Seasoned, 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 financial picture. A common mistake is treating your business retirement plan as separate from your personal tax and income planning, which can lead to missed savings opportunities. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate these complexities.
- Plan integration. Look for advisors who connect your business retirement plan with your personal tax situation, not just the plan's rules.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they recommend balancing contributions between your business plan and other retirement accounts to maximize benefits.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand California's high income taxes and how Proposition 13 limits property tax increases, affecting your long-term planning.
- Experience with business owners. Ensure they have a track record of advising clients who run businesses similar in size and structure to yours.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Charles K
Series 63, Series 66
San Diego, CA
Cetera
Charles Kraft III brings 32 years of experience advising business owners on retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k) in San Diego, integrating these plans with personal tax and income strategies. Operating through Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee planning and fiduciary solutions, he serves high earners and approaching retirees, distinguishing himself with expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $306,089
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John L
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 66
San Diego, CA
Independent Financial Group, LLC
John Lord's 26 years of experience and dual CFP® and CFA® credentials equip him to handle retirement plans for business owners in San Diego, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans. As a 50% owner of a local restaurant and part of a large, dual-registered firm offering flat-fee planning, he combines practical business insight with comprehensive financial services, distinguishing him from other advisors.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $474,424
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John M
Series 63, Series 66
San Diego, CA
Sound Income Strategies, LLC
John McCartin brings 24 years of experience advising business owners on retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k) in San Diego, integrating these plans with personal tax and income strategies. His firm, Sound Income Strategies, manages $4 billion in assets and offers a customized investment approach emphasizing fixed-income and equity analysis, with flat-fee and hourly financial planning options that may suit diverse client needs.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $168,290
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Brady F
Series 66
San Diego, CA
LPL Financial
Brady Foley's 26 years of experience and Series 66 designation equip him to advise San Diego business owners on integrating SEP and solo 401(k) plans with personal tax strategies, especially within California's tax environment. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee planning and diverse investment solutions, he also brings insight from managing a business entity, distinguishing him from advisors without direct business management experience.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Kurt E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
San Diego, CA
Kestra Advisory
Kurt Eakin's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, in San Diego. Working at Kestra Advisory, a large firm managing nearly $80 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, serving a diverse client base with expertise in business exit strategies and wealth management.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $618,892
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