Independent, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Roswell, GA
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 align the sale with your long-term financial goals. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for the tax impact and how to invest the proceeds.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm the advisor knows how to minimize taxes on your sale, including strategies for retirement income exclusions that may apply.
- Post-sale investment planning. Ask how they help you manage and grow the proceeds to support your lifestyle after the sale.
- Exit timing strategy. A good advisor considers market conditions and your personal timeline to optimize when you sell.
- Independent advice. These advisors operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible solutions tailored to your unique situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Donald W
Series 65, Series 63
Dunwoody, GA
Cresfund Advisors
Donald Wales specializes in business exit and sale strategy, bringing 10 years of experience and a founder's perspective to help optimize your business sale in the Roswell area. His firm, Cresfund Advisors, offers a blend of passive and active investment strategies with flat-fee and project-based planning, supporting personalized financial plans for individuals and businesses alike.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,584,750
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David R
Series 65
Milton, GA
Rich & Company LLC
David Rich specializes in business exit and sale strategy with a focus on high-net-worth clients, offering independent advice from Milton, GA. His firm, Rich & Company LLC, provides flat-fee family office services and integrates private investments and tax planning, leveraging his prior 17 years at the U.S. Treasury to support complex financial needs beyond typical exit strategies.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,877,595
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Christopher A
CFA®
Alpharetta, GA
Merit Financial Advisors
Christopher Armstrong specializes in business exit and sale strategies, offering independent advice with a flat-fee structure that can be prorated and paid monthly or quarterly. Based in Alpharetta, GA, he brings CFA® credentials and experience with retirement plans for business owners, supported by Merit Financial Advisors' $10.6 billion in assets and a long-term, diversified investment approach.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $897,421
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Ernest T
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Milton, GA
Level Four Advisory Services
Ernest Tannis specializes in business exit and sale strategies, with 19 years of experience and expertise in tax strategies for small businesses and retirement plans for business owners. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers tailored financial planning and consulting services from Milton, GA, supported by Level Four Advisory Services' $5.32 billion in assets under management and a diverse client base.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $318,446
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Blair E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Alpharetta, GA
Balefire, LLC
Blair Enfield specializes in business exit and sale strategy with 18 years of experience, offering independent advice from Alpharetta, GA. His firm, Balefire, LLC, serves high-net-worth clients and business entities with a core-plus-tactical investment approach and provides flat-fee or hourly financial planning, differentiating him through a team-based process and multi-state insurance licensing.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $597,527
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