Large-firm, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Seattle, WA
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 these plans as just another account, rather than a tool that affects your taxes, cash flow, and business growth.
- Plan design expertise. Ask how they tailor the plan to your business size and income variability, not just standard templates.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider Washington's unique tax environment, including federal taxes and the state capital gains tax.
- Coordination with business goals. See if they integrate retirement planning with your business succession or expansion strategies.
- Large-firm resources. Advisors here can leverage extensive support teams and tools, which may benefit complex business situations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James Z
Series 66
Seattle, WA
LPL Financial
James Zwickert specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 23 years of experience and a Series 66 designation in Seattle. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering extensive resources and a flat-fee structure, he also brings expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, serving founders and retired clients.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Karalyn C
Series 66
Seattle, WA
Independent Financial Group, LLC
Karalyn Carlton specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 23 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Working with Independent Financial Group, a large dual-registered firm, she offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, leveraging extensive resources to serve founders and executives in Seattle, WA.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $474,424
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Michelle M
Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Hightower Advisors
Michelle Murray's 36 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, combined with her role at large firm Hightower Advisors in Seattle, equip her to tailor SEP and solo 401(k) plans to complex business needs. Her flat-fee structure and focus on high-net-worth clients, along with skills in tax-loss harvesting and business exit strategies, distinguish her from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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Daniel S
Series 66
Seattle, WA
Oppenheimer
Daniel Seidel specializes in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 12 years of experience at Oppenheimer, a large firm known for strategic asset allocation and comprehensive retirement planning. His flat-fee structure and focus on executive and founder clients in Seattle provide tailored solutions that integrate business goals with tax-aware retirement strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with less firm support or narrower client focus.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $609,565
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Marshall T
Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Cetera
Marshall Thomas specializes in retirement plans for business owners like SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 23 years of experience and a large-firm platform at Cetera in Seattle. He offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, serving diverse clients including high earners and business owners, with expertise in tax-loss harvesting and charitable giving, which may provide broader financial strategies beyond retirement planning.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $306,089
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