CFP®-certified, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Arcata, CA
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.
If you own a business and want to set up a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands how these plans fit your business cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it affects your ongoing contributions and tax deductions.
- Plan type suitability. Ask how they determine whether a SEP or solo 401(k) better matches your business size and income variability.
- Contribution strategy. Confirm they help you plan contributions that balance retirement savings with your business’s operational needs.
- Tax impact awareness. Make sure they consider California’s high income taxes and how your retirement plan can optimize your tax benefits.
- CFP® certification. Each advisor here has formal training in retirement and tax planning, which supports more informed decisions about your business retirement options.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Eureka, CA
Eureka Financial Planners, LLC
William Symons III offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by his 26 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating independently from Eureka, CA, his firm provides flat-fee financial planning and qualified plan consulting, blending fundamental and technical analysis, which may appeal to business owners seeking tailored, cost-transparent retirement solutions.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $527,347
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Holly M
CFP®, Series 66
McKinleyville, CA
Edward Jones
Holly Martel specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with a CFP® certification and five years of experience at Edward Jones in Mckinleyville, CA. Her affiliation with a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets provides access to diverse advisory programs, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms in the Arcata area.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Kenneth H
CFP®, Series 63
Arcata, CA
LPL Financial
Kenneth Houldsworth III is well-equipped to assist business owners in Arcata, CA, with retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), leveraging his 38 years of experience and CFP® certification. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he also brings expertise in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $399,489
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