Seasoned, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Chicago, 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.
- Plan type guidance. Ask how they decide between SEP and solo 401(k) based on your business size and income variability.
- Contribution strategy. Confirm they help you optimize contributions to balance tax benefits with your cash needs.
- Compliance and deadlines. Make sure they track filing requirements and deadlines to avoid penalties.
- Experience with business owners. Look for advisors who have worked with clients running businesses similar in size and structure to yours.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Susan W
Series 63, Series 66
Chicago, IL
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Susan Wolfe's 29 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k), make her well-equipped to address the unique needs of business owners in Chicago. At Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, she offers a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within a large firm setting, serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and AUM-based options, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller practices or narrower fee structures.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Michael O
Series 63
Chicago, IL
LPL Financial
Michael O'Malley Sr. brings over 50 years of experience in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by his Series 63 designation and affiliation with LPL Financial in Chicago. His firm serves a diverse client base with flat-fee financial planning options and robust in-house research, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less comprehensive resources.
Experience: 51 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Angela I
Series 63, Series 66
Chicago, IL
Cetera
Angela Ip's 26 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners make her well-equipped to guide Chicago business owners through SEP and solo 401(k) options. Working at Cetera, a large firm offering flat fees and diverse portfolio management, she also supports tax compliance and serves high earners and executives, providing a broad range of financial planning services beyond retirement plans.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Anuj G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Bethesda, MD
Lake Street
Anuj Grover's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in Chicago through retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), balancing tax benefits with cash flow needs. His firm, Lake Street, offers flat-fee consulting starting at $2,500 and serves high-net-worth clients with a global diversification and tax minimization investment approach, distinguishing him from others with a focus on alternative investments and estate planning involvement.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,693,909
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Kathryn K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Chicago, IL
Cerity partners LLC
Kathryn Kennedy's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide business owners in Chicago through retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), balancing tax benefits with cash flow needs. At Cerity Partners LLC, a large SEC-registered firm, she offers flat-fee financial planning and access to alternative investments, serving high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management expertise.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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