Large-firm, 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 affects your business finances and personal retirement goals.
- Plan design expertise. Ask how they tailor SEP or solo 401(k) options to your business size and income variability.
- Integration with business finances. Confirm they consider your cash flow cycles and tax implications when recommending contributions.
- Compliance and administration. Ensure they help you navigate IRS rules and reporting requirements to avoid penalties.
- Coordination with personal retirement. Check how they align your business plan with other retirement savings to optimize your overall strategy.
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 at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is equipped to assist business owners in Maine with SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, leveraging his expertise in retirement income strategy and wealth management within a large firm setting. His flat-fee and hourly fee options, combined with four years of industry experience and a background in serving self-employed clients, distinguish him from other advisors in the region.
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 at Mercer Global Advisors in Kennebunk, ME, offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 25 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 65 credentials. Mercer Global Advisors is a large firm employing Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified, low-cost investment options, serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and asset-based fee structures, distinguishing Todd from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower service scopes.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Lucas D
CFP®, Series 66
Portland, ME
Edward Jones
Lucas Desmond specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, leveraging his 10 years of experience and CFP® certification to tailor strategies for business owners in Portland, ME. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs with fees up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him through firm resources and personalized business ownership insights.
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 expertise in retirement plans for business owners, combined with his 43 years of industry experience and CFP® and ChFC® designations, equips him to tailor SEP and solo 401(k) plans to your business needs in Maine. Working with Cetera, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates tax-loss harvesting and business exit strategies, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Michael D
Series 63, Series 66
South Berwick, ME
Lincoln Investment
Michael Dalleo specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, supported by 37 years of experience and a large-firm platform at Lincoln Investment in South Berwick, ME. His firm offers flat fees for planning services and integrates strategic investment management, catering to educators and self-employed clients, which distinguishes him from advisors with narrower client focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $157,266
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