Large-firm, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Oregon
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 Oregon 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 business cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it impacts your income taxes or your ability to contribute consistently.
- Plan type suitability. Confirm how they evaluate whether a SEP or solo 401(k) better matches your business size and income variability.
- Tax impact insight. Ask how they factor Oregon's relatively high income taxes into your retirement contributions and withdrawals.
- Contribution strategy. Look for advisors who help you plan contributions around your business cycles, not just calendar years.
- Large-firm resources. Advisors here can leverage extensive firm support, which may offer more options but also means navigating larger organizational processes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian N
Series 66
Bend, OR
Cetera
Brian Newton's expertise in retirement plans for business owners, combined with 12 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, equips him to address the complexities of SEP and solo 401(k) plans in Oregon. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, distinguishing him from advisors with purely asset-based fees.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Kathy P
Series 63, Series 65
Aloha, OR
LPL Financial
Kathy Phillips specializes in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 29 years of experience and her role at large firm LPL Financial in Oregon. She offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, which may appeal to business owners seeking predictable costs, and her expertise extends to tax-loss harvesting and college savings, providing broader financial planning support compared to some peers.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Bruce B
Series 66
Eugene, OR
Edward Jones
Bruce Burbank specializes in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to help Oregon business owners navigate these options. With nine years of experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers access to extensive resources and a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less comprehensive support.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Anders R
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Powell Butte, OR
LPL Financial
Anders Ramstad 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 for Oregon business owners. With 21 years of experience at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm offering extensive resources, he provides flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, and holds CFP® and ChFC® designations, distinguishing him through both expertise and flexible fee structures.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Sharon G
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Portland, OR
Eagle Strategies (NY Life)
Sharon Gerlach specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making her well-suited to address the retirement planning needs of Oregon business owners. With 26 years of experience at a large firm, Eagle Strategies, she offers a range of fee structures including AUM and hourly fees, and leverages extensive firm resources to provide coordinated investment advice and retirement plan consulting.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $235,446
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