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

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 run a business and want to set up a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands how to balance your business cash flow with your personal retirement goals. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it affects your tax situation and income flexibility.

  • Plan type suitability. Ask why they recommend a SEP versus a solo 401(k) based on your business size and income patterns.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how your plan contributions interact with your overall tax burden, especially in a state with higher taxes.
  • Contribution limits strategy. Look for advisors who help you maximize contributions without compromising your business operations.
  • Coordination with business goals. Ensure they integrate retirement planning with your business growth and cash flow needs, not just retirement savings.

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Michael H

Series 63, Series 66

Bemidji, MN

Focus Financial

Michael Huerbin is a financial advisor with Focus Financial Network, Inc. in Bemidji, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Focus Financial Network and OSAIC since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the racing director and coach for the Buena Vista Ski Area, where he works with youth ski racers on weekends during the winter season. He is also a part-owner of a local dragon boat rental business and serves as president and board member of the Minnesota Finlandia Community Health Sports nonprofit, organizing an annual cross-country ski marathon. Focus Financial Network is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.3 billion across a network of 118 advisors, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing a variety of strategies and investment vehicles tailored to client needs.

Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Andrew L

Series 63

Bemidji, MN

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Andrew Latourelle is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent representing various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of investment solutions, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, with capabilities for discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

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

Series 66

Bemidji, MN

Ameriprise

Bradley Koenck is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bemidji, MN, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner and vice president of RJG Services, Inc., which provides office support and administrative services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large institutional firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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

Kari M

Series 66

Bemidji, MN

Edward Jones

Kari Moran is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bemidji, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large national network of advisors and branches.

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning General estate planning guidance General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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David B

Series 66

Bemidji, MN

Raymond James Financial

David Balmer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has served at Raymond James since 2015 and is also associated with First National Bank Bemidji, where he provides basic financial advice. Outside of his advisory roles, Balmer owns Ballhammer Industries LLC, a business focused on reselling tools and equipment purchased from auctions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach using fact-finding, risk profiling, and modeling tools to support client goals and also provides specialized programs for municipal and public finance clients.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance 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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