Flat-fee, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Pleasanton, 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 are setting up or managing 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 treating your business retirement plan as separate from your personal tax and income strategy, which can lead to missed savings or unexpected tax bills. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Plan integration. Confirm how they coordinate your business retirement plan with your personal finances and tax situation.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they help decide the right contribution levels to balance business cash flow and retirement goals.
- Regulatory knowledge. Make sure they understand state-specific rules like California’s Proposition 13 property tax limits and how these affect your planning.
- Fee clarity. Verify what services are included in the flat fee and how often you’ll be billed.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kevin S
CFP®, Series 63
Pleasantan, CA
Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC
Kevin Shelton offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with 30 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating in Pleasanton, CA, he provides flat-fee retirement plan advisory services through Buck Wealth Strategies, which manages $565 million in assets using a tactical asset allocation approach, distinguishing him with a multi-advisor team and comprehensive wealth management capabilities.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $323,930
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Kenneth L
Series 66
Pleasanton, CA
LPL Financial
Kenneth Lemas specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial in Pleasanton, CA. With 12 years of experience and expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, he supports business owners by integrating retirement strategies with personal finances, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with different fee structures.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Zheng W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Pleasanton, CA
Sierra Pacific Private Wealth, LLC
Zheng Wan specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee financial planning packages starting at $4,800. With 12 years of experience and CFP® certification, he serves high-net-worth clients in Pleasanton, CA, providing integrated wealth management and tax strategies tailored to small businesses, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive service offerings.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $817,241
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Cade M
Series 63, Series 66
Pleasanton, CA
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Cade Mayer specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee arrangements that can be negotiated to fit client needs. Operating from Pleasanton, CA, he brings three years of experience and access to Cambridge Investment Research Advisors' broad resources, serving diverse clients with comprehensive retirement plan advisory and financial planning services.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Bradley H
Series 63
Pleasanton, CA
American Investors Company
Bradley Haupt's extensive 49 years of experience and focus on retirement plans for business owners make him well-suited to assist with SEP and solo 401(k) plans in Pleasanton, CA. His firm offers flat fees for financial planning and seminars, and his background in tax planning through Allied Tax Planners adds valuable insight into integrating business retirement plans with personal tax strategies.
Experience: 49 years
Avg account: $787,056
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