Independent, 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 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 your unique business cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing an advisor who treats your retirement plan as separate from your business finances, missing opportunities to optimize both together. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible advice tailored to your needs.
- 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 limits property tax growth for homeowners.
- Integration with business goals. Look for advisors who align retirement planning with your business growth and cash flow projections.
- Ongoing plan management. Check how they support plan adjustments as your business evolves, not just initial setup.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Trevor L
Series 65
Montrose, CA
von Adelung Wealth Management
Trevor Lalisan specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with a focus on integrating these plans into overall wealth management and real estate investing strategies. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves a diverse client base from Montrose, CA, leveraging a multi-faceted investment approach and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, which may provide more tailored flexibility compared to other advisors.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $282,442
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Brian C
Series 63, Series 65
Burbank, CA
Level Four Advisory Services
Brian Clauer brings 30 years of experience and specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited for business owners in Glendale, CA. His firm, Level Four Advisory Services, manages over $5 billion and offers flat-fee financial planning and tailored asset management, providing flexible, independent advice that integrates retirement planning with broader business and tax strategies.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $318,446
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Robert W
Series 66
Burbank, CA
Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC
Robert Wareing specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with 28 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating independently through Concurrent Investment Advisors, he offers flat-fee and project-based financial planning, serving a broad client base with a long-term, customized investment approach that integrates wealth and retirement planning.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,183,802
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William H
CFP®, Series 63
Glendale, CA
William C. Hoeffer, Jr. Inc.
William Hoeffer Jr. offers independent retirement plan consulting tailored to business owners in Glendale, CA, with over 43 years of experience and CFP® certification. His firm emphasizes flat-fee financial planning, integrating retirement plans with tax and estate considerations, and supports employer-sponsored plans without discretionary asset management, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 43 years
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Craig W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
La Canada, CA
Diversify Advisory Services, LLC
Craig Watanabe brings 42 years of experience and specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, making him well-suited for integrating these plans with business cash flow and tax considerations in Glendale, CA. His firm, Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, employs a tactical diversification approach and offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, supporting ongoing plan management and business exit strategies.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $837,592
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