Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals in Maryland
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 want to set up a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands how these plans fit into your overall wealth picture. A common mistake is treating your business retirement plan separately from your personal estate and tax situation, especially in Maryland where both estate and inheritance taxes apply.
- Integration with estate planning. Confirm how the advisor coordinates your business retirement plan with Maryland's estate and inheritance tax rules.
- High-net-worth focus. Look for advisors who consider how your retirement plan impacts your broader wealth management and tax strategies.
- Plan selection rationale. Ask why they recommend a SEP versus a solo 401(k) based on your business structure and income patterns.
- Fee transparency. Since many here offer flat-fee pricing, clarify how fees are structured for ongoing plan management and advice.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kristi B
CFP®
New Market, MD
Creative Planning
Kristi Bledsoe Henry specializes in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k) plans, serving high-net-worth clients in Maryland through Creative Planning. Her firm emphasizes a financial planning-led investment process with low-cost indexing and tax-loss harvesting, offering flat-fee structures and experience with diverse client types including corporations and trusts, which may provide integrated wealth management beyond retirement planning.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Patrick R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Hunt Valley, MD
Cornerstone Advisory
Patrick Ryan specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with a focus on high-net-worth clients in Maryland. His firm, Cornerstone Advisory, uses a planning-first investment approach and manages both traditional and alternative investments, offering flat-fee financial planning ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, which may appeal to business owners seeking integrated wealth and estate planning.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $2,494,455
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Scott K
Series 63, Series 65
Towson, MD
Janney Montgomery Scott
Scott Kelly specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with 13 years of experience in Maryland's high-net-worth market. Working at Janney Montgomery Scott, a large firm managing $110 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates tax-loss harvesting and ESG investing strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firms.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $406,735
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Andrew C
CFP®, Series 65
Towson, MD
Cerity partners LLC
Andrew Caples specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, and serves high-net-worth clients in Maryland. Working at Cerity Partners LLC, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, with expertise in wealth management and private investments, providing integrated planning that considers estate and tax implications unique to Maryland.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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Hermann C
Series 66
North Bethesda, MD
TIAA-CREF
Hermann Cruz specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with a focus on high-net-worth clients in Maryland. Working at TIAA-CREF, a large firm known for serving affluent individuals, he offers a 0.30% annual wrap fee and brings six years of experience, combining expertise in estate planning and tailored portfolio management for educators and business owners.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $523,144
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