Flat-fee, 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.
If you're planning to sell your business or exit ownership, you need an advisor who understands the full financial impact beyond just the sale price. Without this expertise, you might overlook tax consequences or miss opportunities to optimize your post-sale income.
Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Tax impact planning. Confirm how they help you navigate capital gains, ordinary income, and potential state taxes tied to your sale.
- Post-sale cash flow. Ask how they model your income needs and investment options after the business is sold.
- Deal structure insight. Look for advisors who evaluate earn-outs, seller financing, and other terms that affect your financial outcome.
- Transition timing. Discuss how they advise on the best timing for your exit to align with market conditions and personal goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Craig E
Series 63, Series 65
Waitsfield, VT
Kestra Advisory
Craig Eilers specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning that can be negotiated between $1,000 and $100,000, which suits clients seeking clear upfront costs. With 38 years of experience and a background in retirement plans for business owners, he operates through Kestra Advisory, a large firm providing comprehensive fiduciary and investment services, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less flexible fee structures.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Patricia S
PFS™, Series 65
Wilmington, VT
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Patricia Small specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning and consulting services ranging from $250 to $50,000, which suits clients seeking transparent pricing in Vermont. With 15 years of experience and credentials like PFS™ and Series 65, she works within a large SEC-registered firm that blends active and passive investment management, providing a comprehensive approach for business owners planning their exit.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Mark D
Series 63, Series 65
Stowe, VT
Great Diamond Partners, LLC
Mark Doehla specializes in business exit and sale strategy with flat-fee options, offering fixed fees from $10,000 to $50,000 for business transition planning, which suits those seeking clear upfront costs. Based in Stowe, VT, he works through Great Diamond Partners, a firm that serves high-net-worth clients with diverse investment approaches including fundamental and technical analysis, providing a comprehensive perspective beyond just the sale price.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,510,084
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Lori L
CFP®
South Burlington, VT
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Lori Lustberg specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee services through Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in South Burlington, Vermont. With six years of experience and CFP® certification, she supports high-net-worth clients and established professionals, utilizing a tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within a large firm setting.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Jacquelyn T
CFP®, Series 65
Williston, VT
Copper Leaf Financial, LLC
Jacquelyn Thibeault specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning with fees typically ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, which suits clients seeking predictable costs. Based in Williston, VT, she serves high-net-worth individuals including executives and business owners, leveraging her Series 65 designation and four years of experience at Copper Leaf Financial, LLC, a firm known for comprehensive wealth management and passive asset-class portfolios.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,581,507
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