Flat-fee, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Centralia, 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 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 business cash flow and growth plans. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how fees and plan features affect your long-term savings and tax situation. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you can expect predictable costs without surprises.
- Plan design insight. Ask how they tailor SEP or solo 401(k) options to your business size and income variability.
- Fee transparency. Confirm what services are included in the flat fee and if there are any extra charges.
- Tax impact awareness. Since Illinois doesn’t tax retirement income, check how they factor this into your overall tax planning.
- Ongoing plan management. Find out how they support you with compliance and contribution adjustments 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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Lea A
Series 66
Salem, IL
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.
Lea Ashby offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 21 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from Salem, IL with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, she provides flat-fee financial planning options and access to a large firm with $15.7 billion in assets, which may offer broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $553,528
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Ian T
Series 66
Breese, IL
Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC
Ian Timmermann offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with a flat-fee structure for seminars and negotiable hourly rates for planning. Operating from Breese, IL, his firm combines fundamental and technical analysis and serves both individual and high-net-worth clients, providing a blend of portfolio management and fiduciary services that may suit evolving business needs.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $161,531
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Douglas M
Series 63, Series 66
Salem, IL
LPL Financial
Douglas Malan offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, supported by 22 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 66 credentials. Operating from Salem, IL with LPL Financial, a large firm, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, combining wealth management and tax-loss harvesting to support business owners' retirement and tax strategies.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Rex S
Series 63, Series 66
Mt Vernon, IL
Cetera
Rex Scott's 27 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, combined with his flat-fee financial planning negotiated directly with clients, make him well-suited for managing SEP and solo 401(k) plans. Based in Mt Vernon, IL, he operates within Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary services, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Mccabe S
Series 66
Mt. Vernon, IL
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Mccabe Strothmann specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with seven years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from Mt. Vernon, IL, he offers flat-fee financial planning through J.W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm with over 400 advisers, providing access to diverse managed account solutions and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $255,702
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