Seasoned, 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 into your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating these plans as just another account, rather than part of a bigger strategy that includes your business and personal goals. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience to help you avoid pitfalls.
- Plan design nuances. Ask how they tailor SEP or solo 401(k) options to your business size and cash flow.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how contributions affect both your business taxes and personal income.
- Integration with benefits. See if they coordinate retirement plans with healthcare and long-term care needs, especially important in Maine's aging population.
- Experience with business owners. Look for examples where they've helped clients balance retirement savings with business growth and succession planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Todd C
Series 63, Series 65
Kennebunk, ME
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Todd Cesca brings 25 years of experience advising business owners on retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), integrating these with broader financial and tax strategies. Based in Kennebunk, ME, he works at Mercer Global Advisors, a large firm using Modern Portfolio Theory and low-cost ETFs, offering flat-fee options and serving high-net-worth clients, which may suit those seeking seasoned guidance with comprehensive investment approaches.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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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® and ChFC® credentials equip him to handle retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with a nuanced understanding of tax impacts and business integration. Operating from Westbrook, ME, he offers flat-fee financial planning through Cetera, a large SEC-registered firm, and brings additional expertise in business exit strategies and fixed insurance products, distinguishing him from other advisors.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Michael D
Series 63, Series 66
South Berwick, ME
Lincoln Investment
Michael Dalleo brings 37 years of experience advising business owners in Maine on retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), integrating these with business succession and estate planning. Affiliated with Lincoln Investment, a large firm offering flat fees and strategic investment management, he also specializes in serving educators and self-employed professionals, providing a broad perspective on retirement and wealth management needs.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $157,266
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Keith F
Series 63, Series 65
Portland, ME
Kovack Advisors, Inc.
Keith Fosler offers seasoned expertise in retirement plans for business owners, with 36 years of industry experience and a focus on SEP and solo 401(k) plans tailored to business size and cash flow. Based in Portland, ME, he provides flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures through Kovack Advisors, emphasizing diversified asset-class exposure and serving a broad client base including corporations and pension plans.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $433,120
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Craig D
Series 63, Series 65
Lewiston, ME
Gradient Securities, LLC
Craig Dickson brings over 23 years of experience advising business owners in Maine on retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), integrating these with business exit strategies and estate planning. Operating through Gradient Securities, LLC, he offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing, emphasizing a non-discretionary approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional discretionary models.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $132,215
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