Flat-fee, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in St. Charles, MO
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 are setting up or managing 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 your retirement plan as separate from your business cash flow and tax situation, which can lead to missed savings or unexpected tax bills. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Plan integration. Look for advisors who connect your retirement plan decisions with your business income and expenses, not just investment choices.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they help you decide the right amount to contribute each year based on your business performance and retirement goals.
- Tax implications. Confirm they explain how your plan affects your current and future tax situation, including deductions and potential penalties.
- Plan administration. Check if they assist with paperwork and compliance to keep your plan running smoothly and avoid costly errors.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew W
Series 66
St. Charles, MO
Cetera
Matthew Waldrop specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with 23 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he combines expertise in tax-loss harvesting and charitable giving, and brings practical business insight from managing multiple parking lot businesses in the St. Louis area.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Andrew K
Series 63, Series 65
St. Charles, MO
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Andrew Kinney offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 18 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating within J. W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, integrating retirement strategies with business cash flow and tax considerations, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $255,702
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Ryan A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Saint Charles, MO
LPL Financial
Ryan Alsup specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee financial planning services in Saint Charles, MO. With 23 years of experience and CFP® certification, he operates through LPL Financial, a large firm known for comprehensive advisory and brokerage services, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Edward O
Series 66
Saint Louis, MO
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.
Edward O'Neal specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, with 29 years of experience in St. Charles, MO. He offers negotiable flat fees for financial planning and plan participant consulting through Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, a large SEC-registered firm providing diverse investment strategies and ongoing oversight, which may appeal to business owners seeking integrated plan management and tax-aware advice.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $553,528
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Jennifer B
CFP®, ChFC®
Des Peres, MO
Creative Planning
Jennifer Burleson specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, and offers flat-fee financial planning with negotiated fees tailored to complex cases. Based in Des Peres, MO, she works at Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion in assets, employing a financial planning-led approach with low-cost indexing and tax-loss harvesting, serving high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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