Seasoned, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Manitowoc, WI
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 with your business cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it affects your overall retirement savings and business finances.
- Plan integration. Ask how they align your retirement plan with your business income and expenses to avoid surprises.
- Contribution strategy. Confirm they help you decide the right contribution amounts to balance tax benefits and cash needs.
- Regulatory compliance. Make sure they keep up with IRS rules and deadlines specific to SEP and solo 401(k) plans.
- Experience with business owners. Seasoned advisors here have deep knowledge of challenges unique to business owners managing retirement plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bradley W
Series 63, Series 65
Sheboygan, WI
Eagle Strategies (NY Life)
Bradley Wessel offers seasoned expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 26 years of industry experience and a firm affiliation with Eagle Strategies (New York Life). His approach includes flat-fee and hourly options, serving founders and executives, and benefits from a large firm's resources and integrated planning services, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive fee structures or firm support.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $235,446
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Sheboygan, WI
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Michael Mussay brings 35 years of experience and specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited for managing these complex retirement strategies. Affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee options and diverse client services, he also has a background as a founder and business owner, providing practical insight into business-related retirement planning.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Michael S
Series 66
Manitowoc, WI
Cetera
Michael Schug brings 21 years of experience and specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited for managing these within your business cash flow and tax context. Operating through Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee planning and diverse investment strategies, he also serves high earners and approaching retirees, providing a broad perspective compared to smaller or less specialized advisors nearby.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $306,089
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William C
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Manitowoc, WI
Merit Financial Advisors
William Casey's 31 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® designations equip him to handle retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, in Manitowoc, WI. His firm, Merit Financial Advisors, offers a long-term, diversified investment approach with flat-fee financial planning options, serving a broad client base including corporate clients and retirement plan sponsors, which may provide broader business ownership insights compared to others.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $897,421
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