Flat-fee, 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 finances and retirement goals over time. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Plan design tailored to business type. Ask how they match plan features to your business structure and income variability.
- Contribution strategy. Confirm they help you balance maximizing retirement savings with maintaining business cash flow.
- Compliance and deadlines. Make sure they guide you through IRS rules and filing dates to avoid penalties.
- Coordination with personal retirement. Check how they integrate your business plan with other retirement accounts for a full picture.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ellis B
Series 63, Series 65
Saco, ME
Independent Financial Group, LLC
Ellis Baum specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Maine. With four years of industry experience and a background in self-employment, he supports diverse clients with tailored plan design and compliance guidance, differentiating himself by leveraging a large firm's resources and a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $474,424
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Todd C
Series 63, Series 65
Kennebunk, ME
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Todd Cesca offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 25 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 credentials. Based in Kennebunk, Maine, he works at Mercer Global Advisors, a large firm known for flat-fee services and a Modern Portfolio Theory investment approach, serving high-net-worth clients and providing comprehensive financial, tax, and estate planning.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Jamie L
Series 65
Brewer, ME
Royal Fund Management, LLC
Jamie Lamson offers flat-fee financial planning with fees ranging from $250 to $10,000, specializing in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k) plans in Maine. As founder and business owner with a Series 65 designation, Lamson works at Royal Fund Management, which serves corporations and retirement plans using diverse investment strategies, providing tailored portfolio management and pension consulting.
Experience: 0 years
Avg account: $310,894
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James G
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Westbrook, ME
Cetera
James Garland offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with a flat-fee option that provides cost predictability. Based in Westbrook, ME, he brings 43 years of experience and credentials like CFP® and ChFC®, working within Cetera's large firm environment that supports diverse client needs and access to multiple program structures.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Sandi G
Series 65
Portland, ME
Bay Colony Advisors
Sandi Goodman Brown offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with a flat-fee structure ranging from $1,500 to $100,000 for planning and consulting. Based in Portland, Maine, she brings a unique perspective as a business owner herself and works within Bay Colony Advisors, which emphasizes a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach using diversified assets.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $525,100
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