CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in St. Louis, MO
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 maximize value while managing tax implications. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for the financial steps that follow.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they determine the best moment to sell based on market conditions and your personal goals.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they consider local and federal taxes to help you keep more of your proceeds.
- Post-sale cash flow. Look for guidance on managing income and investments after the sale to maintain financial stability.
- Transition support. Check if they assist with succession planning or reinvestment options tailored to your situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Benjamin W
CFP®, PFS™, Series 65
St. Louis, MO
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Benjamin Westerman offers expertise in business exit and succession planning, supported by 12 years of experience and CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65 credentials, making him well-suited for business owners in St. Louis preparing to sell. His firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with model portfolios and offers flat-fee options for succession planning, distinguishing him from advisors who may rely solely on AUM-based fees or lack specialized business exit services.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Paul F
CFP®, Series 66
St Louis, MO
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Paul Fagyal specializes in business exit and sale strategies, supported by his CFP® certification and eight years of experience in St. Louis. Working with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat fees ranging from $250 to $50,000 and combines active and passive investment management, which may appeal to business owners seeking comprehensive post-sale financial planning.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Matthew F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
St. Louis, MO
Wells Fargo Advisors
Matthew Feldhaus specializes in business exit and sale strategy, supported by his CFP® certification and 14 years of experience in St. Louis, MO. Working with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers comprehensive planning including tax impact and post-sale cash flow management, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller client bases or less firm resources.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Herbert S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
St. Louis, MO
Kestra Advisory
Herbert Smith's extensive 58 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in St. Louis through exit and sale strategies, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401k. Affiliated with Kestra Advisory, a large firm offering fiduciary consulting and complex investment strategies, he provides flat-fee financial planning and personalized support, distinguishing him from advisors with less institutional backing or fee flexibility.
Experience: 58 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Scott I
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
St. Louis, MO
Claris Advisors, LLC
Scott Iverson, a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of experience in St. Louis, specializes in business exit and sale strategies, offering flat-fee financial planning tailored to high-net-worth clients. His firm, Claris Advisors, employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based, buy-and-hold approach using passive mutual funds, and provides successor-trustee services, distinguishing him from advisors focusing solely on exit timing or tax planning.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $2,747,787
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