Independent, 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 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 unique business cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing an advisor who treats these plans as generic products rather than tools tailored to your business structure and goals. Independent advisors here can offer advice free from firm product constraints, focusing on what suits your needs.
- Plan design expertise. Ask how they customize SEP or solo 401(k) plans to match your business income patterns and growth plans.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider California’s high income taxes and how Proposition 13 limits property tax increases when advising.
- Compliance and administration. Check how they help manage plan paperwork and IRS rules to avoid costly errors.
- Business owner focus. Look for experience working with business owners, not just general retirement planning.
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, with a focus on tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy. Operating independently at Facet in Healdsburg, CA, he offers tiered subscription-based financial planning with flexible billing, supported by a firm managing $7.6 billion in assets and 84 advisors, providing scalable, ETF-focused discretionary asset allocation.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $541,077
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Barry W
CFP®, Series 63
Santa Rosa, CA
Diversify Advisory Services, LLC
Barry Wong's extensive 29 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to tailor SEP and solo 401(k) plans for business owners, considering California's tax environment. Operating independently through Diversify Advisory Services, he offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, focusing on tactical diversification and serving a diverse clientele including small business owners and medical professionals, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $837,592
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Kevin M
Series 63, Series 65
Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma Allocations
Kevin Morrow specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with 38 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients. Operating independently from Santa Rosa, CA, he offers flat-fee financial planning and portfolio management up to 1.5%, supported by Sonoma Allocations' $350 million in assets under management and a team-based approach using diverse investment analyses.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $1,032,328
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Joshua S
Santa Rosa, CA
Sowell Management
Joshua Sinnott specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with nine years of experience and a focus on income planning and wealth management. Based in Santa Rosa, he offers flat-fee financial planning up to $10,000 and hourly consulting, distinguishing himself through his independent status and roles managing life insurance and annuity products, which may provide broader financial planning insights compared to nearby advisors.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $681,786
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Eric I
Series 65
Santa Rosa, CA
A.E.I. Financial Group
Eric Imbuelten specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with seven years of experience and a Series 65 designation. Operating independently from Santa Rosa, CA, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates tax strategies for small businesses, distinguishing him with a comprehensive approach that includes fiduciary services and educational workshops.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $149,340
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