CFP®-certified, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in California
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 these plans fit your unique income and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing an advisor who treats your business retirement plan like a standard personal account, missing key tax and contribution nuances.
- Plan type guidance. Confirm they explain why a SEP or solo 401(k) suits your business size and cash flow, not just generic retirement options.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they help balance your business profits with maximizing tax-advantaged contributions each year.
- Tax impact awareness. California’s high income taxes and property tax rules affect your plan’s benefits; see how they factor this into your planning.
- Ongoing plan management. Retirement plans for business owners need regular review; check how they handle plan updates as your business evolves.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ryan H
CFP®, Series 65, Series 66
Studio City, CA
Prism Advisors, Inc.
Ryan Humbert is well-equipped to assist California business owners with SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, leveraging his CFP® certification and 12 years of industry experience. His firm, Prism Advisors, offers flat-fee financial planning and retirement plan consulting, serving high-net-worth clients and business entities with tailored asset management and strategic allocation, distinguishing him from advisors with more generic approaches or different fee structures.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,128,318
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Scott S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
San Diego, CA
Eagle Strategies (NY Life)
Scott Schechter specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to address the unique tax and contribution nuances for California business owners. With 24 years of experience at Eagle Strategies, a large firm managing over $25 billion in assets, he offers flexible fee structures including hourly and subscription options, and serves a diverse client base including executives and founders.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $235,446
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Peter K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Camarillo, CA
BrightPath Wealth Planning, LLC
Peter Kozak III is well-equipped to assist California business owners with SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, leveraging 18 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate tax nuances and contribution strategies. Operating independently at BrightPath Wealth Planning, he offers flat-fee and project-based financial planning, focusing on high-net-worth clients and employing a long-term investment approach with low-cost passive funds and selective securities.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,585,655
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Melissa S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Diego, CA
Creative Planning
Melissa Saxton's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide California business owners through SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, considering local tax impacts and contribution strategies. At Creative Planning, a large firm known for a financial planning–led approach with low-cost indexing, she offers flat-fee and negotiable hourly options, serving high-net-worth clients with tailored retirement income strategies and alternative investment expertise.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Bobby B
CFP®, Series 63
Folsom, CA
Allworth financial, L.P.
Bobby Benyamin is well-equipped to assist California business owners with SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, leveraging his CFP® certification and expertise in retirement plans for business owners. Operating from a large firm, Allworth Financial, he offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $1,500 to $30,000, and integrates strategies like ESG investing and options derivatives, providing a broad investment approach beyond standard retirement planning.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,119,636
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