Flat-fee, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in San Diego, CA
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 maximize value while managing tax and cash flow impacts. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for the financial transition that follows.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business cycle to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they consider state income taxes and strategies to minimize your overall tax burden after the sale.
- Cash flow transition. Ensure they help plan for your income needs and investment options once the business income stops.
- Flat-fee clarity. These advisors charge a set fee, so you know costs upfront without surprises tied to your sale proceeds.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew S
CFP®
San Diego, CA
Creative Capital Management Investments LLC
Matthew Showley specializes in business exit and sale strategy in San Diego, offering flat-fee financial planning ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. With 12 years of experience and CFP® certification, he serves high-net-worth clients using a long-term, evidence-based investment approach and provides tailored consulting in estate, tax, and business succession planning.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,607,130
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Matthew C
CFP®
San Diego, CA
One Degree Advisors, Inc.
Matthew Calcagno specializes in business exit and sale strategy in San Diego, offering flat-fee financial planning typically up to $5,000, which provides cost clarity for clients preparing to sell their businesses. With four years of experience and a CFP® certification, he works at One Degree Advisors, a firm managing $489 million with a diversified, model-based investment approach, serving high-net-worth individuals and business owners.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,041,674
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James T
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
San Diego, CA
Calton & Associates, Inc.
James Thomas Jr. specializes in business exit and sale strategies with over 43 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning services in San Diego. His firm, Calton & Associates, serves individual investors and retirement plans, providing tailored investment recommendations through multiple program structures, combining fee-based and commissionable products, which may appeal to business owners seeking comprehensive transition planning.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $286,773
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Kurt E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
San Diego, CA
Kestra Advisory
Kurt Eakin specializes in business exit and sale strategies with 26 years of experience and CFP® certification, offering flat-fee financial planning through Kestra Advisory in San Diego. His firm serves a diverse client base including institutional investors, providing retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, which may offer broader resources compared to smaller firms focused solely on individual business owners.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Luciana M
CFP®, Series 66
SanDiego, CA
The AmeriFlex Group
Luciana Macedo specializes in business exit and sale strategy in San Diego, offering flat-fee financial planning with fixed fees typically between $500 and $10,000. As a CFP® with six years of experience and expertise in equity compensation tax strategy and retirement income planning, she provides comprehensive advice through The AmeriFlex Group, which serves individuals and corporations with portfolio management and retirement plan consulting.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $549,793
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