CFP®-certified, business exit / sale strategy financial advisors in West Virginia
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 often involves complex tax and legal decisions. Without expert guidance, you might miss opportunities to maximize your sale proceeds or face unexpected tax consequences. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which can help you navigate the many moving parts of a business exit.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they plan to minimize taxes from the sale, including capital gains and potential state taxes.
- Deal structure insight. Confirm they understand how different sale structures affect your cash flow and long-term financial goals.
- Post-sale planning. A good advisor will discuss how to invest or use your proceeds to support your lifestyle and future plans.
- Coordination with professionals. Check how they work with your attorney and accountant to align all aspects of the sale.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Robert K
CFP®, Series 66
Fairmont, WV
Edward Jones
Robert Kozul's expertise in business exit and sale strategy, combined with his CFP® certification and nine years of industry experience, equips him to guide business owners through complex sale decisions in West Virginia. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm serving over four million clients, he offers a comprehensive approach including retirement planning and estate guidance, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller or less diversified advisors.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Matthew K
CFP®, Series 66
Martinsburg, WV
Founders Financial Securities LLC
Matthew Kradel's 14 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in West Virginia through complex exit and sale strategies, including tax impact and deal structure considerations. Operating independently with Founders Financial Securities LLC, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele, which may provide broader insights compared to advisors focused solely on individual investors or specific fee models.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $385,425
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James W
CFP®
Cross Lanes, WV
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
James Witt's CFP® certification and six years of experience equip him to guide business owners through complex exit and sale strategies, emphasizing tax-sensitive planning and deal structuring. Operating from Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, a large firm known for its long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach, he serves high-net-worth clients with flat-fee options, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Charles L
CFP®, Series 66
Morgantown, WV
Wells Fargo Advisors
Charles Labritz's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners through complex exit and sale strategies in West Virginia, addressing tax impacts and deal structures. Operating within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers extensive financial planning services and coordinates with legal and accounting professionals, differentiating him through his seasoned expertise and firm resources.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Todd L
CFP®
Fairmont, WV
Blackwater Financial
Todd Latocha is well-equipped to assist with business exit and sale strategies, leveraging his CFP® certification and nine years of experience, including expertise in tax strategies for small businesses and business ownership considerations. As founder of Blackwater Financial in Fairmont, WV, he offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing, serving high-net-worth clients independently, which may appeal to those seeking personalized, transparent financial planning beyond typical wealth accumulation advice.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $1,224,459
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