steven E
Series 66
Riverside, RI
Guardian Life
Steven Earle specializes in business exit and sale strategy, with additional expertise in tax-loss harvesting, making him well-suited to help business owners in Rhode Island navigate the financial complexities of selling their business. Affiliated with Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and subscription-based consulting, he brings two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation, providing access to broad retail client services and diverse investment strategies.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Christopher R
CFP®, Series 65, Series 66
Lincoln, RI
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Christopher Ricci's expertise in business exit and sale strategy, combined with 17 years of experience and CFP® certification, equips him to address the complex financial impacts of selling a business in Rhode Island. Affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach and a variety of fee structures including flat fees, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firms.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Christine W
Series 65
Middletown, RI
Savant Wealth Management
Christine Winslow specializes in business exit and sale strategy, leveraging 22 years of experience and expertise in retirement income and Social Security optimization to address the full financial impact of selling a business. Operating within Savant Wealth Management, a large firm known for its evidence-based investment approach and comprehensive services including family office and trust services, she offers flat-fee options and serves diverse clients such as executives and business owners in Rhode Island.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,108,203
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James C
Series 63, Series 65
Warwick, RI
Wells Fargo Advisors
James Curran's extensive 44 years of experience and focus on business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to guide Rhode Island business owners through complex transitions. As a seasoned advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering integrated financial planning and investment services, he also specializes in cash flow management and serves high-net-worth clients, providing comprehensive support beyond the sale itself.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Grant B
CFP®, Series 63
Warwick, RI
Kestra Advisory
Grant Brown's expertise in business exit and sale strategy is supported by his CFP® certification and seven years of experience, making him well-equipped to address the financial complexities of selling a business in Rhode Island. Working at Kestra Advisory, a large firm, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, and his background includes retirement plan consulting and ERISA compliance, which may benefit clients seeking comprehensive post-sale financial strategies.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $618,892
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