Flat-fee, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Tennessee
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 your business in Tennessee means navigating federal taxes and understanding how local sales and property taxes might affect your net proceeds. Without careful planning, you could miss opportunities to structure the sale in a way that minimizes your overall tax burden.
- Exit timing insights. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business cycle to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact focus. Confirm they consider federal tax strategies alongside Tennessee’s unique tax environment, including sales and property taxes.
- Deal structure expertise. Look for advisors who discuss asset versus stock sales and how each affects your tax outcome.
- Post-sale planning. Ensure they help plan for reinvestment or income management after the sale to protect your financial future.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Kingsport, TN
Guardian Life
William Sjem specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning and consulting services in Tennessee, which suits business owners planning their exit. With CFP® certification and experience at Primerica Advisors, a large firm serving diverse clients, he combines tax-loss harvesting expertise and flexible fee options ranging from flat fees to subscription-based consulting, differentiating him from advisors with narrower service models or fee structures.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Mark G
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Brentwood, TN
National Wealth Management Group, LLC
Mark Gargano specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning services in Brentwood, Tennessee, with 12 years of industry experience and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His firm, National Wealth Management Group, LLC, serves individual and high net worth clients with tailored, long-term investment strategies and estate planning, differentiating him through a broad service scope and flexible fee options including flat, retainer, and hourly fees.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $404,575
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James D
Series 63, Series 66
Brentwood, TN
Kestra Advisory
James Davis Jr. specializes in business exit and sale strategy with over 50 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning and consulting through Kestra Advisory in Brentwood, Tennessee. His background includes expertise in retirement plans for business owners and wealth management, supported by a large firm that serves institutional clients, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 52 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Brian C
Series 63, Series 65
Nashville, TN
GPWA, LLC
Brian Cote specializes in business exit and sale strategy with 25 years of experience, offering flat-fee services in Nashville, Tennessee. His firm, GPWA, LLC, provides tailored financial and business planning, combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, which distinguishes him from others by integrating comprehensive investment strategies and loan brokerage expertise for business owners navigating complex sale and tax considerations.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $545,975
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Priya K
CFA®
Nashville, TN
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Priya Khanna specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee services in Tennessee that address tax impacts and deal structuring to optimize sale outcomes. Based in Nashville, she brings 18 years of experience and a CFA® designation, working within a large firm that serves high-net-worth clients with a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $2,557,933
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