Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Kelso, WA

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 into your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating these plans as isolated accounts rather than part of a broader tax and cash flow strategy.

  • Plan design nuances. Ask how they tailor the plan to your business size and income variability, not just standard templates.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider Washington's unique tax environment, including the capital gains tax, when advising on contributions and distributions.
  • Integration with business goals. Look for advisors who align retirement planning with your business growth and succession plans.
  • Contribution optimization. Discuss how they help balance retirement savings with current cash flow needs and tax efficiency.

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Conner W

Series 63, Series 65

Longview, WA

Geneos Wealth Management, Inc.

Conner Wallace is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Anderson and Anderson Advisory LLC and Statco-DSI. Outside of his advisory role, Conner serves as an assistant basketball coach at RA Long High School. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, pension, and profit-sharing plans, managing over $5.5 billion in client assets. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and referrals to third-party money managers, employing a range of strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, with options for customized or model-based portfolios.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Rachelle K

Series 63, Series 65

Kelso, WA

LPL Financial

Rachelle Keith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kelso, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Red Canoe Credit Union, Cuna Mutual Group, and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. She is involved with the Red Canoe Financial Group in an investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad 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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Terry G

Series 63, Series 65

Longview, WA

Cetera

Terry Grambo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and Cetera since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Mandatory LLP, a media business providing online training, and also offers notarial services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel A

Series 65

Kelso, WA

Edelman Financial Engines

Daniel Alexander Jr. is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at US Bank and Stangier Wealth Management. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment approach.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retired Founder/Business Owner

Nolan B

Series 66

Longview, WA

Edward Jones

Nolan Brudi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Longview, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at American Riviera Bank and Procore Technologies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Business ownership considerations Wealth management Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner
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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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