Independent, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in South 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.
If you're preparing to sell your business, you need an advisor who understands how to align your sale strategy with your personal financial goals. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without considering tax implications and cash flow after the sale. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more personalized attention to your unique situation.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they plan for state income taxes and capital gains, especially in California's high-tax environment.
- Property tax considerations. Ask how Proposition 13 might affect your post-sale property taxes if you plan to buy or keep real estate.
- Cash flow planning. Ensure they model your income needs after the sale, not just the lump sum proceeds.
- Exit timing strategy. Discuss how they evaluate market conditions and business readiness to optimize your sale timing.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dermott L
Series 63, Series 65
Burlingame, CA
Cypress Wealth Services, LLC
Dermott Larkin specializes in business exit and sale strategies, offering tailored advice for high-net-worth clients in the South San Francisco area. His firm, Cypress Wealth Services, manages nearly $1 billion with a long-term investment approach and provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from advisors with more rigid fee structures or less focus on alternative investments.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $1,541,089
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Tarren S
CFP®
San Francisco, CA
Mission Wealth Management, LP
Tarren Schaar specializes in business exit and sale strategies, bringing 13 years of experience and CFP® certification to clients in the San Francisco area. Operating independently at Mission Wealth Management, LP, he serves high-net-worth individuals with a flat-fee structure for emerging wealth clients and emphasizes tax planning, estate coordination, and long-term portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or client focuses.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $3,159,829
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Max I
Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Fiscal Wisdom Wealth Management LLC
Max Isaacman specializes in business exit and sale strategies, leveraging 54 years of experience to help clients in the San Francisco area navigate tax impacts and cash flow planning post-sale. His firm offers both active and passive portfolio management with flat-fee financial planning options, catering to individuals including high-net-worth clients, which distinguishes him from advisors focusing solely on asset-based fees or narrower investment approaches.
Experience: 55 years
Avg account: $137,802
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Sean K
CFP®
San Francisco, CA
Plancorp, LLC
Sean Kyle specializes in business exit and sale strategy with eight years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to navigate the complexities of selling a business in the San Francisco area. His firm, Plancorp, LLC, offers flat-fee structures and serves high-net-worth clients with a committee-driven investment approach, providing comprehensive planning including tax-loss harvesting and business succession services.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $4,157,573
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Joseph S
Series 63, Series 66
San Francisco, CA
Cornerstone Wealth
Joseph Sweeney III specializes in business exit and sale strategy, bringing 39 years of experience and an independent, flat-fee approach that can help navigate California's tax complexities and cash flow planning after a sale. His firm, Cornerstone Wealth, manages $2.1 billion and serves high-net-worth clients with model portfolio investment strategies, offering a broad range of services including retirement plan consulting and financial planning.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $1,029,186
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