Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Rochester, NY

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 how to navigate the complex financial and tax implications that come with a business exit. A common mistake is underestimating the impact of estate tax cliffs, which can lead to unexpectedly large tax bills just above exemption thresholds.

  • Exit timing strategy. Ask how they help determine the best time to sell based on market conditions and your personal financial goals.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider state and federal tax consequences, including estate tax cliffs that can affect your net proceeds.
  • Post-sale planning. Look for guidance on managing proceeds to support your lifestyle and long-term wealth preservation.
  • Coordination with legal experts. Ensure they work closely with attorneys to align sale terms with your overall financial plan.

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Lawrence K

Series 63, Series 66

Rochester, NY

LPL Financial

Lawrence Kasinowski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo, and Mutual of America. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark H

Series 63, Series 65

Rochester, NY

Stonex Advisors Inc.

Mark Heberger is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2015 and concurrently with StoneX Securities Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an insurance agent specializing in life and accident/health insurance on a limited basis. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services through a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm utilizes a variety of platforms and investment solutions, including proprietary models and third-party managers, and supports diverse account structures with regular oversight and due diligence.

ESG / Sustainable investing
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Dominick S

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Equitable Advisors

Dominick Scro is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several companies including Amazon, Walmart, and Assured Partners. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Michael K

Series 66

Rochester, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Michael Kustigian is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for six years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Brian K

CFP®, Series 63

Rochester, NY

Vicus Capital, Inc.

Brian Kelly is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Vicus Capital, Inc. and serves as the owner and financial professional at Kelly Wealth Services. His prior experience includes roles at Nationwide Securities, LLC and Corey Insurance Agency. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and provides specialized fiduciary consulting and plan-sponsor services alongside standard advisory offerings.

ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Religious/faith focused
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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

Sally Hyman is a financial advisor with Seasons of Advice Wealth Management in New York, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she records and sells vocal CDs and is involved in publishing her father's book on the spiritual meaning of disease and science. Seasons of Advice Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small business owners, professionals, and families. The firm uses a proprietary planning process that integrates goal tracking, asset allocation, and tax planning, tailoring investment recommendations to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

General estate planning guidance Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Kristin M

Series 66

Mt Pleasant, SC

Guardian Life

Kristin Manna is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc. and spent eight years with Charleston County School District. Outside of finance, she is an author and publisher of "The Basketball Coach's Notebook" and works as a math tutor for high school students. Guardian Life's subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and a combination of proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Geoffrey T

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Sanctuary Advisors, LLC

Geoffrey Tomes is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Noyes Advisors LLC for 11 years and David A Noyes & Company for 26 years. His other business activities include involvement in fixed life and health insurance and fixed annuities. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services employing various analytical approaches and maintains distinctive features such as negotiated performance-based fees for large institutional clients and affiliations with specialized asset management firms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning
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Amanda Q

Series 66

Richmond, VA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Amanda Quicke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Amanda is a Series 66 license holder and has partial ownership in an investment-related business, Granite Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options using proprietary research and tools, with services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner

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