Flat-fee, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Mattoon, 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 these plans fit into your overall financial picture. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how fees and plan features affect your long-term savings.
- Flat-fee clarity. Confirm how the advisor charges you; flat fees can simplify budgeting but vary in what they cover.
- Plan design insight. Ask how they tailor SEP or solo 401(k) options to your business size and cash flow.
- Compliance expertise. Ensure they keep your plan aligned with IRS rules to avoid penalties.
- Integration with personal goals. Check how they connect your business retirement plan with your personal retirement timeline and income needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John F
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Champaign, IL
LifeWise Wealth Advisors
John Foley's 41 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle flat-fee retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k) for business owners, integrating these plans with personal retirement goals. Operating from Bethany, IL, he offers negotiated flat fees for planning and consulting through Cetera, a large firm serving diverse clients, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $1,126,754
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John B
Series 63, Series 66
Arcola, IL
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
John Bennett specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with 13 years of experience and flat-fee advisory services negotiated for retirement plans. Based in nearby Arcola, IL, he operates within Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm offering diverse services and serving various client types, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Kelsey S
Series 65
Charleston, IL
Cetera Planning Partners
Kelsey Swing specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee and independent advisory services. With six years of experience and a Series 65 designation, she integrates tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategies, supported by her dual role as a CPA partner, which enhances her compliance and tax planning expertise compared to other advisors in the Mattoon area.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $848,315
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Kelly P
Series 63, Series 66
Mattoon, IL
LPL Financial
Kelly Purvis offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, supported by 19 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm, Purvis provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, which may appeal to business owners seeking clear, predictable costs alongside access to extensive investment resources.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $399,489
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