Seasoned financial advisors working with self-employed clients 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 run your own business or freelance in San Diego, you face unique financial challenges like managing irregular income and planning for taxes that can vary widely year to year. Without an advisor experienced in self-employment finances, you might miss opportunities to optimize your tax situation or protect your personal assets.
Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complexities, helping you avoid common pitfalls.
- Tax planning nuances. Ask how they handle estimated tax payments and deductions specific to self-employed income.
- Retirement options. Confirm they understand the pros and cons of plans like SEP IRAs or solo 401(k)s tailored to your business.
- Cash flow management. Look for strategies that balance business expenses with personal financial goals.
- Property tax insights. In California, Proposition 13 limits property tax increases; see how they incorporate this into your long-term plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
San Diego, CA
LPL Enterprise
Michael McNeill's 35 years of experience and focus on self-employed and founder clients in San Diego equip him to address unique financial challenges like tax planning and retirement options tailored to business owners. Operating within LPL Enterprise, a large firm offering flat-fee planning and diverse investment solutions, he combines broad resources with personalized service, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower specialties.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $239,757
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Stephen L
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Emerald Hills, CA
Realta Investment Advisors, Inc
Stephen Lovell's 29 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP IRAs and solo 401(k)s, make him well-suited for self-employed clients managing complex retirement options. His firm, Realta Investment Advisors, offers flat-fee financial planning and emphasizes individualized asset allocation, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned insight with a broad investment approach and a moderate client load.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $311,930
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Nebojsa S
Series 63, Series 65
San Diego, CA
Guardian Life
Nebojsa Subotic brings 21 years of experience advising self-employed clients in San Diego, specializing in business exit strategies and tax-loss harvesting. Working with Guardian Life, a large firm offering flat fees and subscription-based consulting, he combines deep industry knowledge with flexible fee structures, distinguishing him from advisors with less firm support or narrower service options.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Darren W
Series 63, Series 65
San Diego, CA
VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.
Darren Wagerman's 26 years of experience and focus on self-employed clients in San Diego equip him to address unique challenges like retirement income strategy and business ownership considerations. Affiliated with Voya Financial Advisors, a large firm offering both flat-fee and hourly consulting options, he combines extensive industry knowledge with flexible fee structures, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $236,678
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Grant K
VerifiedSeries 7, Series 66
La Mesa, CA
OSAIC
Grant Knox's 33 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP IRAs and solo 401(k)s, make him well-suited to address the financial complexities faced by self-employed clients in San Diego. Operating from La Mesa with a large firm, he offers flat-fee planning options and integrates a Biblical worldview into financial strategies, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $398,336
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