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

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 to balance contributions, tax benefits, and your business cash flow. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it fits your business's growth and your personal retirement goals.

  • Plan type suitability. Ask how they determine whether a SEP or solo 401(k) fits your business structure and income.
  • Contribution strategy. Confirm how they help you optimize contributions to maximize tax advantages without straining your business finances.
  • Compliance guidance. Ensure they explain the rules and deadlines for plan setup and ongoing administration to avoid penalties.
  • Coordination with personal finances. Check how they integrate your business retirement plan with your overall retirement and tax planning.

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Robert M

Series 63, Series 65

Batesville, AR

Cetera

Robert Mcgaha is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with First Allied Securities and its related entities from 2002 to 2022 before joining Cetera and establishing Mcgaha Investment Group in 2023. Mcgaha serves as president of Gideons International, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide. It provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients.

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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Charles S

Series 66

Batesville, AR

Ameriprise

Charles Schaaf is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2018, with prior experience at Investment Professionals, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he performs as a guitarist and singer in the band Deadbird. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement

Randy C

CFP®, Series 66

Batesville, AR

Edward Jones

Randy Cross is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for nine years at Merchants & Planters Bank. He holds a director position on the board of White River Health Systems, providing oversight for the hospital. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy ESG / Sustainable investing Military & Veterans Newlywed/Engaged
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Audrey P

Series 63, Series 65

Batesville, AR

LPL Financial

Audrey Pool is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Investment Centers of America, SWBC Investment Company, and Kestra Investment Services. She also serves as a financial advisor for First Community Bank of Batesville. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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

Series 66

Batesville, AR

Thrivent Investment Management

Luanne Gregory is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Batesville, AR, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015. Outside of her financial advisory role, Gregory has authored an adolescent book for publication and serves as a general board member of the Batesville Housing Authority, which provides housing to low-income senior citizens and disabled individuals. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and planning recommendations on various financial topics, with services structured to keep planning separate from managed-account programs.

Business ownership considerations
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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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