Flat-fee, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Merced, CA
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 financial picture. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how fees and tax implications affect your long-term savings.
- Flat-fee clarity. Confirm how the advisor charges you to avoid surprises that can eat into your retirement funds.
- Plan suitability. Ask why a SEP or solo 401(k) fits your business size and income, not just general retirement advice.
- Tax impact insight. California's high income taxes and property tax rules can influence your plan choice; see how they factor this in.
- Experience with business owners. Look for advisors who understand the cash flow and growth cycles unique to small businesses like yours.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lynnette M
Series 66
Merced, CA
LPL Financial
Lynnette Mcgill Koehn specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with 17 years of experience in Merced, CA. She offers flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial, a large firm that supports diverse clients with in-house research, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller operations or different fee structures.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $399,489
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David H
Series 63, Series 65
Turluck, CA
Compound Planning, Inc.
David Hubble offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with a flat-fee structure for financial planning projects ranging from $500 to $10,000. With 42 years of experience and a focus on tax-loss harvesting and ESG investing, he serves high earners and business owners, providing customizable portfolio management through Compound Planning, Inc., located near Merced in Turlock, CA.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $262,119
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Glenn A
Series 63, Series 65
Turlock, CA
AFS Investments
Glenn Andrade's 38 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners make him well-suited to advise on SEP and solo 401(k) plans, especially for executives and founders. His firm, AFS Investments, uses a bottoms-up stock selection and top-down asset allocation approach, offering flat-fee consulting starting at $500, which provides clarity on costs compared to percentage-based fees.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $393,808
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Leonard B
PFS™, Series 66
Turlock, CA
Cetera
Leonard Bettencourt's 26 years of experience and CPA license equip him to guide business owners in Merced, CA, through flat-fee retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k). Affiliated with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary services, he negotiates flat fees for planning and consulting, distinguishing him from advisors with standard AUM-based fees.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $306,089
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