CFP®-certified, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in North Dakota
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 are setting up or managing 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 your business retirement plan as separate from your personal retirement goals, which can lead to missed tax advantages or contribution limits.
- Plan type guidance. Confirm how they help you choose between SEP and solo 401(k) based on your business size, income variability, and growth plans.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they recommend maximizing contributions while balancing cash flow needs and tax benefits.
- Integration with personal goals. Look for advisors who consider your business retirement plan alongside your personal savings and retirement timeline.
- Regulatory updates. Ensure they stay current on IRS rules and state-specific factors that affect your plan's compliance and benefits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian E
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Grand Forks, ND
Edward Jones
Brian Emerson is equipped to assist business owners in North Dakota with retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), leveraging his CFP® certification and eight years of industry experience. Operating from Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm, he offers a comprehensive approach that integrates retirement income strategy and estate planning, supported by a national network and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Keith B
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Fargo, ND
LPL Financial
Keith Burck's 38 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in North Dakota through retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), ensuring integration with personal retirement goals. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions, he provides flat-fee financial planning and has expertise in tax-loss harvesting and college savings, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $399,489
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James F
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Bismark, ND
Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC
James Frigstad's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in North Dakota through retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), integrating these with personal retirement goals. His firm, Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, offers a broad range of services including asset management and retirement plan consulting, with flexible fee options such as flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited fee structures or narrower service scopes.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $386,491
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Perry B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bismarck, ND
Newedge Advisors
Perry Bohl's 36 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide business owners in North Dakota through retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), ensuring integration with personal retirement goals. His affiliation with NewEdge Advisors, a large firm offering flat fees for financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, distinguishes him by combining comprehensive asset management with tailored financial planning services.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $813,531
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Michelle H
CFP®, CFA®
Mandan, ND
Briaud Financial Advisors
Michelle Holmes specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, making her well-suited to help North Dakota business owners integrate these plans with their personal retirement goals. With CFP® and CFA® designations, three years of advisory experience, and a background at Security National Bank, she offers flat-fee financial planning through Briaud Financial Advisors, a firm managing $775 million with a macro-economic and options strategy approach.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $3,275,898
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