# Westport Wealth Partners > Westport, CT wealth advisors: business exit planning, comprehensive financial planning and wealth management for business owners and families across Fairfield County. ## Planning for the Moments That Change Everything Selling a business. Stepping back from a career. Turning assets into income. Westport Wealth Partners brings tax-aware, personalized planning to every major financial transition. [Schedule a Conversation](https://westportwealthpartners.com/contact/) Our Perspective You've built something. You've spent years, maybe decades, building it, improving it, protecting it. Now you're starting to think about what comes next. Most financial advisors can tell you what to do with money after a liquidity event. We can help you plan for the event itself, understand what variables matter most to buyers as they value a private business, and build a comprehensive financial life around what comes next. That's what we do. ## Know Your Options. Be Informed. Plan Early. Many business owners ask themselves “When do I want to sell?” We think a better question is “Is my business actually ready, whenever that day comes?” Services ## What We Do [01 Business Exit Planning Understanding what your business is worth, what metrics outside buyers focus on, and how to position it for the transition you want, years before you need to act. Learn More](https://westportwealthpartners.com/services/business-exit-planning/) [02 Financial Planning A structured plan that coordinates investments, tax strategy, estate planning, and business planning into one clear picture. Learn More](https://westportwealthpartners.com/services/financial-planning/) [03 Wealth Management Portfolio construction integrated into a comprehensive financial planning process. Learn More](https://westportwealthpartners.com/services/wealth-management/) [04 Annuities & Retirement Income Structured income solutions and annuity strategies for clients focused on income certainty in retirement. Learn More](https://westportwealthpartners.com/services/annuities-retirement-income/) [05 Employee Retirement Plans 401(k), profit sharing, and defined benefit plans for businesses of any size that invest in their people. Learn More](https://westportwealthpartners.com/services/employee-benefits-retirement-plans/) [06 Tax Mitigation Strategies Coordinated strategies designed to help reduce your tax exposure across income, capital gains, and estate, working alongside your CPA. Learn More](https://westportwealthpartners.com/services/tax-mitigation/) [07 Investment Banking New York and Connecticut business owners have access to Raymond James investment banking as well as a network of vetted boutique investment banking firms, coordinated alongside your personal financial plan. 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Our team combines strengths in retirement income planning, investment management, tax planning, business owner planning, and asset preservation to help clients navigate increasingly complex financial decisions. When specialized guidance is needed, whether related to estate planning, business succession, lending solutions, or advanced planning strategies, we coordinate with the appropriate Raymond James resources to help ensure every aspect of your financial life is considered. The result is a more thoughtful and comprehensive planning experience designed to help you make confident decisions. Nicholas DiFalco, APMA® CEPA® Nicholas DiFalco, APMA® CEPA® Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor℠ and Certified Exit Planning Advisor. Focuses on portfolio management, business owner planning, and helping clients understand the full picture of their financial options. Matthew T. Streif, CEPA® Matthew T. Streif, CEPA® Twenty-one years in financial services. Certified Exit Planning Advisor. Specializes in business exit planning, business valuation, and comprehensive financial planning for Connecticut business owners. Scott E. Kelly Scott E. Kelly Structured income solutions and annuity strategies for clients focused on income certainty in retirement. Clients ## Who We Work With We work best with clients whose financial lives have real complexity, people for whom "invest my savings" is a fraction of the actual challenge. Our Affiliation ## Backed by Raymond James. Independent in Our Thinking. Westport Wealth Partners operates as an independent practice under Raymond James Financial Services: which means our clients get the resources of a full-service investment firm, including access to Raymond James investment banking for business transactions, without the institutional distance that comes with a large bank advisory relationship. That access matters for business owners. Most wealth advisors can help you plan your personal finances after a sale. Raymond James investment bankers can help execute the transaction itself: identifying buyers, structuring the deal, and coordinating the process. Our practice sits at the intersection of both. Questions ## Frequently Asked Questions About Westport Wealth Partners What does Westport Wealth Partners specialize in? Westport Wealth Partners specializes in business exit planning, comprehensive financial planning, and wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and business owners in Fairfield County, Connecticut and the greater NYC Metro area. What is a CEPA® and why does it matter for financial planning? CEPA® stands for Certified Exit Planning Advisor, a specialized credential for financial advisors who help business owners plan and execute transitions from their business. Two of the three managing partners (Nicholas DiFalco and Matthew Streif) at Westport Wealth Partners hold this designation, which involves training in what factors drive business valuation, differing ways to transition business ownership, tax strategy coordination, and post-sale financial planning specific to business owners. My parent owns a business in Connecticut and is starting to think about retirement. How would Westport Wealth Partners help? We'd start with a full picture of the business: what it's worth today, what a realistic exit looks like, and what the personal financial plan needs to be on the other side. If your parent has been using the business as the primary vehicle for building wealth, and most Connecticut business owners have, the transition from active business income to personal investment income requires planning that many general financial advisors aren't positioned to provide. We're a good starting point for that conversation. How is Westport Wealth Partners different from a large firm like UBS or Morgan Stanley? We have similar resources to UBS and Morgan Stanley through our affiliation with Raymond James and access to their entire platform, including research, investment banking, trust services, and lending. The difference is independence. As an independent practice we also have the agency to use third party software and services wherever they add value for a client, rather than working from a single firm's approved menu. For business owners and high-net-worth families whose situations have real complexity, that flexibility is often what makes a fully coordinated plan possible. Is Westport Wealth Partners a Raymond James practice? Westport Wealth Partners operates as an independent practice that leverages Raymond James' platform, resources, and investment banking capabilities. What types of clients does Westport Wealth Partners work with? The practice primarily works with business owners considering or planning an exit from their business, high-net-worth individuals and families, corporate executives with complex compensation structures, and finance professionals in Fairfield County and Westchester County. People looking to have confidence regarding their retirement with income solutions. The practice is designed for clients who want comprehensive planning, not just investment management. Does Westport Wealth Partners offer a complimentary initial consultation? Yes. Westport Wealth Partners offers a complimentary initial conversation to understand your situation, your goals, and whether the practice is a fit for your needs. There is no fee and no obligation for an initial meeting. Can Westport Wealth Partners coordinate my exit from my business, tax planning, estate plan, and investments all in one practice? Yes. The team builds comprehensive financial plans that integrate business exit planning, tax strategy coordination with a CPA, estate planning, and investment management for clients who want all areas of their financial life addressed together. Raymond James does not provide tax or legal services; the team coordinates these areas with clients' CPAs and attorneys. Get in Touch ## Schedule a Complimentary Conversation See Your Options Clearly 19 Ludlow Rd, Suite 202, Westport, CT 06880 | 203.298.1834 [Schedule a Conversation](https://westportwealthpartners.com/contact/) This information has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete, it is not a statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and it does not constitute a recommendation. Any opinions are those of the author, and not necessarily those of Raymond James. 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