Top business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Watertown, WI

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 or exit ownership, you need an advisor who understands the timing and tax implications that can affect your financial future. A common mistake is focusing only on the sale price without planning for how the proceeds fit into your broader financial goals.

  • Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your personal readiness to recommend the best moment to sell.
  • Tax impact planning. Confirm they consider capital gains, state taxes, and potential strategies to minimize your tax burden.
  • Post-sale cash flow. Ensure they help model your income needs and investment options after the sale to maintain your lifestyle.
  • Pension coordination. In Wisconsin, strong public pensions matter; check how they integrate pension benefits into your exit plan.

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Michael W

CFP®, Series 63

Watertown, WI

Ameriprise

Michael Williams is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Williams serves on the Board of Directors for Buckets for Hunger, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and personalized recommendation reports.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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William O

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Watertown, WI

Commonwealth Financial Network

William Oswald is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Watertown, WI. Oswald is a 50% owner of Oswald Konz Financial Group, an entity created for securities business, and co-owns OKG Properties, LLC, which operates the building housing his branch office. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, while offering advisors access to a broad range of securities and insurance products alongside discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Craig S

CFP®, Series 66

Watertown, WI

OSAIC

Craig Schnuelle is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and SII Investments. Outside of his advisory work, Schnuelle is involved in local community leadership as President of the Palmyra Lions Club and Chair of the Village of Palmyra zoning appeals board, and he volunteers at regional track meets. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing advanced asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies across a variety of investment types.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive

Marie S

CFP®, EA

Watertown, WI

Entirement Financial Planning LLC

Hello and welcome to Entirement Financial Planning LLC, we are so glad you're here! Entirement is your passport to financial planning that’s effective and enjoyable! We're a virtual fee-only financial advisory firm that provides tax-efficient planning for your life today as well as your retirement and investment management. Our specialty is to help you with your entire financial life as your Chief Entirement Financial Officer. What does that mean? It means we take a comprehensive approach to your financial picture- investments, taxes, insurance, financial goals, estate planning, and anything that is top of mind for you. Our services depends on your needs and can include: Comprehensive financial planning for today Comprehensive retirement planning Tax-Coordinated Portfolios (tax-efficient asset location) Tax planning advice Risk Management-life insurance, disability, long-term care, etc. Estate Planning Coordination Retirement Income Distribution Planning Education on all topics along the way Ready to learn more? Please check out our website to schedule a complimentary financial review or give us a call at (262) 207-4353. We look forward to meeting you.

Wealth management General tax planning General retirement planning Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Erin S

Series 66

Watertown, WI

Thrivent Investment Management

Erin Stai is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Watertown, WI, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role at Thrivent, she worked at Honey Acres Inc and Seljan Company. She serves as a board member for Cornerstone of Grace, a nonprofit supporting women and children, and the Educational Foundation of Watertown, which promotes educational opportunities in the local school district. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority.

Business ownership considerations
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Sally H

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Seasons of Advice Wealth Management

Sally Hyman is a financial advisor with Seasons of Advice Wealth Management in New York, NY. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she records and sells vocal CDs and is involved in publishing her father's book on the spiritual meaning of disease and science. Seasons of Advice Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, small business owners, professionals, and families. The firm uses a proprietary planning process that integrates goal tracking, asset allocation, and tax planning, tailoring investment recommendations to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

General estate planning guidance Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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Kristin M

Series 66

Mt Pleasant, SC

Guardian Life

Kristin Manna is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc. and Charleston County School District. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and publisher of books including The Basketball Coach's Notebook and works as a math tutor for high school students. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Geoffrey T

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Sanctuary Advisors, LLC

Geoffrey Tomes is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Noyes Advisors LLC for 11 years and David A Noyes & Company for 26 years. His other business activities include involvement in fixed life and health insurance and fixed annuities. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services employing various analytical approaches and maintains distinctive features such as negotiated performance-based fees for large institutional clients and affiliations with specialized asset management firms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning
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Amanda Q

Series 66

Richmond, VA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Amanda Quicke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in an investment-related business, Granite Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering both brokerage and advisory programs.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner

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