Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Iron Mountain, MI

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 with your business cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is treating your retirement plan as separate from your business finances, which can lead to missed tax benefits or cash flow problems.

  • Business cash flow integration. Ask how they balance your retirement contributions with your business's operating needs.
  • Pension coordination. In areas with many auto industry families, confirm how they handle pension income alongside your retirement plan.
  • Plan type selection. Different plans suit different business sizes and goals; see how they decide which fits your situation best.
  • Tax impact awareness. Ensure they consider how your retirement plan affects your overall tax picture, not just your personal income.

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Jason A

Series 66

Iron Mountain, MI

Thrivent Investment Management

Jason Anderson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Iron Mountain, MI. He has 17 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management arm since 2008. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic financial planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service structures.

Business ownership considerations
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William S

Series 66

Iron Mountain, MI

Wells Fargo Advisors

William Saunders is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Ameriprise, and he spent over a decade with Marquette Area Public Schools. He serves on the finance committee of the Dickinson County Animal Shelter, assisting with the establishment of investment guidelines. Wells Fargo Advisors is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients able to choose the implementation of those recommendations through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Bradley B

Series 65

Iron Mountain, MI

High Tide Advisory LLC

Bradley Blomquist is a financial advisor with High Tide Advisory LLC in Iron Mountain, MI, holding a Series 65 credential and having one year of industry experience. He is also the founder of two affiliated businesses, BJB Insurance Solutions, which focuses on life-insurance and annuity products, and High Tide Tax Solutions, providing tax-return preparation and planning services. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Pregis Corporation and spent time in full-time education. High Tide Advisory LLC offers non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, families, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a strategic, long-term allocation approach primarily through third-party ETF- and index-oriented model portfolios, with services that include tax-aware planning, insurance and estate coordination, and business retirement-plan consulting.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Roth conversion strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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John B

Series 65

Iron Mountain, MI

Global View Capital Management LLC

John Benzie is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of experience, currently with Global View Capital Management LLC. He has worked with multiple affiliates of Global View Capital since 2014. Outside of advisory roles, he officiates high school basketball and baseball games. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm employs a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, integrating proprietary research and execution infrastructure to manage portfolios and held-away retirement assets.

Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Cara S

Series 66

Iron Mountain, MI

LPL Financial

Cara Snowdon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously held roles at Investment Centers of America, Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory work, she has served as a trust administrator at First National Bank & Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other 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 advisors and various operational tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired 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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