Large-firm, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Fresno, 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 business and personal finances. A common mistake is treating your retirement plan as separate from your business cash flow and tax situation, which can lead to missed savings or unexpected tax bills. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and compliance support, which can benefit your plan's setup and ongoing management.
- Business cash flow integration. Ask how they balance your retirement contributions with your business's operational needs to avoid cash crunches.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider California's high income taxes and Proposition 13 property tax limits when advising on plan contributions.
- Plan selection rationale. Understand why they recommend SEP versus solo 401(k) based on your business size, income variability, and growth plans.
- Compliance and administration. Large firms often provide robust support for plan paperwork and regulatory filings; ask how this support works for you.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael O
ChFC®, Series 63
Fresno, CA
Eagle Strategies (NY Life)
Michael Oliphant specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 33 years of experience and a ChFC® designation. Operating within Eagle Strategies, a large firm in Fresno, CA, he offers a range of fee structures and integrates retirement planning with business cash flow and tax considerations, distinguishing him from other advisors by leveraging extensive firm resources and compliance support.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $235,446
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Bassim M
Series 66
Fresno, CA
LPL Financial
Bassim Michael's 18 years of experience and Series 66 license equip him to advise Fresno business owners on SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, integrating these with business cash flow and tax considerations. Affiliated with large firm LPL Financial, he offers flat-fee planning and access to extensive compliance support, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Robert G
Series 63, Series 65
Fresno, CA
Independent Financial Group, LLC
Robert Gunning specializes in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k) within a large-firm setting in Fresno, CA, leveraging 38 years of experience and expertise in wealth management and active portfolio management. His firm, Independent Financial Group, LLC, offers comprehensive brokerage and retirement plan services with flat-fee and AUM-based options, supporting diverse clients including executives and founders, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $474,424
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Ronnie L
Series 63, Series 66
Fresno, CA
Cetera
Ronnie La Barbera's 34 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners make him well-suited to help Fresno business owners integrate SEP and solo 401(k) plans with their cash flow and tax considerations. Working with Cetera, a large firm offering fiduciary solutions and access to diverse investment options, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves high earners approaching retirement, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or client focuses.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Yvonne S
Series 66
Fresno, CA
Merrill
Yvonne Sanchez specializes in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k) within a large firm setting in Fresno, CA, leveraging her 20 years of experience and designations such as CFP and CRPS. Her background in accounting and taxation, combined with access to Bank of America banking services and workplace 401(k) plan design support, distinguishes her by integrating business cash flow and compliance considerations effectively.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $860,085
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