Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Dover, DE

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 are setting up or managing 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 your business retirement plan as separate from your personal and business cash flow, which can lead to missed tax advantages or contribution limits.

  • Plan integration expertise. Look for advisors who explain how your retirement plan interacts with your business income and expenses.
  • Contribution strategy. Ask how they help you decide the right amount to contribute each year to maximize benefits without straining your business.
  • Tax implications. Confirm they understand how your plan affects your personal and business tax situation, especially in Delaware's tax environment.
  • Plan administration support. Check if they assist with the paperwork and compliance requirements unique to SEP and solo 401(k) plans.

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Robert K

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Dover, DE

Chapin, Davis

Robert Kaehler is a financial advisor with Chapin Davis, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63, 65, and 66, and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and J.P. Morgan, as well as serving in the U.S. Air Force for 24 years. He has also taught at Wilmington University and the University of Delaware. Chapin Davis provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts, managing approximately $539 million in assets across several hundred client relationships. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and offers discretionary and advisory portfolio management through a multi-advisor team.

Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner
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Peter O

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Dover, DE

Vicus Capital, Inc.

Peter Oldziey is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Vicus Capital, Inc. since 2001 and also worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, a homeless shelter, and is involved with the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i of Dover as secretary. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with a range of strategies, providing tailored advisory services and specialized fiduciary consulting.

ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Religious/faith focused

Christopher S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Dover, DE

Edward Jones

Christopher Smith is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked for 18 years. He is based in Dover, DE, and holds the Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in several real estate management ventures in Delaware and Maryland. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management General estate planning guidance Doctor or Medical Professional
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Lynn R

Series 66

Dover, DE

Merrill

Lynn Redding is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1993. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Christopher C

Series 66

Dover, DE

PNC Wealth Management

Christopher Clifford is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various PNC entities since 2015. He is based in Dover, Delaware. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital Portfolio Solutions Strategist offering for employees. This program uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Wealth management Executive
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Hassan A

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Thomas T

Series 66

Independence, OH

Hantz financial Services, Inc.

Thomas Trefzger is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at Sprint and Cleveland State University. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across five risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and Direct Indexing, and combines advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance activities under one platform.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Business ownership considerations Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Taylor R

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

Oppenheimer

Taylor Reed is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and Atlas Capital Advisors LLC. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across diverse portfolio strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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