Seasoned, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Torrance, 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 your business is a major financial event that requires careful timing and tax planning to maximize your proceeds. Without a seasoned advisor, you risk missing opportunities to reduce taxes or structure the sale in a way that supports your long-term goals.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they navigate California's high income taxes and leverage rules like Proposition 13 to manage property tax exposure after the sale.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your personal goals to determine the best time to sell.
- Post-sale planning. Look for guidance on reinvesting proceeds and managing cash flow to sustain your lifestyle and future plans.
- Experience with deal structures. Ensure they understand different sale types—asset sale, stock sale, or merger—and their implications for you.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Frank R
Series 63, Series 66
Torrance, CA
Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd
Frank Ro's 26 years of experience and expertise in business exit strategies, options and derivatives, and trust structures equip him to handle complex sale scenarios in Torrance, CA. Working with Stratos Wealth Partners, a large firm managing $18.6 billion with an open-architecture investment approach, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves diverse clients including business owners and executives, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $706,728
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Gerry A
Series 63, Series 66
Torrance, CA
Cetera
Gerry Andrade's 24 years of experience and expertise in business exit strategies, tax-loss harvesting, and retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to handle complex business sale scenarios in Torrance, CA. Affiliated with Cetera, a large SEC-registered firm offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, he provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Michael G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Torrance, CA
Edward Jones
Michael Goguen brings 21 years of experience and CFP® certification to business exit and sale strategies in Torrance, CA, with expertise in retirement planning and business succession. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach including tax-efficient strategies and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Kevin T
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Redondo Beach, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Kevin Terao's 21 years of experience and CFP® and CFA® credentials equip him to handle complex business exit and sale strategies in the Torrance area. Working with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering extensive financial planning services, he serves high-net-worth clients and brings expertise in cash flow management and planning for business owners, differentiating him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Tyler P
CFP®, Series 66
Torrance, CA
&PARTNERS
Tyler Polson's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business exit and sale strategies in Torrance, CA, including tax planning and deal structuring. Working at &Partners, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and hourly consulting options, he brings expertise in equity compensation tax strategy and retirement income planning, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on business exits.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $384,909
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