CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Toledo, OH
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 is a major financial event that requires careful timing and tax planning to maximize your proceeds. Without a focused approach, you might overlook local tax rules or miss opportunities to structure the sale in a way that benefits your long-term financial goals. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and retirement strategies relevant to business owners.
- Municipal tax navigation. Ask how they handle city-level income taxes, which can vary widely and impact your net sale proceeds.
- Sale timing strategy. Confirm they consider market conditions and your personal financial timeline to optimize when you sell.
- Post-sale planning. Look for guidance on managing proceeds, including investment choices and retirement funding after the sale.
- Coordination with legal experts. Ensure they work alongside your attorney to align financial and legal aspects of the sale.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Troy F
CFP®, Series 66
Temperance, MI
Edward Jones
Troy Forgette's 12 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to assist with business exit and sale strategies, including retirement income and estate planning. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, providing a broad range of services compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Crystal L
CFP®, Series 66
Toledo, OH
Wells Fargo Advisors
Crystal Lagger's CFP® certification and 11 years of experience equip her to guide business owners through exit and sale strategies in Toledo, OH, with attention to tax and retirement planning. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she offers access to extensive research and planning tools, differentiating her through a blend of personalized service and institutional resources.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Alexander B
CFP®, Series 66
Maumee, OH
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Alexander Black's CFP® certification and nine years of experience equip him to guide business owners through exit and sale strategies, including tax and retirement planning. Based in Maumee, OH, he offers flat-fee business succession planning and works within a firm that integrates wealth, tax, estate, and insurance professionals, providing coordinated, comprehensive financial solutions beyond just the sale process.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Elliot B
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Toledo, OH
Lifeworks Advisors, LLC
Elliot Borge's CFP® certification and six years of experience equip him to guide business owners in Toledo through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax and retirement planning. His firm, Lifeworks Advisors, LLC, offers integrated tax and accounting services and employs a tranche investment approach with factor-based equity strategies, differentiating him with a comprehensive, planning-based methodology and flat-fee options.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $506,000
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