Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Lincoln, 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 to align your plan with your business cash flow and growth goals. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it affects your tax situation and retirement savings potential over time.
- Plan type suitability. Confirm how they evaluate whether a SEP or solo 401(k) fits your business size and income variability.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they help balance maximizing contributions with maintaining enough working capital.
- Tax impact awareness. Since Illinois doesn't tax retirement income, see how they factor this into your overall tax planning.
- Compliance and deadlines. Ensure they guide you through IRS rules and timely filings to avoid penalties.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jed O
Series 66
Minier, IL
Cetera
Jed Otto specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, making him well-suited to align these plans with business cash flow and tax considerations in Illinois. His 11 years of experience at Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly consulting, combined with expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, provide a comprehensive approach compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Timothy B
CFP®, Series 66
Lincoln, IL
Pacesetter Financial Group, L.L.C.
Timothy Bacus specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with eight years of experience and CFP® certification in Lincoln, IL. His firm, Pacesetter Financial Group, manages $145 million using Modern Portfolio Theory and offers flat-fee and hourly services, distinguishing him with a strong blend of retirement planning and accounting expertise for business owners.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $418,274
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Alexis T
Series 66
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Alexis Trotter specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by a Series 66 designation and experience at Midwestern Securities Trading Company. Offering flat fees and independent advice, Alexis brings a unique perspective from prior banking roles and military service, differentiating from others by combining financial planning with ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services and a mix of model portfolios and third-party managers.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $220,873
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