Seasoned, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Chula Vista, CA
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 financial picture. A common mistake is treating these plans as just another account, rather than a tool that can optimize your tax situation and retirement savings together. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating the complexities of business retirement plans.
- Plan design expertise. Ask how they tailor SEP or solo 401(k) options to your business size and cash flow.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how your plan choice affects both current income taxes and long-term retirement income.
- Compliance and updates. Check how they keep your plan aligned with changing IRS rules and state tax laws.
- Integration with personal goals. See if they connect your business retirement plan with your overall retirement timeline and personal savings.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Marc T
Series 63, Series 66
La Mesa, CA
CreativeOne Securities, LLC
Marc Takenaga's 21 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k), equip him to design plans tailored to business size and cash flow. Based in nearby La Mesa, CA, he offers flat-fee and hourly consulting options, integrates tax preparation and legal services, and employs fundamental and cyclical analysis for investment management, distinguishing him from other advisors.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $183,544
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Stephen L
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Emerald Hills, CA
Realta Investment Advisors, Inc
Stephen Lovell's 29 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials equip him to design SEP and solo 401(k) plans tailored to business owners' needs, integrating tax impact and compliance considerations. At Realta Investment Advisors, managing $343 million with 54 advisors, he offers flat-fee financial planning and emphasizes individualized asset allocation, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with a broad investment approach.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $311,930
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Rodney C
Series 63
Chula Vista, CA
Wedbush Securities Inc.
Rodney Caudillo's 34 years of experience and focus on retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to design SEP and solo 401(k) plans tailored to your business size and cash flow in Chula Vista. His affiliation with Wedbush Securities offers access to diverse managed account solutions and brokerage services, differentiating him with a 3% AUM fee and a background as a founder and local community commissioner.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $605,138
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Bobbi K
Series 63, Series 65
Bonita, CA
Koala Financial
Bobbi Koala's 25 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners make her well-equipped to assist with SEP and solo 401(k) plans in the Chula Vista area. Operating through Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee planning and a broad range of portfolio management services, she also serves high earners and those approaching retirement, providing a comprehensive approach that integrates tax and wealth management.
Experience: 26 years
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Rhonda M
Series 63, Series 65
Chula Vista, CA
LPL Financial
Rhonda Mills brings 36 years of experience and specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making her well-equipped to address the complexities of these options in Chula Vista, CA. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, she also provides expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, serving a diverse client base including business owners and high-net-worth households.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $399,489
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