Flat-fee, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in The Dalles, OR
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 your business cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how fees and contributions affect your bottom line over time. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you can expect predictable costs regardless of your account size.
- Plan type guidance. Confirm how they help you pick between SEP and solo 401(k) based on your business structure and income variability.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they recommend balancing your retirement savings with business reinvestment needs.
- Tax impact awareness. Ensure they consider Oregon's relatively high income taxes when planning your contributions and withdrawals.
- Fee transparency. Verify that the flat fee covers all services related to plan setup, maintenance, and compliance advice.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jason S
CFP®, Series 66
Hood River, OR
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Jason Smith offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, supported by 20 years of industry experience and CFP® certification. Based in Hood River, OR, he works with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach and flat-fee options, providing predictable costs and comprehensive wealth advisory services.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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John M
Series 63, Series 65
Hood River, OR
Kovack Advisors, Inc.
John Mendola offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with 28 years of experience and flat-fee financial planning services negotiated per engagement. Based in Hood River, OR, he works through Kovack Advisors, which serves diverse clients nationwide and emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure using mutual funds and ETFs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $433,120
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Sylvia J
Series 66
The Dalles, OR
LPL Financial
Sylvia Jorgensen offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, with 19 years of experience and a Series 66 designation in The Dalles, OR. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm, she provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, combining wealth management and tax-loss harvesting to support business owners balancing retirement savings and tax considerations.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $399,489
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