Flat-fee, retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors in Washington
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 business in Washington 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 cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing a plan without considering how it impacts your business finances and personal tax burden, especially since Washington has no state income tax but does tax long-term capital gains.
- Plan type fit. Ask how they decide between SEP and solo 401(k) based on your business size, income variability, and retirement goals.
- Flat-fee clarity. Confirm what services are included in the flat fee and how ongoing support is handled.
- Tax impact insight. Look for advisors who explain how federal taxes and Washington’s capital gains tax affect your retirement savings strategy.
- Experience with business owners. Check if they have worked with clients who balance business cash flow needs with retirement contributions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Katheryne M
Series 63, Series 65
Shelton, WA
LPL Financial
Katheryne Mcmillan specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, making her well-suited to address the unique cash flow and tax considerations of Washington business owners. With 28 years of experience at LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, she combines seasoned expertise with access to extensive investment research and diverse client services, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms or with less comprehensive support.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Mark W
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Edmonds, WA
IP Financial Advisory Services LLC
Mark Weatherly specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, making him well-suited to address the unique cash flow and tax considerations of Washington business owners. His flat-fee structure ranges from $500 to $20,000 per plan, and with 10 years of experience and credentials like ChFC® and Series 66, he offers independent advice through IP Financial Advisory Services, focusing on non-high-net-worth individual clients in Edmonds, WA.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $240,578
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Kristi P
Series 65
Bellevue, WA
Coldstream Wealth Management
Kristi Panza specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, making her well-suited to address the unique cash flow and tax considerations for business owners in Washington. Operating from Bellevue, WA, she offers flat-fee financial planning through Coldstream Wealth Management, an employee-owned firm managing $12.4 billion in assets, and serves high-net-worth clients with a team-based investment approach supported by an internal strategy group.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $2,883,841
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Ralph K
Series 63, Series 65
Tacoma, WA
Cetera
Ralph Kowal's 26 years of experience and focus on retirement plans for business owners make him well-suited to advise on SEP and solo 401(k) plans in Washington. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning negotiated with clients, he combines expertise in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, providing a broad perspective compared to advisors with narrower specialties or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Tyler P
CFP®, Series 66
Kennewick, WA
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Tyler Price specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) options, making him well-suited to address the unique cash flow and tax considerations for Washington business owners. His 20 years of experience, CFP® certification, and affiliation with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors—a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and consulting—distinguish him by combining deep expertise with flexible fee arrangements and broad investment resources.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $378,281
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