Flat-fee, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Texas
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.
If you're planning to sell your business, you need an advisor who understands how to maximize your exit value while managing tax impacts. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without considering the timing and tax consequences that can affect your net proceeds. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business cycle to pick the best moment to sell.
- Tax impact modeling. Confirm they analyze federal income tax, property tax, and sales tax effects specific to Texas to avoid unexpected liabilities.
- Post-sale planning. Look for guidance on how to invest or use your proceeds to support your financial 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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Wyatt S
CFP®, Series 66
Austin, TX
Kestra Advisory
Wyatt Sharpe specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning in Austin, Texas, which suits business owners planning their exit. His experience with retirement plans for business owners and affiliation with Kestra Advisory, a large firm managing nearly $80 billion in assets, provides access to institutional-level resources and fiduciary consulting, differentiating him from advisors with smaller firm backgrounds or less comprehensive service offerings.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Ansley B
Series 65
Dallas, TX
Lexington Hill Partners, LLC
Ansley Bridges specializes in business exit and sale strategy with a flat-fee consulting model, offering clear upfront costs and tailored advice on timing and tax impacts for Texas business owners. Based in Dallas, she brings four years of experience and supports high-net-worth clients through Lexington Hill Partners, which emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolios and discretionary management, distinguishing her from advisors focused solely on transaction execution.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $4,724,933
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Eric R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Antonio, TX
Hightower Advisors
Eric Reid specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning that helps Texas business owners optimize their sale timing and tax impact. With 25 years of experience and CFP® certification, he works at Hightower Advisors, a large firm known for discretionary portfolio management and serving high-net-worth clients, which may provide broader investment options compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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David M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Southlake, TX
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
David Murdock Jr. specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee services in Texas that help clients optimize timing and tax impacts for their business sale. With 19 years of experience and CFP® certification, he works at Focus Partners Wealth, a large firm known for tax- and fee-sensitive, long-term investment approaches combining active and passive strategies, which may appeal to high-net-worth established professionals seeking comprehensive post-sale planning.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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John H
Series 63, Series 65
Austin, TX
Guardian Life
John Hersey specializes in business exit and sale strategy with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for Texas business owners planning their exit. With four years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65, he operates within Primerica Advisors, a large firm managing $15 billion in assets, offering a range of investment programs and consulting services that complement his focus on tax-loss harvesting and business consulting.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $230,599
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