Flat-fee, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Kansas City, KS
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 into your overall business finances. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it affects your cash flow and tax situation throughout the year. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Plan type guidance. Ask how they help decide between SEP and solo 401(k) based on your business size and income patterns.
- Cash flow impact. Confirm they model how contributions affect your monthly and annual business cash flow.
- Tax implications. Look for advisors who explain how plan contributions reduce taxable income and interact with your personal taxes.
- Succession planning insight. Especially in rural areas, check if they consider how retirement plans fit with family business succession and land ownership.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mark P
CFP®, Series 63
Shawnee, KS
Creative Planning
Mark Pratt specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and operates with a flat-fee structure that offers predictable costs. Based in Shawnee, KS, he brings 14 years of experience and works at Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion in assets, focusing on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking comprehensive retirement income strategies.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Timothy S
Series 63, Series 65
Shawnee, KS
BLDR Wealth LLC
Timothy Sheahan specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with a flat-fee structure that ranges from $9,000 to $45,000 for standalone planning. Based in Shawnee, KS, he brings over 25 years of tax and financial services experience, integrating tax expertise with a fundamental, long-term investment approach at BLDR Wealth LLC, which serves individuals and corporate clients.
Experience: 0 years
Avg account: $330,481
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Craig G
Series 65
Overland Park, KS
AE Wealth Management, LLC
Craig Gordinier specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with nine years of experience and a Series 65 designation. Operating from Parkville, MO, he offers flat-fee financial planning through AE Wealth Management, a large SEC-registered firm with over 400 advisors, providing access to diverse portfolio models and advisory services that may benefit business owners seeking structured retirement solutions.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $387,358
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Alex M
CFP®, Series 65
Shawnee, KS
Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC
Alex Miller specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee financial planning services in the Kansas City area. His firm, Canvas Wealth Advisors, manages $713 million in assets with a focus on diversified portfolios and serves high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary portfolio management and retirement-plan advisory services, which may offer broader investment oversight compared to other advisors.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,605,149
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Richard K
Series 63, Series 66
Kansas City, KS
LPL Financial
Richard Kaufmann offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, supported by 42 years of industry experience and flat-fee financial planning at LPL Financial in Kansas City, KS. His background as a founder and educator, combined with access to a large firm's research resources, distinguishes him from advisors with less institutional support or teaching experience.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $399,489
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