Independent, 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 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 unique business cash flow and tax situation. A common mistake is choosing a plan that looks good on paper but doesn't align with your income patterns or retirement goals. Independent advisors here work without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible advice tailored to your business.
- Plan suitability. Ask how they evaluate whether a SEP or solo 401(k) best matches your business size and income variability.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider Washington’s unique tax environment, including federal taxes and the state’s capital gains tax.
- Contribution strategy. Look for advisors who help you optimize contributions year to year, balancing business needs and retirement savings.
- Compliance and administration. Ensure they guide you through plan setup and ongoing IRS rules to avoid costly mistakes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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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) plans, making him well-suited to address the unique cash flow and tax considerations of Washington business owners. His firm offers flat-fee consulting and financial planning, serving primarily non-high-net-worth individual clients, and he brings 10 years of experience along with designations like ChFC® and Series 66, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or client focuses.
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) plans, making her well-suited to address the unique cash flow and tax considerations of business owners in Washington. Operating independently at Coldstream Wealth Management, she offers flat-fee and hourly fee structures, serves high-net-worth clients, and benefits from a team-based investment approach within a firm managing $12.4 billion in assets, providing a broad resource base compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $2,883,841
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Randall K
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Issaquah, WA
Merit Financial Advisors
Randall Kim specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to address the unique cash flow and tax considerations of Washington business owners. With 47 years of experience and a flat-fee structure, he offers seasoned, independent advice through Merit Financial Advisors, a firm managing $10.6 billion with a diversified investment approach and customizable portfolios, distinguishing him from other local advisors.
Experience: 48 years
Avg account: $897,421
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Sean B
Series 65
Mukilteo, WA
Simplicity wealth
Sean Bolen specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to address the unique cash flow and tax considerations of Washington business owners. His firm, Simplicity Wealth, offers a model-driven, fund-of-funds investment approach and serves both individual and high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and asset-based fee structures, providing flexible options compared to other independent advisors in the area.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $202,617
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Krista W
CFP®
Olympia, WA
SoundView Advisors
Krista Wallace specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making her well-suited to address the unique cash flow and tax considerations of Washington business owners. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor at SoundView Advisors, she offers discretionary portfolio management with a 1.25% AUM fee, focusing on high-net-worth clients and providing customized asset allocation and formal quarterly reviews, which may differ from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,044,263
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