Seasoned, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Kankakee, IL
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 a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands how these plans fit into your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating your business retirement plan as separate from your personal retirement goals, which can lead to missed opportunities.
- Plan integration insight. Look for advisors who explain how your business retirement plan works alongside your personal savings and tax situation.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they help you decide the right amount to contribute each year to maximize benefits without straining your business cash flow.
- Regulatory navigation. Confirm they keep up with rules specific to SEP and solo 401(k) plans to avoid costly errors.
- Experience with business owners. Since these plans are tied to your business, find advisors who have worked extensively with entrepreneurs and understand your unique challenges.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian W
Series 63, Series 65
Bourbonnais, IL
Cetera
Brian Wadley brings 24 years of experience and specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited for seasoned business owners in Kankakee, IL. His background managing a CPA practice and co-managing a large apartment complex adds practical business insight, while Cetera's large-firm resources and flexible flat-fee planning options differentiate him from other advisors.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Mark S
PFS™, Series 65
Bourbonnais, IL
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Mark Smith brings 27 years of experience advising business owners on retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), integrating these with personal financial goals. His firm, Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, offers a tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach with both active and passive strategies, serving high-net-worth clients through flat-fee and AUM-based options, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with a large-firm resource base.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Charles S
Series 63, Series 65
Godley, IL
IP Financial Advisory Services LLC
Charles Schad brings 26 years of experience and specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-equipped to integrate these plans with personal financial goals. Operating from Godley, IL, he offers flat-fee and hourly consulting options through IP Financial Advisory Services, which focuses on customized portfolios and serves individual retail clients rather than high-net-worth individuals.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $240,578
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David R
Series 63, Series 66
Kankakee, IL
Edward Jones
David Robinson specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with 21 years of experience at Edward Jones in Kankakee, IL. His expertise extends to retirement income strategy and business ownership considerations, supported by a large-firm platform offering comprehensive wealth management and a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller or less experienced advisors.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $246,728
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