Seasoned, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Waltham, MA
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.
You might be preparing to sell your business or planning your exit timeline, and you need guidance that aligns with your financial goals and tax situation. A common pitfall is underestimating the tax impact, including state-level surcharges like the 'Millionaire's tax' on high incomes, which can significantly affect your net proceeds.
- Exit timing strategy. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your personal goals to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand local tax rules, including additional surtaxes, to help minimize your tax burden.
- Post-sale planning. Look for advisors who integrate your sale proceeds into a broader financial plan, not just the transaction itself.
- Experience with complex deals. Inquire about their track record handling business sales with multiple stakeholders or unique structures.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ari S
Series 63, Series 65
Auburndale, MA
Guardian Life
Ari Stonehill's 31 years of experience and expertise in business exit and sale strategy, combined with his knowledge of tax-loss harvesting, make him well-equipped to guide business owners in Waltham, MA through complex sale transactions. Operating within Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and subscription-based financial planning, he supports self-employed clients and founders with tailored strategies and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment approaches.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Gary R
Series 63, Series 65
Wellesley, MA
Argonautica Private Wealth Management, Inc
Gary Raymond's 26 years of experience and expertise in business exit strategies and trust structures position him well to guide seasoned business owners through complex sale processes in the Waltham area. His firm, Argonautica Private Wealth Management, offers a blend of active and passive investment strategies with a focus on tax-aware planning, serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee financial planning options ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 annually.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $3,991,431
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Brian M
Series 63, Series 65
Wellesley Hills, MA
Merrill
Brian Mcneil offers seasoned expertise in business exit and sale strategy, supported by 30 years of industry experience and a planning-based, data-driven investment approach at Merrill Lynch. Serving a diverse client base including business owners and medical professionals, he integrates tax-aware strategies and collaborates closely with attorneys and CPAs, differentiating him through personalized service and a large-firm resource network.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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John P
Series 63, Series 65
Wellesley, MA
Savant Wealth Management
John Phelps specializes in business exit and sale strategies, leveraging 21 years of experience and a background as a founder to guide clients through complex transactions. Operating from Wellesley, MA, he offers flat-fee options and works within a large firm known for evidence-based investment approaches and comprehensive services including trust and retirement plan consulting, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $2,108,203
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Richard K
Series 65
Waltham, MA
Hightower Advisors
Richard Kahn brings 25 years of experience in business exit and sale strategy, supported by his Series 65 credential and role at Hightower Advisors, a large firm known for discretionary portfolio management and diverse client services. His flat-fee structure and expertise with high-net-worth clients, including founders and executives, distinguish him from others by combining seasoned financial planning with legal insights from his law firm affiliation.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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