Flat-fee, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Glendale, 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 cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how fees and plan features affect your long-term savings and business finances. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, which can make costs clearer and easier to budget.
- Plan type suitability. Ask how they determine whether a SEP or solo 401(k) better matches your business size and income variability.
- Fee transparency. Confirm what the flat fee covers and whether there are any additional costs for plan administration or changes.
- Tax impact awareness. Ensure they consider California’s high income taxes and how Proposition 13 might affect your property tax when planning contributions.
- Business cash flow integration. Check how they balance retirement contributions with your business’s ongoing expenses and growth plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mark B
CFP®, CFA®, Series 65
Santa Monica, CA
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Mark Bergsohn specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and operates in Glendale, CA, offering flat-fee services through Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His firm serves high-net-worth clients with a tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach, combining active and passive strategies, which may provide a broader range of options compared to advisors focusing solely on standard retirement plans.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Grant S
Series 63, Series 65
Glendale, CA
Cetera
Grant Sclafani specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with a flat-fee structure that aids in budgeting costs. Operating in Glendale, CA, he brings 10 years of experience and access to Cetera's large-firm resources, offering both discretionary portfolio management and financial planning tailored to high earners and those approaching retirement.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Michael B
Series 63, Series 66
Glendale, CA
LPL Financial
Michael Bain's 24 years of experience and dual role as an actuary and partner at a pension administration firm equip him to advise Glendale business owners on SEP and solo 401(k) plans with a clear understanding of tax and cash flow impacts. His affiliation with LPL Financial offers access to extensive investment resources and a flat-fee structure, distinguishing him from advisors with less firm support or different fee models.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Amber C
Series 63, Series 66
Glendale, CA
SPC
Amber Carter specializes in retirement plans for business owners in Glendale, CA, with 16 years of experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses. She offers flat-fee segmented and comprehensive financial plans through SPC, a large firm managing $5.66 billion in assets, which may provide more extensive resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $192,080
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Gray V
Series 63
Montrose, CA
von Adelung Wealth Management
Gray Von Adelung offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with a flat-fee structure that includes initial planning and annual updates. Based in Montrose, CA, his firm manages $72 million in assets using a multi-faceted investment approach, serving individuals and corporations, which may provide broader portfolio management compared to other advisors focused solely on retirement plans.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $282,442
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