Seasoned, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Utah
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 Utah is a major life event that requires careful planning to protect your financial future. Without the right guidance, you might overlook tax implications or timing issues that can significantly reduce your proceeds. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate these complexities.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they identify and plan for capital gains, state taxes, and potential tax deferral opportunities specific to business sales.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and personal goals to recommend the best time to sell your business.
- Post-sale planning. Ensure they discuss how to manage proceeds for retirement, reinvestment, or estate planning to align with your long-term objectives.
- Team coordination. Selling a business involves lawyers, accountants, and brokers; check how they collaborate with your professional team to streamline the process.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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L Morgan D
Series 63, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
Merrill
L Morgan Daines specializes in business exit and sale strategy with 26 years of experience, focusing on tax-aware investing and business ownership considerations. Based in Salt Lake City, he works at Merrill, a large firm, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million. His background includes roles at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, and he emphasizes close collaboration with clients' legal and tax teams, differentiating him through comprehensive, coordinated planning.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Kenneth B
CFP®, Series 66
Orem, UT
Diversify Wealth Management, LLC
Kenneth Bown's 21 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to assist Utah business owners planning their exit. His firm, Diversify Wealth Management, offers a tactically diversified investment approach and serves high-net-worth clients and business owners, providing flat fees and hourly rates, which may appeal to those seeking flexible fee structures and comprehensive post-sale planning support.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $824,138
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Craig R
Series 63, Series 65
American Fork, UT
Merit Financial Advisors
Craig Riggs brings 26 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, making him well-equipped to guide Utah business owners through complex sale processes. His firm, Merit Financial Advisors, manages $10.6 billion with a long-term, diversified investment approach, and offers flexible fee structures including flat fees up to $100,000, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent planning costs.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $897,421
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Russell B
ChFC®, Series 66
Suite 303, UT
Diversify Advisory Services, LLC
Russell Butler's 21 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to assist Utah business owners planning their exit. His dual role as a senior partner at a tax advisory firm enhances his ability to address tax implications, while his firm's tactical diversification investment approach and flat-fee structure offer a comprehensive and transparent service compared to other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $837,592
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M Tom P
Series 63, Series 65
Salt Lake City, UT
Peterson Rogers Private Wealth, LLC
M Tom Peterson's 43 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy make him well-equipped to guide Utah business owners through complex sale processes, including tax impact and timing considerations. His firm, Peterson Rogers Private Wealth, LLC, specializes in wealth management for high-net-worth clients, offering a multi-asset investment approach and negotiable fees, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $1,879,798
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