Flat-fee, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Schenectady, NY
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 and want to set up a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands how to balance your business cash flow with your retirement goals. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how fees and plan features affect your long-term savings.
- Flat-fee clarity. Confirm how the advisor charges you to avoid surprises that can eat into your returns.
- Plan type guidance. Ask why they recommend a SEP versus a solo 401(k) based on your business size and income.
- Tax impact awareness. Make sure they consider how your retirement plan choices interact with estate tax rules, especially the exemption thresholds that can trigger large tax bills.
- Business cash flow integration. Check how they factor your business’s income variability into contribution strategies to keep your plan sustainable.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William M
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Rexford, NY
American Financial Advisors Inc
William Mertes offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with a flat-fee financial planning structure ranging from $325 to $5,000. Based in nearby Rexford, NY, he brings 30 years of experience and a CFA® designation, employing a passive, index-based investment approach through American Financial Advisors, which serves high-net-worth clients with a committee-driven, non-discretionary management style.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $1,601,284
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Michael P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Schenectady, NY
LPL Financial
Michael Powers specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial in Schenectady, NY. With 31 years of experience and CFP® certification, he combines expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, serving a diverse client base through a large firm, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Lanny R
Series 66
Glenville, NY
SIP Financial Services
Lanny Rosenbaum specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee financial planning services ranging from $500 to $5,000. Based in Glenville, NY, he brings 4 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, working through SIP Financial Services which provides customized, non-discretionary investment advice using fundamental and technical analysis.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $389,353
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Joseph D
Series 63
Latham, NY
Cetera
Joseph Daddario's 30 years of experience and Series 63 designation equip him to advise on flat-fee retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k) for business owners in Schenectady. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering diverse investment and retirement services, he also brings practical business insight from managing rental properties, which may help integrate business cash flow considerations into retirement planning.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Bryan B
CFA®, Series 63
Niskayuna, NY
Oppenheimer
Bryan Blair specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with a flat-fee structure that varies by plan complexity, making him suitable for business owners in Schenectady, NY seeking clear fee arrangements. His 16 years of experience at Oppenheimer, a large firm offering diverse investment strategies and serving various client types, distinguishes him with access to broad resources and strategic asset allocation expertise.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $609,565
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