Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Tucson, AZ

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 life event that often triggers complex financial decisions, especially if you plan to retire or relocate to a place like Tucson with its popular retirement communities. Without expert guidance, you might overlook tax implications or timing strategies that can significantly affect your net proceeds.

  • Exit timing insights. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and personal goals to recommend the best time to sell your business.
  • Tax impact planning. Confirm they address capital gains, state taxes, and potential deductions specific to business sales.
  • Post-sale cash flow. Ensure they help model your income needs after the sale, considering Tucson's cost of living and retirement options.
  • Investment transition. Look for advisors who guide you on reallocating sale proceeds to align with your long-term financial goals.

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Patricia C

Series 63, Series 66

Tucson, AZ

Ameriprise

Patricia Carnovale is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1995. Carnovale serves on the Board of Directors for Friends of Western Art. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, using research-driven and algorithm-assisted methods to generate and tailor retirement income recommendations.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Edward E

CFP®, Series 66

Tucson, AZ

Cetera

Edward Ethington is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Tucson, AZ. His previous roles include work with Avantax and Edward Jones. Outside financial advising, he is involved in several business ventures including a specialty food company and serves as treasurer for a local Boy Scout troop. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and advisory services, leveraging both affiliated and third-party managers within diverse program structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Marcos M

Series 63, Series 66

Tucson, AZ

Money Concepts Capital Corp

Marcos Madril is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nova Financial LLC and Mutual Securities, Inc. Madril is also the sole proprietor of AZ College Planning Specialists and serves as an officer for the Financial Change nonprofit. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and combines model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying both fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Steven F

Series 63, Series 65

Tucson, AZ

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Steven Foster is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tucson, Arizona. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors, he worked at LPL Financial and VOYA Financial Advisors. He is also the founder and owner of Foster Financial Services LLC and Foster Wealth Management, and he provides life insurance products as a licensed agent. J.W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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David O

Series 63, Series 66

Tucson, AZ

Clout Inc. Advisors

David Oase is a financial advisor at Clout Inc. Advisors in Tucson, Arizona, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has operated Oase Financial Services, LLC for 17 years, alongside running a CPA and tax preparation business since 1992. Outside of finance, he owns multiple aviation-related businesses leasing hangars at Ryan Field near Tucson. Clout Inc. Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $8 million for about 60 clients. The firm employs a bottom-up value investment approach focusing on special situations and turnaround opportunities, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with quarterly performance reviews and annual in-person meetings.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management
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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

Sally Hyman is a financial advisor with Seasons of Advice Wealth Management in New York, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she records and sells vocal CDs and is involved in publishing her father's book on the spiritual meaning of disease and science. Seasons of Advice Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small business owners, professionals, and families. The firm uses a proprietary planning process that integrates goal tracking, asset allocation, and tax planning, tailoring investment recommendations to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

General estate planning guidance Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Kristin M

Series 66

Mt Pleasant, SC

Guardian Life

Kristin Manna is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc. and Charleston County School District. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and publisher of books including The Basketball Coach's Notebook and works as a math tutor for high school students. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Geoffrey T

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Sanctuary Advisors, LLC

Geoffrey Tomes is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Noyes Advisors LLC for 11 years and David A Noyes & Company for 26 years. His other business activities include involvement in fixed life and health insurance and fixed annuities. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services employing various analytical approaches and maintains distinctive features such as negotiated performance-based fees for large institutional clients and affiliations with specialized asset management firms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning
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Amanda Q

Series 66

Richmond, VA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Amanda Quicke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in an investment-related business, Granite Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering both brokerage and advisory programs.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner

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