Seasoned, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Bloomington, IL
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 growth plans. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it affects your taxes and contributions year to year. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate these choices.
- 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 balance maximizing contributions with maintaining enough cash flow for operations.
- Tax implications. Even though Illinois doesn’t tax retirement income, property taxes can be high; see how they factor this into your overall plan.
- Compliance and updates. Check how they keep your plan compliant with changing IRS rules and business circumstances.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Blake M
Series 63, Series 66
Bloomington, IL
LPL Financial
Blake Mier's 26 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to assist with SEP and solo 401(k) plans in Bloomington, IL. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering in-house research and diverse investment options, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves a broad client base including business owners and high-net-worth households.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Darrell D
Series 63, Series 65
Pontiac, IL
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Darrell Douglass specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 28 years of experience and a seasoned approach at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His firm’s large network and flexible fee structures, including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguish him from others, while his additional role leading Pensions Plus adds expertise in health insurance and tax consulting for small businesses.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Jeffrey S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bloomington, IL
Cetera
Jeffrey Secord's 52 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in Bloomington, IL, through retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), balancing tax implications and cash flow. Affiliated with Cetera, a large firm offering flat fees and diverse investment solutions, he also specializes in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, serving high earners approaching retirement.
Experience: 52 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Dennis K
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Normal, IL
AE Wealth Management, LLC
Dennis Kagel brings 36 years of experience advising business owners on retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), with expertise in tax-loss harvesting and options strategies. Operating from a large firm, AE Wealth Management, he offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures, serving diverse clients including retirement plan sponsors, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller firms in the Bloomington area.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $387,358
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