CFP®-certified, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Clearlake, 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 isolated accounts rather than part of a broader strategy that balances taxes, cash flow, and growth.
- Plan design expertise. Ask how they tailor SEP or solo 401(k) options to your business size and income variability.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider California’s high income taxes and how Proposition 13 might affect your property tax over time.
- Integration with business goals. Look for advisors who align retirement planning with your business growth and succession plans.
- Compliance and updates. Ensure they keep you informed about changing rules that affect contribution limits and plan administration.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brandon A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Healdsburg, CA
Facet
Brandon Aguilar Gunderson specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and holds CFP® certification, making him well-suited for business owners in Clearlake, CA seeking integrated retirement strategies. His firm, Facet, offers a flat membership fee structure with subscription-based financial planning and a technology-driven, model-based asset allocation approach, differentiating him from advisors with traditional fee models or less tech integration.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $541,077
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Matthew H
CFP®, Series 66
Santa Rosa, CA
Diversify Advisory Services, LLC
Matthew Hunstock's 20 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to design retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k) tailored to business owners, integrating these with broader financial and business goals. Based in Santa Rosa, his firm uses a tactical diversification approach and offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, serving a diverse clientele including medical professionals and executives, which may provide a broader perspective than advisors focused solely on retirement plans.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $837,592
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Dolph G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Cloverdale, CA
Edward Jones
Dolph Green's 38 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to design SEP and solo 401(k) plans that integrate with business goals and California tax considerations. Operating from Cloverdale with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive fee structure and serves a broad client base, distinguishing him from advisors in smaller practices.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jennifer S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lakeport, CA
LPL Financial
Jennifer Strong's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to design SEP and solo 401(k) plans tailored to business owners in the Clearlake area, integrating tax considerations and business goals. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering in-house research and diverse client services, she provides flat-fee financial planning and has expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, distinguishing her from other advisors nearby.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Paul K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Calistoga, CA
Independent Financial Group, LLC
Paul Knoblich offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by his 39 years of industry experience and CFP® certification. Based in Calistoga, CA, he works with Independent Financial Group, LLC, a large firm managing $11.3 billion in assets, providing flat-fee financial planning and a broad range of services that integrate retirement planning with overall wealth management and business goals.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $474,424
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