CFP®-certified, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Oakland, CA
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 into your overall financial picture. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it affects your taxes and cash flow over time. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them guide you through complex retirement decisions.
- Plan type suitability. Ask how they determine whether a SEP or solo 401(k) best matches your business size and income variability.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider California's high income taxes and how retirement contributions can reduce your taxable income.
- Contribution strategy. Look for advice on balancing retirement savings with your business's cash flow needs.
- Long-term planning. Ensure they discuss how your retirement plan interacts with other goals, like property ownership under Proposition 13's tax limits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Long T
CFP®, Series 66
Oakland, CA
Creative Planning
Long Tran's CFP® certification and 11 years of experience equip him to advise Oakland business owners on SEP and solo 401(k) plans, considering tax impacts and cash flow. At Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates tax-loss harvesting and sustainable investing, catering to high-net-worth clients with tailored retirement income strategies.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Timothy M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
PFG Advisors
Timothy Mansell's 38 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to advise Oakland business owners on SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, considering tax impacts and cash flow. His firm, PFG Advisors, offers flat-fee financial planning and employs a macroeconomic and ETF-based investment approach, serving a diverse client base including trusts and corporate clients, which may suit those seeking comprehensive, fee-transparent services.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $421,263
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Nicholas L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
Apella Wealth
Nicholas Levinson's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to advise Oakland business owners on SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, considering tax impacts and cash flow. His firm, Apella Wealth, serves high-net-worth clients with a model-driven, tax-aware investment approach and offers flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or less specialized investment methods.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,287,176
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Theodore J
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Oakland, CA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Theodore Jablonski's 35 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to advise Oakland business owners on SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, considering tax impacts and cash flow. His firm blends active and passive investment strategies and offers flat fees from $250 to $50,000, distinguishing him with flexible pricing and a large-firm support structure.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Minh D
CFP®, Series 66
Alameda, CA
LPL Financial
Minh Dinh's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to advise Oakland-area business owners on SEP and solo 401(k) retirement plans, considering tax impacts and cash flow. Working with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves clients including retirement plan sponsors, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $399,489
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