Seasoned, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in Wisconsin
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 is a major life event that requires careful planning to protect your financial future. Without a seasoned advisor, you might overlook tax implications or miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds.
- Exit timing insight. Ask how they evaluate market conditions and your business cycle to recommend the best time to sell.
- Tax impact navigation. Confirm they understand Wisconsin tax rules and can help minimize your tax burden from the sale.
- Post-sale planning. Look for advisors who integrate your sale proceeds into a broader retirement or investment strategy.
- Pension coordination. If you have a public pension, check how they factor that into your overall exit and retirement plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kristy P
Series 63, Series 65
Onalaska, WI
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Kristy Peters offers seasoned expertise in business exit and sale strategy, backed by 24 years of experience and a focus on executive and founder clients in Wisconsin. She provides flexible fee options including negotiated flat fees and hourly rates, and works with ValMark Advisers, known for diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, which may suit clients seeking integrated post-sale investment planning.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Karen M
Series 63, Series 66
Greenfield, WI
Edward Jones
Karen McMahon's 25 years of experience and expertise in business exit strategies and retirement plans for business owners make her well-equipped to guide Wisconsin clients through selling their businesses. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a comprehensive approach including estate planning and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Brett C
CFP®, Series 65
Madison, WI
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Brett Christensen's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in Wisconsin through complex exit and sale strategies, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401k. Working at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat fees and combines active and passive investment approaches, catering to baby boomers and mid-career professionals seeking comprehensive post-sale financial planning.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Kevin R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Pewaukee, WI
Shakespeare Wealth Management, LLC
Kevin Reardon offers seasoned expertise in business exit and sale strategy, backed by 27 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to navigate Wisconsin's tax implications and post-sale planning. His firm manages $641.9 million with a model-driven, allocation-focused approach, serving high-net-worth clients with a 1.5% AUM fee, distinguishing him through comprehensive planning and discretionary portfolio management.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $2,047,237
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Boyd J
CFP®, Series 66
West Bend, WI
Wells Fargo Advisors
Boyd Janto's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in Wisconsin through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax impact navigation and post-sale planning. As part of Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers comprehensive planning services and specialized expertise in business-owner transitions, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $514,335
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