Seasoned, business sale tax planning 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 a business can trigger complex tax consequences that affect your net proceeds and future financial plans. Without careful planning, you might face unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to reduce your tax burden. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these challenges, helping you understand the timing and structure of your sale.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they recommend scheduling your sale to optimize tax outcomes, considering both federal and state rules.
- Capital gains management. Confirm their approach to minimizing taxes on profits from the sale, including potential use of exemptions or deferrals.
- Integration with estate plans. Check if they coordinate the sale's tax impact with your broader wealth transfer goals.
- Post-sale cash flow planning. Understand how they help manage the influx of funds to support your lifestyle and investment objectives.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Stephen M
Series 63, Series 65
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
SVB Wealth
Stephen Mergler's 24 years of experience and expertise in business sale tax planning and succession make him well-equipped to handle complex tax issues related to selling a business. Operating from SVB Wealth, he serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and integrates retirement plans and charitable giving into his comprehensive approach, distinguishing him from others by combining tax planning with broader wealth management strategies.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,365,410
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James M
Series 63, Series 65
Mequon, WI
Spectrum Investment Advisors, Inc.
James Marshall's 26 years of experience and focus on business sale tax planning make him well-equipped to navigate the complex tax implications of selling a business in Wisconsin. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he also specializes in retirement plans for business owners and cash flow management, offering a comprehensive approach that integrates tax planning with wealth management and post-sale financial strategies.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,190,485
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Troy B
Series 66
Madison, WI
Merrill
Troy Blodgett's 24 years of experience and specialization in business sale tax planning make him well-equipped to navigate the complex tax implications of selling a business in Wisconsin. As the Resident Director at Merrill's Madison office, he combines large-firm resources with a personalized approach, serving mid-career professionals and business owners, and offers a fee structure of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Patrick B
Series 63, Series 65
Wausau, WI
MyFamilyCFO, Inc.
Patrick Bradley's 41 years of experience and expertise in business sale tax planning make him well-equipped to navigate the complex tax implications of selling a business in Wisconsin. As an independent advisor at MyFamilyCFO, Inc., he offers a consultative approach through a Virtual Family Office framework, serving individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients, which may provide a broader wealth management perspective compared to other advisors focused solely on tax planning.
Experience: 42 years
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Michael S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Freeport, IL
Lucas Group Financial Advisors, LLC
Michael Sullivan's 32 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex business sale tax planning, including capital gains management and tax timing strategies. Operating from Freeport, IL, he offers flat-fee services typically ranging from $3,000 to $25,000 and employs a passive, evidence-based investment approach, distinguishing him from others by integrating tax planning with wealth management for business owners and retirees.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $782,535
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