CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in San Francisco, 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.
Selling a business is a major financial event that often triggers complex tax and cash flow decisions. Without expert guidance, you might overlook how to balance immediate tax costs with long-term wealth preservation. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and retirement strategies relevant to business sales.
- Tax impact navigation. Ask how they help manage capital gains and other taxes triggered by your sale, considering California's high income tax environment.
- Cash flow planning. Confirm how they model your post-sale income needs and investment options to maintain financial stability.
- Property tax considerations. Discuss how Proposition 13 might affect your property taxes after the sale and what that means for your overall plan.
- Exit timing strategy. Inquire about their approach to timing the sale to optimize tax outcomes and align with your personal goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kristor L
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Orinda, CA
Hightower Advisors
Kristor Lawson's 31 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners through complex exit and sale strategies in San Francisco, including tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans tailored for business owners. Affiliated with Hightower Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee structures and diversified investment approaches, he serves high-net-worth clients and brings additional insight from managing rental real estate partnerships.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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Tarren S
CFP®
San Francisco, CA
Mission Wealth Management, LP
Tarren Schaar's CFP® certification and 13 years of experience equip him to guide business owners in San Francisco through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax and cash flow planning. At Mission Wealth Management, he serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure for emerging wealth, emphasizing long-term portfolio management and estate coordination, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or client focuses.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $3,159,829
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Sean K
CFP®
San Francisco, CA
Plancorp, LLC
Sean Kyle's CFP® certification and eight years of experience equip him to guide business owners through exit and sale strategies in San Francisco, addressing complex tax and cash flow issues. His firm, Plancorp, offers flat-fee financial planning starting at $12,000 and serves high-net-worth clients with a committee-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, differentiating him from advisors with hourly fees or less specialized investment strategies.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $4,157,573
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Kathleen H
CFP®
San Francisco, CA
Brighton Jones LLC
Kathleen Hafner is a CFP®-certified advisor in San Francisco specializing in business exit and sale strategies, with additional expertise in multi-generational wealth transfer and estate planning. She works at Brighton Jones LLC, which offers a Personal CFO model and family office services, providing flat-fee financial planning and serving high-net-worth clients, distinguishing her from others with a comprehensive, fee-transparent approach.
Experience: 0 years
Avg account: $4,956,930
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Bradley B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Bradley Barnblatt's 31 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners through complex exit and sale strategies in San Francisco, addressing tax impacts and cash flow planning. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers integrated investment and fee-based planning services, distinguishing him with broad resources and expertise in both business and personal financial planning.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $514,335
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