Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in New York
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 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 cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it impacts your overall tax bill, especially with New York's estate tax rules that can trigger big taxes just above exemption limits.
- Plan type fit. Ask why a SEP or solo 401(k) suits your business size and income pattern, not just which plan is easiest to set up.
- Tax impact insight. Confirm they model how your retirement contributions affect both income and estate taxes, avoiding surprises later.
- Contribution strategy. Look for advisors who help balance maximizing contributions with maintaining enough cash flow for your business needs.
- Plan administration support. Check how they assist with ongoing plan paperwork and compliance to keep your retirement plan running smoothly.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael H
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Melville, NY
Imperity Wealth Alliance LLC
Michael Hunt specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 25 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy and business exit planning. Based in Melville, NY, he offers flat-fee consulting options starting at $300 and combines his financial advising with tax preparation insights, distinguishing him from others by integrating tax planning with retirement strategy for business owners.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $374,449
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David G
CFP®, Series 63
New Rochelle, NY
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
David Gabay specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to address the unique cash flow and tax considerations of business owners in New York. With 43 years of experience, CFP® certification, and affiliation with the large firm Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, providing flexible options compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Elroy G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Williamsville, NY
Cetera
Elroy Goodyear specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 24 years of experience and CFP® certification to address unique cash flow and tax considerations. Based in Williamsville, NY, he operates within Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, and provides flexible flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing him from advisors with more rigid fee structures.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $306,089
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John D
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Oppenheimer
John Dubois specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 26 years of experience and a flat-fee structure that varies with plan complexity. Operating within Oppenheimer, a large firm known for diverse advisory and brokerage services, he offers strategic asset allocation and plan administration support, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee models in New York.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $609,565
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Joseph S
CFA®, Series 66
New Hartford, NY
Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC
Joseph Summa specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 13 years of experience and CFA® credentials to address unique cash flow and tax considerations. Based in New Hartford, NY, he offers independent advice through Ascent Wealth Partners, which supports plan administration and employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on local New York City markets.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $1,272,448
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