Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Auburn, ME

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 are setting up a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands how these plans fit into your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating your retirement plan as separate from your business cash flow and tax situation, which can lead to missed savings or penalties.

  • Plan integration. Ask how they coordinate your retirement plan with your business income and expenses to optimize contributions.
  • Tax implications. Confirm they explain how SEP and solo 401(k) plans affect your current and future tax liabilities.
  • Healthcare and long-term care. Given Maine's aging population, check if they consider healthcare costs in your retirement planning.
  • Experience with business owners. Look for advisors who understand the unique challenges of managing retirement plans alongside business operations.

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Kali L

Series 66

Auburn, ME

Raymond James Financial

Kali Laganiere is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Androscoggin Financial Services since 2022. Prior to her advisory roles, she was employed at Androscoggin Bank and the University of Southern Maine. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Leslie S

Series 63, Series 65

Auburn, ME

Cetera

Leslie Stevens is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016 and with Atlantic Investment Advisors since 2001. Stevens serves as a board member for the nonprofit Looking Ahead Clubhouse, which supports mentally and physically challenged individuals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers and investment programs.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Bjorn H

Series 63, Series 65

Bridgton, ME

LPL Enterprise

Bjorn Hjelmeland is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Bankers Life. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated financial services.

Tax-loss harvesting
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Matthew K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Auburn, ME

Foundations Investment Advisors LLC

Matthew King is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC. His prior roles include positions at Northern Alliance Financial, Gosline Retirement Planning, Triad Advisors, and Foresters Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is active as an insurance producer providing life and annuity products through Magellan Financial. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

ESG / Sustainable investing
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Sarah C

Series 66

Yarmouth, ME

LPL Financial

Sarah Church is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at SagePoint Financial, Open Systems Technologies Inc., and Merck KGaA. Outside of her advisory role, she also has part-time employment with Target. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Hassan A

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Thomas T

Series 66

Independence, OH

Hantz financial Services, Inc.

Thomas Trefzger is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at Sprint and Cleveland State University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across five risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and combines advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance activities under one platform.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Business ownership considerations Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Taylor R

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

Oppenheimer

Taylor Reed is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and Atlas Capital Advisors LLC. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across diverse portfolio strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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