CFP®-certified, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Maine
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 unique cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it impacts your business taxes and your personal retirement goals. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including retirement and tax strategies.
- Plan type guidance. Ask how they determine whether a SEP or solo 401(k) suits your business structure and income.
- Contribution strategy. Confirm they help you balance maximizing contributions with maintaining business cash flow.
- Tax implications. Ensure they explain how plan choices affect your current and future tax liabilities.
- Long-term planning. Check if they integrate your retirement plan with healthcare and long-term care needs, especially important in Maine's aging population.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lucas D
CFP®, Series 66
Portland, ME
Edward Jones
Lucas Desmond offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, supported by his CFP® certification and a decade of experience. Based in Portland, ME, he combines his business ownership background with Edward Jones' large-firm resources, providing a comprehensive approach with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or less diverse specialties.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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James G
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Westbrook, ME
Cetera
James Garland's extensive 43 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in Maine through SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, balancing tax strategies and cash flow. Operating within Cetera, a large firm with diverse portfolio management options, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high earners approaching retirement, differentiating him with broad expertise and flexible fee structures.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Peter M
CFP®, Series 66
South Portland, ME
Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC
Peter Metcalf Jr. offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, supported by his CFP® certification and 16 years of experience. Based in South Portland, ME, he operates within Independent Advisor Alliance, a large firm utilizing model portfolios and technology, and provides flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different pricing models.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $386,491
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Nellie M
CFP®, Series 66
Portland, ME
Janney Montgomery Scott
Nellie Methot's 11 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide business owners in Maine through SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, balancing tax implications and cash flow. Affiliated with Janney Montgomery Scott, a large firm managing $110 billion in assets, she offers flat-fee planning and serves high-net-worth clients, distinguishing her with comprehensive wealth management and sustainable investing expertise.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $406,735
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Paige B
CFP®, Series 66
Falmouth, ME
Hightower Advisors
Paige Batchelder is a CFP® with 20 years of experience specializing in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making her well-suited for business owners in Maine. She works at Hightower Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, offering flat-fee structures and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and business exit strategies, which may provide broader financial planning benefits compared to other advisors.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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