Flat-fee, business sale tax planning 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 a business triggers complex tax decisions that can affect your net proceeds and future financial plans. Without expert guidance, you might miss opportunities to reduce your tax bill or mismanage timing, leading to unexpected costs. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your advisory costs upfront without surprises.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the sale date and payment structure to optimize your tax outcomes.
- Capital gains management. Confirm their approach to minimizing taxes on profits from the sale, including use of exemptions or deferrals.
- Post-sale cash flow. Understand how they help you manage proceeds to support your lifestyle and investment goals after the sale.
- Coordination with your CPA. Ensure they work closely with your tax preparer to align sale planning with your overall tax return.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Timothy D
CFP®, Series 63
Boston, MA
SVB Wealth
Timothy Davis specializes in business sale tax planning and offers flat-fee advisory services, making him suitable for managing complex tax decisions during a business sale. Based in Boston, MA, he holds CFP® and Series 63 designations, has eight years of experience, and works with high-net-worth clients through SVB Wealth, which provides diverse services including wealth and portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on tax planning.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,365,410
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Margaret K
Series 63, Series 65
Stamford, VT
The Alchemists, LLC
Margaret Koosa specializes in business sale tax planning and offers flat-fee financial advisory services, making costs predictable for clients managing complex tax decisions during a business sale. Based in Stamford, Vermont, she brings 14 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses, working independently through The Alchemists, LLC, which emphasizes long-term, passive investment strategies and serves institutional clients with portfolio management and retirement consulting.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $277,933
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Bryan G
Series 63, Series 65
Cumberland, RI
Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC
Bryan Gravel specializes in business sale tax planning with a flat-fee structure, offering fixed fees ranging from $300 to $15,000, which provides cost transparency for Rhode Island business owners. With 17 years of experience and expertise in private investments, retirement plans for business owners, and wealth management, he operates through Flagship Harbor Advisors, a firm managing $3.42 billion in assets, using diverse investment strategies and serving a broad client base including corporations and retirement plans.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $464,071
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