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Exit Planning Strategies That Can Eliminate Capital Gains Tax
Episode 35 • 26th February 2026 • Entrepreneur's Journey • HFM Investment Advisors, LLC
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Welcome back to the Entrepreneur’s Journey Podcast. In this episode, Jason Gabrielli of HFM Investment Advisors is joined by Jamie Stinson of Advanced Exit Solutions to discuss strategies that can dramatically reduce—or even eliminate—capital gains taxes when selling a privately held business. They examine planning opportunities for both long-range exits and imminent sales, including charitable structures and valuation strategies that may significantly limit tax exposure. If you’re a business owner thinking about succession, private equity offers, or rollover equity, this episode outlines options worth considering before signing a deal.


Tune into this episode to also learn:

● How early exit planning can shield future business appreciation from taxation.

● Strategies available when a sale is already in motion.

● How charitable components can reduce capital gains exposure by 60–70%.

● Why rollover equity may create a second opportunity for tax elimination.


What we discussed

● [00:00:40] Introduction to Jamie Stinson and his focus on tax mitigation strategies for business owners.

● [00:03:28] The difference between long-term exit planning and imminent sale strategies.

● [00:05:46] A real-world example of shielding $40 million in appreciation from capital gains tax.

● [00:08:28] How charitable structures can reduce capital gains taxes by 60–70% in near-term sales.

● [00:10:23] A case study involving a $40 million sale and multi-generational income planning.

● [00:15:23] How valuation timing impacts tax outcomes in growing businesses.

● [00:20:39] Using rollover equity to eliminate taxes on the “second bite of the apple.”


3 Things To Remember

The earlier you begin planning for a business exit, the more opportunities you may have to limit taxes on future appreciation.


Even if a sale is imminent, there may still be structures available that substantially reduce capital gains exposure.


Rollover equity and charitable planning strategies can transform a taxable event into a multi-generational wealth opportunity.



Useful Links

Connect with Jason Gabrieli: jgabrieli@hfmadvisors.com | LinkedIn

Connect with Jamie Stinson: LinkedIn

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