Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Grand Forks, ND

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 to align your plan with your business cash flow and growth cycles. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it fits your income variability and tax situation.

  • Plan type guidance. Ask how they help decide between SEP and solo 401(k) based on your business size and income patterns.
  • Contribution strategy. Confirm they consider your cash flow timing to optimize when and how much you contribute.
  • Tax impact awareness. Ensure they explain how your plan choice affects your personal and business tax liabilities.
  • Growth cycle integration. Look for advisors who factor in local economic shifts that influence your business earnings and retirement savings.

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Brian E

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Grand Forks, ND

Edward Jones

Brian Emerson is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent 11 years at Fagen, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management in Crookston, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Retirement withdrawal strategies Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jaerod H

Series 63, Series 65

Grand Forks, ND

LPL Enterprise

Jaerod Hanson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Grand Forks, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, BakerCampArnold Capital Management, and operates Hanson Financial Associates, LLC, where he offers personal and commercial property and casualty insurance. Hanson also serves as a college instructor at Northland Community & Technical College, teaching Economics, Finance, and Taxes. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various non-securities products and services.

Tax-loss harvesting
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Charlie A

Series 65

Grand Forks, ND

21st Financial

Charlie Andrys is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently operating 21st Financial LLC in Grand Forks, ND. Prior to founding 21st Financial, he worked at SunDog Mining and operated Cutting Edge Lawncare for seven years. 21st Financial is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and closely held businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy, and may include allocations to Bitcoin and Bitcoin-backed credit instruments for suitable clients, supported by referral arrangements with specialized Bitcoin service providers.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Sidney K

Series 63, Series 65

Grand Forks, ND

Wells Fargo Clearing

Sidney Kabah is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, U.S. Bank Corp, and Bremer Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment selection.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Bradley E

Series 66

Grand Forks, ND

OSAIC

Bradley Erickson is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He worked for Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Erickson serves as a board member for both the Climax Community Club and Climax-Shelly Public School, contributing to leadership development and school operations in his community. He is also the owner of Erickson Financial Advisors, providing insurance and annuity services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a broad range of asset classes.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner 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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