Large-firm, 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 own a business and are setting up or managing a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands how these plans fit into your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating your retirement plan as separate from your business cash flow and tax situation, which can lead to missed savings or unexpected tax bills. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and compliance support, which can benefit your plan's administration.
- Plan integration with business finances. Ask how they coordinate your retirement contributions with your business income and expenses to optimize tax benefits.
- Compliance and paperwork expertise. Confirm they help manage the required filings and deadlines to avoid penalties.
- Tax impact awareness. Since Washington has no state income tax but does tax capital gains, check how they factor federal and state taxes into your retirement planning.
- Plan selection guidance. Understand why they recommend a SEP versus a solo 401(k) based on your business size, income variability, and retirement goals.
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) plans, supported by 28 years of experience and her role at large firm LPL Financial. She offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, which may appeal to business owners seeking predictable costs, and her firm’s broad resources provide compliance and investment support, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Marc R
ChFC®, Series 66
Liberty Lake, WA
Edward Jones
Marc Rubin specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to help integrate these plans with your business finances and tax considerations in Washington. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers extensive resources and compliance support, with eight years of experience and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller firms or less experienced advisors.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Joshua B
Series 63, Series 65
Enumclaw, WA
Eagle Strategies (NY Life)
Joshua Bauer specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, making him well-suited to help integrate these plans with your business finances in Washington. With 16 years of experience at Eagle Strategies, a large firm offering comprehensive retirement plan consulting and flexible fee structures, he brings expertise in retirement income strategy and annuities, supporting business owners with tailored financial planning and compliance assistance.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $235,446
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Hugh S
Series 63, Series 66
Spokane, WA
Merrill
Hugh Severs specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, supported by 14 years of industry experience and credentials like CPFA and RAFA. Based in Spokane, WA, he works within Merrill's large-firm resources, offering expertise in business succession and stock option strategies, which can provide comprehensive financial planning beyond retirement plan setup.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Ralph K
Series 63, Series 65
Tacoma, WA
Cetera
Ralph Kowal specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, leveraging 26 years of experience and a large-firm platform at Cetera that supports compliance and tax-aware planning. His flat-fee and hourly consulting options, combined with expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, distinguish him by offering flexible fee structures and comprehensive financial planning tailored to business owners in Washington.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $306,089
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