CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Vermont
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 involves complex tax, legal, and financial decisions. Without focused guidance, you might overlook key timing or valuation factors that can reduce your net proceeds.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them integrate your sale into your broader financial picture.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business cycle to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm they analyze capital gains, ordinary income, and potential tax deferral strategies specific to business sales.
- Post-sale cash flow. Discuss how they plan for your income and expenses after the sale to maintain financial stability.
- Transition support. See if they coordinate with legal and tax professionals to handle deal structure and compliance details.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David M
CFP®, Series 66
Williston, VT
Wells Fargo Advisors
David Maher specializes in business exit and sale strategy, leveraging his CFP® certification and 20 years of industry experience to guide clients through complex financial decisions in Vermont. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth individuals, he offers comprehensive planning tools and coordinates with legal and tax professionals, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on smaller firms or less complex client needs.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Lori L
CFP®
South Burlington, VT
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Lori Lustberg's CFP® certification and six years of experience equip her to guide Vermont business owners through complex exit and sale strategies, integrating tax impact planning and post-sale cash flow management. Affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, she offers a blend of active and passive investment strategies and serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure, distinguishing her from advisors with different fee models or less firm support.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Aaron G
CFP®, Series 66
Colchester, VT
Edward Jones
Aaron Glosser's 12 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Vermont business owners through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax impact planning and succession considerations. Practicing at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm with extensive resources, he offers a comprehensive approach that integrates retirement income and estate planning, supported by a broad network and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Donald D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
South Burlington, VT
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Donald Dempsey's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Vermont business owners through complex exit and sale strategies, integrating tax and timing considerations. His firm, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, offers a blend of active and passive asset management and serves diverse clients, with flexible flat and hourly fee options, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on smaller firms or narrower client types.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Marc F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
South Burlington, VT
Kestra Advisory
Marc Fragola's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Vermont business owners through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax impact planning and post-sale cash flow management. Operating from South Burlington with Kestra Advisory, a large firm known for institutional and individual retirement plan consulting, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, distinguishing him with flexible fee structures and extensive expertise in retirement plans for business owners.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $618,892
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