Independent, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Mason City, IA
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 your business cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it affects your ongoing contributions and tax benefits.
- Plan design insight. Ask how they tailor the retirement plan to your business size and income variability, not just offer standard options.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider recent changes in state retirement income taxes and how that affects your overall tax strategy.
- Independent advice. Since these advisors operate independently, check how they evaluate different plan providers and investment options without firm constraints.
- Ongoing plan management. Retirement plans need regular review; ask how they help adjust contributions and investments as your business evolves.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Seth W
Series 65
Forest City, IA
Bison Wealth, LLC
Seth Weiland specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers independent advice from Forest City, IA. His firm, Bison Wealth, LLC, serves high-net-worth clients with flat-fee options and employs tactical and strategic allocation across liquid and private market strategies, differentiating him from others by combining tax expertise as a CPA with a broad investment approach.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $296,894
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Richard R
Series 66
Mason City, IA
Rda Financial Network
Richard Ryan offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 15 years of experience and a Series 66 credential. Operating independently within RDA Financial Network, he provides tailored portfolio management and fiduciary services, with fees up to 2.05% AUM and hourly planning rates, distinguishing him through a blend of quantitative and fundamental investment approaches.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $441,373
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Luke T
Series 63, Series 65
Clive, IA
Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc.
Luke Ter Hark offers independent, flat-fee financial planning with expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, tailored to business size and income variability. Based in Clear Lake, IA, he brings six years of experience and a background in insurance and real estate, providing ongoing plan management and consulting through Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., which serves diverse clients with model portfolios and discretionary management.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $4,656
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Amanda J
Series 65
Clear Lake, IA
Sound Income Strategies, LLC
Amanda Johnston specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with seven years of experience and a Series 65 designation. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, she works through Sound Income Strategies, LLC, which manages $4 billion in assets and emphasizes customized portfolios and fixed-income analysis, offering a broad range of financial planning services beyond retirement plans.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $168,290
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