Large-firm, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Minnesota
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 in Minnesota and want to set up or optimize a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands the unique tax and cash flow challenges involved. Without this expertise, you might pick a plan that limits your savings or creates unexpected tax bills. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and compliance support, which can benefit your plan's setup and ongoing management.
- Plan type suitability. Confirm how they evaluate whether a SEP or solo 401(k) fits your business size, income variability, and retirement goals.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they help balance maximizing contributions with maintaining enough cash flow for your business operations.
- Compliance management. Check how they handle IRS rules and reporting requirements to avoid costly penalties.
- Coordination with personal finances. See if they integrate your business retirement plan with your overall financial picture, including personal savings and tax planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James K
Series 63, Series 65
Centerville, MN
LPL Financial
James Kalina specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 29 years of experience at LPL Financial, a large firm known for its broad resources and compliance support. His flat-fee structure and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, combined with his local involvement in Centerville, MN, distinguish him from other advisors by offering comprehensive financial planning tailored to business owners' retirement needs.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Michael K
Series 63, Series 65
Willmar, MN
Cetera
Michael Kobs specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, making him well-suited for Minnesota business owners seeking tailored retirement solutions. With 37 years of experience at Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary services, he provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing him through extensive expertise and flexible fee structures compared to other advisors.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Mark P
Series 63, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Mark Pletts specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to address the unique tax and cash flow challenges faced by Minnesota business owners. At Mercer Global Advisors, a large firm with a flat-fee structure, he leverages 12 years of experience and a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach to provide diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios, serving high-net-worth clients and small business owners alike.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Jerod E
Series 63, Series 66
Plymouth, MN
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Jerod Ewing specializes in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by his nine years of experience and a large-firm environment that offers extensive compliance and consulting resources. His firm combines strategic asset allocation with active and passive management, providing a comprehensive approach that also serves executives and founders, with flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly consulting, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower service models.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Kathryne S
Series 63
Mahtomedi, MN
Equity Services, inc.
Kathryne Stuempert specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 28 years of industry experience and a Series 63 designation. Operating within the large firm Equity Services, Inc., she offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates long-term investment strategies, which may provide broader resources and compliance support compared to smaller firms in Minnesota.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $221,971
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