CFP®-certified financial advisors working with self-employed clients
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're self-employed, you likely face irregular income and complex tax situations that require careful financial planning. Without an advisor familiar with these challenges, you might miss opportunities to optimize cash flow or tax deductions.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which can help you navigate the unique demands of self-employment.
- Cash flow management. Ask how they help smooth income fluctuations and plan for lean periods.
- Tax planning nuances. Confirm they understand deductions and quarterly estimated payments specific to self-employed individuals.
- Retirement options. Explore how they evaluate retirement plans suited for your business structure and income variability.
- Business and personal finance integration. Check if they coordinate your business finances with your personal goals for a cohesive plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Elanna G
CFP®, Series 66
Cleveland, OH
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, specializing in retirement plans for business owners and wealth management, making her well-suited to address the financial complexities faced by self-employed clients. Operating from a large firm, she offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, combining expertise in retirement income strategy and annuities, which distinguishes her from advisors with different fee structures or narrower specialties.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Marcus Z
CFP®, Series 66
Fort Worth, TX
First Command Advisory Services
Marcus Zapata is a CFP® with nine years of experience, specializing in self-employed clients and young professionals, based in Fort Worth, TX. He works at First Command Advisory Services, a large firm known for active portfolio management and retirement income strategies, offering a 1.30% AUM fee and integrating tax-loss harvesting and ESG investing approaches.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $214,697
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Peter K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Camarillo, CA
BrightPath Wealth Planning, LLC
Peter Kozak III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, specializing in retirement plans for business owners and wealth management, making him well-suited for self-employed clients managing complex finances. Operating independently in Camarillo, CA, he offers flat-fee and project-based financial planning, employing a long-term passive investment approach with low-cost funds, which may appeal to high-net-worth individuals seeking tailored, cost-effective strategies.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,585,655
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Douglas F
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
New Philadelphia, OH
Rea Wealth Management
Douglas Feller's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the financial complexities faced by self-employed clients, including retirement income strategy and equity compensation tax planning. Based in New Philadelphia, OH, he operates within Rea Wealth Management, a firm managing nearly $900 million with a team of 11 advisors, offering both customized and model-based portfolio management with negotiable fees.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $932,578
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Michelle M
CFP®, Series 65
Prescott, AZ
Brio Financial Planning
Michelle Morris specializes in assisting self-employed clients with cash flow management and retirement planning, leveraging her 14 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, she offers personalized, goals-based financial planning and tax preparation services, distinguishing her from advisors who may rely on asset-based fees or discretionary portfolio management.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $1,608,783
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