Flat-fee, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Knoxville, TN
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 SEP or solo 401(k) retirement plan, 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. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Plan integration. Ask how they coordinate your retirement plan with your business cash flow and personal tax situation.
- Contribution strategy. Confirm they help you decide how much to contribute each year to balance growth and liquidity.
- Regulatory updates. Check how they keep you informed about IRS rules and limits that affect your SEP or solo 401(k).
- Fee transparency. Understand exactly what services are included in the flat fee and if any additional costs might arise.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Daryl K
Series 66
Knoxville, TN
Cetera
Daryl Krogmann specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee financial planning in Knoxville, TN. With 18 years of experience at Cetera, a large firm serving diverse clients, he integrates tax-loss harvesting and charitable giving strategies, catering to high earners and those approaching retirement.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Gail H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Knoxville, TN
LPL Financial
Gail Hatfield specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee financial planning services in Knoxville, TN. With eight years of experience and CFP® certification at LPL Financial, she supports diverse clients with integrated wealth management and tax-loss harvesting strategies, distinguishing her through a large firm's resources and transparent fee structure.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Christopher D
Series 63, Series 66
Knoxville, TN
Kovack Advisors, Inc.
Christopher Demaria offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with 27 years of experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His firm, Kovack Advisors, provides flat-fee financial planning services and emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure, serving a broad client base including corporations and pension plans, which may offer broader investment insights compared to other advisors.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $433,120
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John B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Knoxville, TN
Merit Financial Advisors
John Baxley specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee financial planning up to $100,000, payable monthly or quarterly. With 26 years of experience and CFP® certification, he works at Merit Financial Advisors, a firm managing $10.6 billion with a long-term, diversified investment approach, serving a broad client base including businesses and retirement plans.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $897,421
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Michael B
Series 63, Series 65
Knoxville, TN
Royal Fund Management, LLC
Michael Budnick specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $250 to $10,000. With 10 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses, he integrates these plans with broader tax and cash flow strategies, supported by Royal Fund Management's diverse investment approaches and pension consulting services in Knoxville, TN.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $310,894
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