Independent, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in South Dakota
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 or transition ownership, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of exit planning beyond just the sale price. Without this expertise, you might overlook tax implications or timing strategies that can significantly affect your net proceeds. Being independent means these advisors aren't tied to specific products, which can help keep their recommendations focused on your unique situation.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they plan to minimize taxes from the sale, including capital gains and potential state taxes.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and business readiness to recommend the best time to sell.
- Post-sale planning. Ensure they consider your financial goals after the sale, like investment management and cash flow.
- Coordination with professionals. Check how they work with your CPA and attorney to align all aspects of the exit process.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dylan M
CFP®, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Dylan Mc Garthwaite specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning services that include business succession planning, which suits those preparing to transition ownership. Based in Minneapolis, he brings a CFP® certification and integrates wealth, tax, estate, and insurance expertise through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, providing coordinated planning beyond just the sale, which may differ from other independent advisors focused solely on exit timing or tax impact.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Austin V
ChFC®, Series 63
Sioux Falls, SD
Balefire, LLC
Austin Vanhove specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering independent advice with a flat-fee or hourly financial planning structure, which can help manage costs during your transition. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, he brings five years of experience and supports clients with a team-based investment approach at Balefire, LLC, serving high-net-worth individuals and business entities, which may provide broader financial planning beyond just the sale.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $597,527
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Brian B
CFP®, EA
Rapid City, SD
Iron Mountain Financial Planning
Brian Bickett specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in tax impact awareness and post-sale financial planning, which is crucial for business owners preparing to transition ownership in South Dakota. His independent, flat-fee approach combined with 12 years of experience and a CFP® designation distinguishes him, along with his firm's use of Modern Portfolio Theory and passive ETFs for diversified investment management.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $612,348
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Christopher P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Mitchell, SD
Calton & Associates, Inc.
Christopher Peitz specializes in business exit and sale strategy, bringing 36 years of experience and CFP® certification to help navigate complex tax and timing considerations in South Dakota. His independent, flat-fee approach at Calton & Associates, combined with expertise in retirement plans for business owners and a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $286,773
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Trey O
Series 65
Canistota, SD
Ortman Finances, LLC
Trey Ortman specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering independent, fee-only financial planning in South Dakota with a focus on asset allocation through passive funds and periodic rebalancing. His firm coordinates closely with clients' legal and tax advisors, which is crucial for managing tax implications and timing strategies during a business sale. With a Series 65 designation and a background in local institutions, Ortman provides personalized service with flexible fee options including hourly and monthly plans.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $19,111
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