Large-firm, 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 into your overall business finances. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it affects your tax situation and cash flow throughout the year. Large-firm advisors often have access to more resources and a wider range of plan options, which can benefit your business.
- Plan design expertise. Ask how they tailor SEP or solo 401(k) plans to match your business size and income variability.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider your state’s income tax when recommending contribution levels and plan types.
- Ongoing plan management. Find out how they help you stay compliant with IRS rules and adjust your plan as your business grows.
- Resource access. Large firms may offer additional services like payroll integration or employee education; ask what’s included for your plan.
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 brings 20 years of experience and CFP® certification to managing retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, at the large firm Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His firm’s long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach and broad financial services, combined with flat-fee options, distinguish him from other advisors in the The Dalles area.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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John C
ChFC®, Series 63
The Dalles, OR
Eagle Strategies (NY Life)
John Coats specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 29 years of experience and credentials like ChFC® and Series 63. Operating within Eagle Strategies, a large firm affiliated with New York Life, he offers access to extensive resources and a range of plan options, with flexible fee structures including AUM-based and hourly fees, distinguishing him from other advisors in The Dalles, OR.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $235,446
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Sylvia J
Series 66
The Dalles, OR
LPL Financial
Sylvia Jorgensen at LPL Financial in The Dalles, OR, specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 19 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her large-firm affiliation offers access to extensive resources and a flat-fee structure, distinguishing her from others by combining wealth management, tax-loss harvesting, and college savings expertise tailored for business owners.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Molly S
Series 66
Hood River, OR
Edward Jones
Molly Searcy specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by Edward Jones' large-firm resources. With two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation, she offers a program fee up to 1.35% annually and brings additional insight from her background in home loans and local community involvement in Hood River, OR.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $246,728
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