Seasoned, 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 own a business and are setting up or managing a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands the unique tax and cash flow challenges you face. A common mistake is treating your business retirement plan like a personal account, missing opportunities to optimize contributions and tax benefits.
- Plan type guidance. Confirm they explain why a SEP or solo 401(k) fits your business structure and goals, not just generic retirement plans.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they navigate California's high income taxes alongside Proposition 13's property tax limits for business owners.
- Contribution strategy. Look for advisors who help balance your business cash flow with maximizing retirement contributions.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of working with business owners, which helps in anticipating plan pitfalls and opportunities.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Taylor R
Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Oppenheimer
Taylor Reed's 25 years of experience and focus on retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to handle SEP and solo 401(k) plans in California. Based in San Francisco and affiliated with the large firm Oppenheimer, he offers flat-fee financial planning up to $10,000 and serves a diverse client base including executives and founders, providing both advisory and brokerage services with active portfolio management.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $609,565
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Charles B
Series 63, Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
LPL Financial
Charles Bachtell's 35 years of experience and focus on retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to handle SEP and solo 401(k) plans in California. Operating from Los Angeles with LPL Financial, a large firm offering both advisory and brokerage services, he provides flat-fee financial planning and has expertise in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, which can help optimize contributions and tax strategies for business owners.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $399,489
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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 cash flow challenges faced by California business owners. With 24 years of experience, CFP® and ChFC® certifications, and affiliation with Eagle Strategies—a large firm managing over $25 billion in assets—he offers a blend of seasoned expertise and access to extensive resources that may differ from smaller or less specialized advisors.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $235,446
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Erin K
Series 63, Series 66
Folsom, CA
Allworth financial, L.P.
Erin Kincheloe brings 28 years of experience advising business owners on retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), with expertise in balancing tax impacts and contribution strategies specific to California. Operating from Allworth Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, she combines active portfolio management and ESG investing approaches, distinguishing her from others by integrating sustainable strategies alongside traditional retirement planning.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,119,636
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Terry D
Series 63, Series 65
Camarillo, CA
Planmember Securities Corporation
Terry Duhamel specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 34 years of industry experience and a background as a founder/business owner. Based in Camarillo, CA, he works with Planmember Securities Corporation, a large firm offering ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary services and strategic asset allocation with risk-based mutual-fund portfolios, charging up to 0.50% annually on assets invested.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $132,363
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