Top business sale tax planning financial advisors in Sunnyvale, 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.
Selling a business triggers complex tax decisions that can affect your net proceeds and future financial plans. Without expert guidance, you might overlook strategies that reduce your tax burden or mismanage timing, costing you more than necessary.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the sale date and income recognition to minimize your overall tax hit.
- Capital gains management. Confirm their approach to distinguishing between short- and long-term gains and how they optimize each.
- State tax nuances. In California, high income taxes and property tax rules like Proposition 13 can impact your planning; see how they incorporate these factors.
- Post-sale planning. Check if they advise on reinvesting proceeds or managing liquidity to align with your goals after the sale.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David G
Series 66
Pleasanton, CA
Merrill
David Gilchrist specializes in business sale tax planning and wealth management, leveraging his 10 years of experience and background in accounting and tax auditing to navigate complex tax strategies in the Sunnyvale area. Operating within Merrill, a large firm, he serves high-net-worth clients including executives and business owners, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies and emphasizing disciplined, goal-driven portfolio construction.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Kirk K
CFP®, PFS™
Los Altos, CA
Knight and Company Wealth Advisors, LLC
Kirk Knight specializes in business sale tax planning with 16 years of experience and holds CFP® and PFS™ designations, offering expertise in tax timing and capital gains management. Based in nearby Los Altos, his firm uses a passive investment approach and provides flat-fee options, integrating wealth management with accounting services through affiliated CPA firms, which may benefit clients seeking comprehensive post-sale planning.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $1,467,536
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Thomas B
Series 63, Series 66
Campbell, CA
Pacific Wealth Advisors
Thomas Berry specializes in business sale tax planning and retirement plans for business owners, bringing 23 years of experience to clients in the Sunnyvale area. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers tailored financial planning through Pacific Wealth Advisors, combining advisory and brokerage services with access to insurance and credit products, which may provide broader post-sale planning options compared to other advisors.
Experience: 23 years
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Daniel C
Pleasanton, CA
Continuum Advisory, LLC
Daniel Copenhagen specializes in business sale tax planning and wealth management, offering flat-fee and independent advisory services from Pleasanton, CA. With a background as a business owner and executive, he brings practical experience alongside his firm's multi-team SEC-registered structure, which supports clients with integrated legal and tax resources, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $541,807
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Joseph S
Series 65
Menlo Park, CA
SVB Wealth
Joseph Salman Tehrani specializes in business sale tax planning and has expertise in retirement plans for business owners, making him well-suited for managing complex tax decisions during a business sale in the Sunnyvale area. Operating from Menlo Park with SVB Wealth, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, serving high-net-worth clients with a formal due-diligence investment approach and a diverse client base including trusts and family offices.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $2,365,410
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