Large-firm, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Washington
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 Washington means navigating complex tax rules, including a 7% state tax on long-term capital gains above certain thresholds. Without a focused approach, you might overlook how federal and state taxes interact, leading to unexpected tax bills.
Large-firm advisors often bring extensive resources and teams to handle these complexities, which can benefit your planning.
- Capital gains tax insight. Confirm how they integrate Washington's unique capital gains tax with federal tax strategies to minimize your overall tax burden.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they evaluate the best timing for your sale to optimize tax outcomes and cash flow.
- Post-sale planning. Ensure they consider your financial goals after the sale, including investment management and tax implications.
- Coordination with other professionals. Check how they collaborate with your CPA and attorney to align tax, legal, and financial plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Reyna M
Series 65
Seattle, WA
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Reyna Marks specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in private investments and retirement plans for business owners, which is crucial for navigating Washington's complex tax environment during a business sale. Operating within Focus Partners Wealth, a large firm known for a tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies, she serves high-net-worth clients with flexible fee structures including flat fees and asset-based charges, distinguishing her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Amy H
CFP®, Series 66
Anacortes, WA
Kestra Advisory
Amy Hong specializes in business exit and sale strategy, offering expertise in retirement plans for business owners and wealth management, which is crucial for navigating Washington's complex tax landscape during a business sale. Affiliated with Kestra Advisory, a large firm serving institutional and individual clients with fiduciary consulting and multiple management platforms, she provides flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, bringing six years of experience and a CFP® certification to her advisory role in Anacortes, WA.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $618,892
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David G
CFP®, Series 66
Spokane, WA
Hightower Advisors
David Gordon specializes in business exit and sale strategy, leveraging 18 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate complex tax and retirement planning for business owners in Washington. As part of Hightower Advisors, a large firm known for discretionary portfolio management and a mix of strategic and tactical asset allocation, he offers flat-fee services tailored to high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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Benjamin D
Series 66
Bellevue, WA
Merrill
Benjamin Duenwald's extensive 26 years of experience and multiple designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor and CFP, equip him to navigate the complexities of business exit and sale strategies in Washington. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he offers a comprehensive approach that integrates tax planning, retirement income strategy, and family business considerations, distinguishing him with a strong focus on collaboration and socially responsible investing.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Nicholas P
CFP®, Series 66
Bellevue, WA
Rockefeller Financial LLC
Nicholas Paget's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners through complex exit and sale strategies, particularly in Washington's unique tax environment. At Rockefeller Financial LLC, a large firm serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, he offers flat-fee planning and access to alternative investments, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on traditional wealth management or smaller client bases.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,718,381
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