Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals in Mount Vernon, WA
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 your unique financial picture. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it impacts your overall tax situation and long-term wealth.
- Tax-aware plan design. Look for advisors who consider federal taxes and Washington’s capital gains tax, not just the absence of state income tax.
- High-net-worth focus. Confirm they tailor strategies to your wealth level, balancing retirement savings with other investment goals.
- Business cash flow integration. Ask how they align retirement contributions with your business’s income cycles to avoid cash flow strain.
- Plan flexibility. Check if they help you adjust your retirement plan as your business grows or your financial goals change.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Peter M
CFP®, Series 66
Bellingham, WA
Creative Planning
Peter Moormeier specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with a focus on high-net-worth clients. Based in Bellingham, WA, he brings 16 years of experience and works at Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion in assets, offering flat-fee financial planning and a blend of low-cost indexing with active management strategies.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Deka W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Bellingham, WA
Skyline Advisors, Inc.
Deka Wiebusch specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with a focus on high-net-worth clients in the Mount Vernon area. With 20 years of experience and CFP® certification, she offers a research-based investment approach through Skyline Advisors, providing discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting with fees up to 1.00% AUM.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,017,004
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Scott S
Series 63, Series 65
Bellingham, WA
TIAA-CREF
Scott Steele specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with a focus on high-net-worth clients in the Mount Vernon area. With 31 years of experience at TIAA-CREF, he offers tax-aware plan design and integrates retirement strategies with business cash flow, charging a 0.30% annual fee under a large-firm structure, which may differ from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $523,144
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