Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Ohio
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 in Ohio and want to set up a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands the unique tax and administrative rules that apply. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how local municipal income taxes, which differ by city, might affect your savings and withdrawals.
- Plan type suitability. Confirm how they evaluate whether a SEP or solo 401(k) fits your business size, income variability, and retirement goals.
- Municipal tax impact. Ask how they factor in Ohio’s city-level income taxes when projecting your retirement income and tax liabilities.
- Contribution limits and timing. Check their approach to maximizing your contributions within IRS rules and your cash flow constraints.
- Plan administration support. Understand what help they provide with paperwork, compliance, and ongoing plan management to avoid costly errors.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Elanna G
CFP®, Series 66
Cleveland, OH
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Elanna Gould specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making her well-suited to address the unique tax and administrative challenges faced by Ohio business owners. Affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm, she offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, holds CFP® and Series 66 designations, and brings five years of experience along with a background at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic, providing a blend of corporate and financial expertise.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Thomas T
Series 66
Independence, OH
Hantz financial Services, Inc.
Thomas Trefzger specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to address the unique tax and administrative challenges faced by Ohio business owners. Operating from a large firm, Hantz Financial Services, he offers flat-fee consulting and employs model-driven ETF strategies, providing a blend of cost transparency and advanced investment approaches that may differ from advisors with different fee structures or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $420,083
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Curtis L
Series 63, Series 65
Strongsville, OH
Cademuir Wealth Management
Curtis Lindsay specializes in retirement plans for business owners in Ohio, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 28 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy and options strategies. Operating from Strongsville, OH, his firm offers flat-fee financial planning and supports plan administration with tailored portfolio management using fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive retirement plan services.
Experience: 28 years
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Wayne B
ChFC®, Series 65
Westlake, OH
Prosperity Capital Advisors
Wayne Barker specializes in retirement plans for business owners in Ohio, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 13 years of experience and a ChFC® designation. His firm, Prosperity Capital Advisors, offers a model-driven investment approach with multi-sleeved portfolios and supports diverse clients including retirement plan sponsors. Barker's flat-fee and independent status, combined with expertise in active portfolio management and alternative investments, distinguish him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $506,095
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Daniel M
Series 63, Series 65
Canfield, OH
Merrill
Daniel Memo specializes in retirement plans for business owners in Ohio, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with 26 years of industry experience and expertise in business ownership considerations. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he offers a managed strategy with a 1.10% AUM fee and serves high earners and mid-career professionals, providing comprehensive support for plan administration and retirement income strategy.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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