Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Chapel Hill, NC
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 into your overall business finances. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it affects your cash flow and tax situation.
- Plan type suitability. Ask how they determine whether a SEP or solo 401(k) is better for your business size and income variability.
- Contribution strategy. Confirm they help you balance retirement savings with business reinvestment needs.
- Tax implications. Make sure they explain how plan contributions impact your personal and business taxes in North Carolina's flat income tax environment.
- Compliance management. Check how they support you in meeting IRS rules and filing requirements to avoid penalties.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Joseph D
Series 66
Chapel Hill, NC
Truist Advisory Services
Joseph Denney specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with 17 years of experience in Chapel Hill, NC. Working at Truist Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers access to diverse investment solutions and combines active portfolio management with retirement income strategy, differentiating him through a comprehensive approach and a 2.25% AUM fee structure.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $560,278
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Nicole R
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Chapel Hill, NC
LPL Financial
Nicole Robertson's 19 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip her to guide business owners in Chapel Hill through SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, balancing tax implications and cash flow. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, she serves diverse clients including high-net-worth households, providing access to extensive investment research and solutions.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Christopher D
Series 65
Chapel Hill, NC
Modern Wealth Management, LLC
Christopher Demetropoulos specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with expertise in tax strategies for small businesses in Chapel Hill, NC. His firm, Modern Wealth Management, offers integrated planning and discretionary investment management, using a centralized portfolio model, and charges flat fees for estate planning and hourly fees for standalone financial plans, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or less comprehensive services.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $832,068
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Kenneth A
CFP®, Series 65
Chapel Hill, NC
LRI Investments
Kenneth Auman specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with 13 years of experience and CFP® certification in Chapel Hill, NC. His firm, LRI Investments, manages over $1 billion in assets and offers flat-fee financial planning, serving high-net-worth clients with a focus on retirement plan consulting and compliance support.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $3,980,881
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Conrad K
Series 66
Chapel Hill, NC
Brookstone Capital Management LLC
Conrad Kunkel specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with 19 years of experience in Chapel Hill, NC. He offers flat-fee financial planning through Brookstone Capital Management, a large SEC-registered firm, and also advises business owners and executives, providing a broad range of services including ESG investing and options strategies.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $231,028
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