Large-firm, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in San Diego, 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 business and personal finances. A common mistake is treating these plans as standalone products without considering their impact on your tax situation and cash flow.
- Plan integration. Ask how they coordinate your retirement plan with your business cash flow and personal tax strategy.
- Tax implications. Confirm they understand California's high income taxes and how Proposition 13 limits property tax increases for homeowners.
- Large-firm resources. Advisors here have access to extensive support and tools, which can benefit complex plan setups and ongoing management.
- Compliance expertise. Ensure they keep your plan aligned with IRS rules and reporting requirements to avoid costly penalties.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Coley D
Series 63, Series 65
San Diego, CA
OSAIC
Coley Davis III specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 37 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating within OSAIC, a large firm offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with advanced asset-allocation tools, he provides flat-fee and hourly fee structures, catering to both retail and institutional clients in San Diego.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $398,336
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John L
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 66
San Diego, CA
Independent Financial Group, LLC
John Lord specializes in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 27 years of experience and credentials including CFP® and CFA®. Based in San Diego and part of the large Independent Financial Group, LLC, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates business ownership insights, as he co-owns a local restaurant, providing practical understanding of business cash flow and tax strategies.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $474,424
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Ia Phan J
Series 63, Series 66
San Diego, CA
Cetera
Ia Phan Jones specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 18 years of industry experience and a large-firm environment at Cetera in San Diego. Her expertise extends to tax-loss harvesting and business exit strategies, offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, which may provide flexible options compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Christie C
Series 66
San Diego, CA
Kestra Advisory
Christie Caliva specializes in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 18 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Working with Kestra Advisory, a large firm managing nearly $80 billion in assets, she offers flat-fee planning and consulting, benefiting from extensive resources and expertise in plan design and compliance, which distinguishes her from other advisors in San Diego.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Luis B
Series 66
San Diego, CA
Edward Jones
Luis Beltran at Edward Jones brings 15 years of experience advising on retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, within a large-firm setting in San Diego. His background with major financial institutions and management of a local rental business provide practical insights, while Edward Jones offers extensive resources and a comprehensive wealth management approach with a program fee up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $246,728
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