Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Vermont
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 run a small business in Vermont and want to set up or optimize a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands the unique challenges of business-owner plans. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it fits your business cash flow and long-term retirement goals.
- Plan type suitability. Confirm how they evaluate whether a SEP or solo 401(k) best matches your business size and income variability.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they help balance maximizing tax benefits with maintaining enough working capital.
- Healthcare and retirement link. Given Vermont's rural lifestyle and aging population, check how they integrate healthcare access planning with your retirement strategy.
- Experience with business owners. Look for advisors who have guided clients through plan setup and ongoing adjustments as business needs evolve.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Danny L
Series 63, Series 66
Lincoln, VT
SPC
Danny Lattrell's 34 years of experience and focus on retirement plans for business owners make him well-suited to assist Vermont entrepreneurs with SEP and solo 401(k) plans. Operating within SPC, a large firm managing $5.66 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee segmented and comprehensive financial plans, providing a structured yet flexible approach compared to hourly or AUM-based fees common among peers.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $192,080
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Shawn O
Series 63, Series 66
Bristol, VT
Cetera
Shawn Oxford specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to help Vermont business owners optimize their retirement strategies. With 20 years of experience at Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, he also brings expertise in tax-loss harvesting and charitable giving, providing a broad range of services beyond retirement planning.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Richard B
Series 63, Series 65
Williston, VT
Silverlake Wealth Management LLC
Richard Briand Jr. specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to address the unique needs of Vermont business owners. With 43 years of experience and a flat-fee, negotiable pricing structure, he offers personalized financial planning through SilverLake Wealth Management, which emphasizes long-term portfolio management and serves a diverse client base including trusts and corporations.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $792,053
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Craig E
Series 63, Series 65
Waitsfield, VT
Kestra Advisory
Craig Eilers specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to address the unique needs of Vermont business owners. With 38 years of experience and a flat-fee structure, he operates within Kestra Advisory, a large firm offering comprehensive fiduciary services and plan design, which distinguishes him from advisors at smaller firms or with different fee models.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Michael F
ChFC®, Series 66
Montpelier, VT
Equity Services, inc.
Michael Fletcher specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to help Vermont business owners optimize their retirement strategies. With 17 years of experience at Equity Services, Inc., a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and tailored asset allocation using proprietary and third-party platforms, he provides a comprehensive approach that balances tax benefits and business cash flow considerations.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $221,971
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