Large-firm, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Santa Rosa, 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 align the sale with your broader financial goals. A common mistake is focusing solely on the sale price without planning for the tax impact and how to reinvest or distribute the proceeds.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they plan for state income taxes and capital gains, especially in California's high-tax environment.
- Proposition 13 knowledge. Ask how they consider property tax limits when advising on real estate tied to your business exit.
- Post-sale strategy. Look for guidance on managing proceeds to support your retirement, investments, or new ventures.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors often have access to specialized teams and tools that can support complex exit planning steps.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Emily T
Series 66
Santa Rosa, CA
Kestra Advisory
Emily Tonti specializes in business exit and sale strategy within a large firm setting in Santa Rosa, CA, bringing seven years of experience and a Series 66 credential. Her firm, Kestra Advisory, manages nearly $80 billion in assets and offers fiduciary consulting and retirement-plan services, supporting complex exit planning with extensive resources and flat-fee options that can be tailored to client needs.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Carson A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Santa Rosa, CA
Edward Jones
Carson Amiral specializes in business exit and sale strategy within a large firm setting, offering expertise in retirement plans for business owners and divorce financial planning. Based in Santa Rosa, CA, he brings four years of industry experience and CFP® certification, supported by Edward Jones' extensive resources and a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from other advisors with his combined advisory and entrepreneurial background.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Stacy W
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
St Helena, CA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Stacy Wells specializes in business exit and sale strategy within a large firm setting, offering 14 years of experience and credentials including Series 63, 65, and 66. Based in St Helena, CA, she serves Baby Boomer clients with flat-fee and AUM pricing, leveraging her firm's strategic investment process that blends passive and active management for comprehensive post-sale planning.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Peter F
Series 63, Series 65
Santa Rosa, CA
Guardian Life
Peter Foster specializes in business exit and sale strategy within a large firm environment in Santa Rosa, CA, leveraging 34 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting. His firm, Guardian Life, offers a variety of fee structures including flat fees and subscription-based consulting, supporting self-employed clients and business owners with comprehensive planning and investment strategies.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Rosana R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Washington, DC
Values Added Financial
Rosana Ralya specializes in business exit and sale strategy within a large firm in Santa Rosa, CA, bringing 11 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners and active portfolio management. Her firm, Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, offers a blend of active and passive investment strategies with tax- and fee-sensitive planning, serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and AUM-based options, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower service scopes.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $2,766,291
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