Flat-fee, business sale tax planning 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 a business in Washington triggers complex tax considerations, especially with the state's unique 7% capital gains tax on long-term gains above a certain threshold. Without careful planning, you might face unexpected tax bills that reduce your sale proceeds more than necessary. Flat-fee advisors here offer predictable costs, so you know what you’ll pay upfront.
- Federal and state tax interplay. Confirm how they balance federal income tax with Washington’s capital gains tax to minimize your total tax burden.
- Timing of sale. Ask how they advise on the timing of your sale to optimize tax outcomes, considering thresholds and tax year specifics.
- Asset vs. stock sale guidance. Understand their approach to structuring the sale type, as it affects your tax liabilities differently.
- Post-sale tax planning. Check if they help plan for reinvestment or estimated tax payments after the sale to avoid surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jeffrey C
Series 63, Series 65
Tacoma, WA
Penny Lane Wealth Management, LLC
Jeffrey Cathersal specializes in business sale tax planning with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for managing the complex tax implications of selling a business in Washington. With 23 years of experience and expertise in active portfolio management and options strategies, he offers a blend of technical and fundamental analysis through discretionary managed accounts, differentiating him from others by combining tax planning with sophisticated investment approaches.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $472,403
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Holly D
CFP®, CPA
Seattle, WA
Alta Via Financial Planning
Holly Davis specializes in business sale tax planning with a flat-fee structure, offering predictable costs starting at $6,000 annually for individuals. Based in Seattle, she brings 10 years of experience and holds both CFP® and CPA designations, focusing on high-net-worth Gen X clients, particularly technology professionals. Her approach emphasizes ongoing, collaborative financial planning without asset minimums, differentiating her from advisors who may rely on hourly fees or larger client loads.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $0
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Joseph M
Series 63, Series 65
Newport, WA
Physician Advising LLC
Joseph Matelich specializes in business sale tax planning, offering flat-fee financial advice in Washington, which suits those navigating the state's unique capital gains tax on business sales. His firm, Physician Advising LLC, serves high-net-worth clients and businesses with a buy-and-hold passive indexing investment approach, providing predictable costs and independent guidance compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $353,571
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Sean G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
Telos Wealth
Sean Gross offers flat-fee financial planning tailored to business sale tax planning in Washington, with fixed fees ranging from $2,280 to $9,120 for project-based services. With 34 years of experience and CFP® certification, he combines fundamental and technical analysis within a modern portfolio theory framework. As the sole advisor at Telos Wealth, he provides personalized guidance, including estate planning and cash flow management, distinguishing him from larger firms with broader client loads.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $677,421
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Richard R
Series 66
Pacific Beach, WA
Sovran Advisors, LLC
Richard Reith specializes in business sale tax planning with 19 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning services ranging from $2,500 to $80,000, which provides cost predictability for clients in Washington facing complex tax issues. His firm, Sovran Advisors, LLC, serves high-net-worth individuals and entities using a mix of advisor-managed and model portfolios, differentiating him with a broad investment approach and experience managing a property business.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $440,191
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