Seasoned 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 face unique challenges like irregular income and managing both business and personal finances. Without an advisor who understands these nuances, you might miss opportunities to optimize your tax situation or retirement savings.
Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating the complexities of self-employment finances, helping you avoid common pitfalls.
- Cash flow management. Look for advisors who help you plan for income variability, ensuring you can cover expenses during slower periods.
- Tax planning insight. Confirm they understand deductions and credits specific to self-employed individuals, not just general tax advice.
- Retirement options. Ask how they evaluate retirement plans suited for your business structure, like SEP IRAs or solo 401(k)s.
- Business and personal integration. Check if they coordinate strategies that balance your business growth with your personal financial goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Geoffrey T
Series 66
Chicago, IL
Sanctuary Advisors, LLC
Geoffrey Tomes is well-equipped to assist self-employed individuals with retirement income strategies and business exit planning, leveraging 26 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from Sanctuary Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, he provides tailored financial planning that integrates business and personal goals, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,618,113
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Ryan V
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Richfield, OH
Schwab Wealth Advisory
Ryan Vollweiler's 22 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the financial complexities faced by self-employed individuals, including tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management. Operating within Schwab Wealth Advisory, a large firm offering integrated wealth-management services, he leverages proprietary research tools and asset-allocation models, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less comprehensive resources.
Experience: 22 years
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David G
Series 63, Series 66
Warren, NJ
Guardian Life
David Greenberg's 23 years of experience and focus on self-employed individuals and business owners equip him to address the unique financial challenges of self-employment, including tax-loss harvesting and business exit strategies. Operating within Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and subscription-based planning, he provides flexible fee options and integrates business and personal financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or fee structures.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Chad L
Series 63, Series 66
Eden Prairie, MN
Strategic Wealth Group
Chad Lea's 28 years of experience and focus on self-employed clients equip him to address the unique financial challenges of irregular income and business-personal finance integration. His firm, Strategic Wealth Group, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, managing over $1.5 billion in assets, and provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly consultations, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $429,625
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Kristine S
Series 66
Dayton, OH
AE Wealth Management, LLC
Kristine Skomer specializes in retirement plans for business owners like SEP IRAs and solo 401(k)s, making her well-suited to address the financial complexities faced by self-employed individuals. With 25 years of experience at AE Wealth Management, a large firm offering flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing, she combines tax-loss harvesting and options strategies to provide comprehensive planning for founders and business owners in the US.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $387,358
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