Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Sandusky, OH

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 the full financial impact beyond just the sale price. A common mistake is overlooking how municipal income taxes, which vary by city, can affect your net proceeds and future planning.

  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm the advisor considers local municipal taxes in their exit strategy, not just federal and state taxes.
  • Cash flow planning. Ask how they help manage your income and expenses during the transition to avoid surprises.
  • Post-sale investment guidance. Look for advisors who plan for reinvesting proceeds in a way that aligns with your long-term goals.
  • Exit timing strategy. Discuss how they evaluate market conditions and business readiness to recommend the best timing for your sale.

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Shawn A

Series 63, Series 65

Sandusky, OH

Structured Investment Advisors, LLC

Shawn Armstrong is the sole advisor at Structured Investment Advisors, LLC in Sandusky, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 25 years of industry experience, including five years at Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner and leasor involved in the upkeep and management of a local property. Structured Investment Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management using mutual funds and model portfolios tailored to various objectives, emphasizing asset allocation and fundamental analysis.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy
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Michael M

Series 66

Sandusky, OH

Cetera

Michael Miller Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked previously at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors and has been involved with his own firm, 4 Millers, LLC, since 2020. Miller also serves on the board of the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio and is a member of the finance committees for Sandusky Central Catholic Schools and the food bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors. It serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James F

Series 63, Series 66

Sandusky, OH

OSAIC

James Friery is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes 15 years with Securities America Advisors and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc., as well as running James M. Friery & Associates since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on homeowners association boards in Ohio and Florida and works as a licensed insurance agent providing long-term care options. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment types.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Timothy P

Series 66

Sandusky, OH

STIFEL

Timothy Parkison is a financial advisor at Stifel with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017 and previously spent eight years at Sandusky Newspapers Inc. He serves on the board of directors for the Sandusky State Theatre in Ohio. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and planning methodologies from its Investment Strategy Group.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Jacob R

Series 63, Series 65

Sandusky, OH

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Jacob Roth is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Fortune Financial Services and Prism Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales with Prism Advanced Strategies, dedicating part of his time to client insurance needs. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to client objectives and integrating multiple custodians and third-party managers.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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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 one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc. and Charleston County School District. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and publisher of books including The Basketball Coach's Notebook and works as a math tutor for high school students. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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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 with Wells Fargo Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in an investment-related business, Granite Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering both brokerage and advisory programs.

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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