Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals 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.
If you're preparing to sell your business, you need an advisor who understands the complex timing and tax implications that come with a business exit. Without specialized knowledge, you might miss opportunities to reduce your tax burden or mismanage the sale proceeds.
- Tax-aware planning. Confirm how they navigate Washington's unique tax landscape, including federal taxes and the state's capital gains tax on long-term assets.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they help determine the best moment to sell, balancing market conditions and your personal financial goals.
- Proceeds management. Look for guidance on structuring the sale proceeds to support your wealth preservation and growth after the exit.
- High-net-worth focus. Ensure they understand the complexities that come with managing substantial assets post-sale, including estate and investment considerations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Cole B
Series 66
Seattle, WA
Brighton Jones LLC
Cole Bender specializes in business exit and sale strategies for high-net-worth clients in Seattle, offering expertise in multi-generational wealth transfer and estate planning. His firm, Brighton Jones LLC, provides a holistic wealth management approach with flexible fee options including flat fees and asset-based charges, distinguishing him from others by combining comprehensive planning with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $4,956,930
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Cole W
Series 63, Series 65
Bellevue, WA
Equitable Advisors
Cole Weaver specializes in business exit and sale strategies for high-net-worth clients in the Washington area, with expertise in retirement plans for business owners and concentrated stock management. Operating from a large firm, Equitable Advisors, he offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $250 to $25,000, distinguishing him from advisors who may charge based on assets under management. His five years of experience and focus on founders and executives provide a tailored approach to managing complex sale proceeds.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $609,299
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Heather T
Series 66
Bellevue, WA
Mission Wealth Management, LP
Heather Thiessen specializes in business exit and sale strategies for high-net-worth clients in Bellevue, WA, with 8 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. She offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting through Mission Wealth Management, which employs customized, long-term investment strategies and discretionary account management, distinguishing her from advisors with more traditional fee structures or less tailored approaches.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $3,159,829
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Laura B
CFP®, Series 66
Burien, WA
Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.
Laura Besaw specializes in business exit and sale strategy, serving high-net-worth clients in the Washington area with five years of industry experience and CFP® certification. She works at Sequoia Financial Group, a large firm offering wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory, using a mix of model and custom portfolios, and provides flat-fee wealth planning services, distinguishing her from advisors with different fee structures or firm sizes.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,697,996
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Jayden P
Series 66
Seattle, WA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Jayden Patterson specializes in business exit and sale strategy for high-net-worth clients in Seattle, offering tax-aware planning and proceeds management through Wells Fargo Advisors. With a Series 66 designation and experience at major firms, Jayden provides access to a large firm's integrated services, including banking and securities-based lending, which may benefit clients seeking comprehensive post-sale wealth management.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $514,335
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