CFP®-certified, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in New Haven, CT
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 SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands how these plans fit into your overall retirement and tax picture. A common mistake is treating these plans as isolated accounts rather than part of a coordinated strategy that balances contributions, tax benefits, and future withdrawals. CFP® certification means the advisors below have formal training in retirement and tax planning, which is essential for navigating these complex decisions.
- Plan design nuances. Ask how they tailor SEP or solo 401(k) options to your business size and cash flow, not just standard templates.
- Contribution optimization. Confirm they help you maximize tax-advantaged contributions while considering your personal and business income.
- Tax impact awareness. Ensure they understand how your retirement plan choices affect your current and future tax liabilities, including estate and gift tax planning common in high-wealth areas.
- Coordination with other benefits. Check if they integrate your retirement plan with other employee benefits and personal savings for a comprehensive approach.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Carlos S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Farmington, CT
Cetera
Carlos Salmon's CFP® certification and 11 years of experience equip him to handle retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, in New Haven, CT. Affiliated with Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he also specializes in tax-loss harvesting and charitable giving, serving high earners and those approaching retirement, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Darrelyn B
CFP®, Series 63
Hamden, CT
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.
Darrelyn Brennan's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to handle retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with a focus on tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management. Affiliated with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, a large firm managing $15.7 billion in assets, she offers flat-fee financial planning and serves executive and founder clients, providing a broad wealth management perspective beyond retirement plans.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $553,528
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Andrew M
CFP®, Series 65
North Haven, CT
Open Circle Wealth Partners
Andrew Madlener's decade of experience and CFP® certification equip him to tailor SEP and solo 401(k) plans for business owners in the New Haven area, integrating these with broader retirement and tax strategies. His firm, Open Circle Wealth Partners, serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee consulting model and employs a long-term, asset-class investment approach using passive funds and fixed-income portfolios, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or investment styles.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,827,850
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Mark S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Hamden, CT
LPL Financial
Mark Stevens offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by his 28 years of experience and CFP® certification. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients, he provides flat-fee financial planning and integrates tax-loss harvesting and college savings strategies, distinguishing him from other advisors in the New Haven area.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Roain S
CFP®
Woodbridge, CT
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Roain Saunders specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and holds CFP® certification, ensuring expertise in retirement and tax planning. Based in Woodbridge, CT, he works at Mercer Global Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a Modern Portfolio Theory approach and offers flat-fee structures alongside AUM fees, differentiating him from advisors with different fee models or firm sizes.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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