Seasoned, 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 business retirement plan as separate from your personal tax and investment strategy, which can lead to missed savings or tax inefficiencies. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate these complexities.
- Plan integration insight. Look for advisors who explain how your SEP or solo 401(k) works alongside your personal retirement accounts and tax situation.
- Tax impact awareness. Since Washington has no state income tax but does tax capital gains, ask how they factor this into your retirement plan decisions.
- Business cash flow alignment. Confirm they consider your business’s cash flow when recommending contribution levels or plan changes.
- Experience with plan rules. Ensure they understand the specific IRS rules and deadlines that apply to SEP and solo 401(k) plans to avoid costly errors.
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 brings 28 years of experience advising business owners on retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k), ensuring these plans integrate with personal tax and investment strategies. Operating from Shelton, WA with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, she also specializes in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad approach compared to advisors focused solely on retirement plans.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Ralph K
Series 63, Series 65
Tacoma, WA
Cetera
Ralph Kowal's 26 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k), equip him to integrate these plans with personal tax and investment strategies effectively. Based in Tacoma, WA, he operates within Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, which may provide a broader range of services compared to smaller firms or hourly-only advisors.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Randall K
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Issaquah, WA
Merit Financial Advisors
Randall Kim's 47 years of experience and specialization in retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to handle SEP and solo 401(k) plans in Washington. His firm, Merit Financial Advisors, manages $10.6 billion with a long-term, diversified investment approach, offering flat-fee financial planning and serving a broad client base including retirement plan sponsors, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 48 years
Avg account: $897,421
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Dana A
Series 63, Series 65
Kennewick, WA
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Dana Allen's 28 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, make her well-equipped to address the complexities of integrating these plans with personal tax and investment strategies. Operating from Kennewick, WA, she offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm serving diverse clients, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Darlene H
Series 63, Series 65
Kennewick, WA
Eagle Strategies (NY Life)
Darlene Hathaway's 23 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k) plans, make her well-equipped to assist Washington business owners with integrating these plans into their overall financial strategies. Affiliated with Eagle Strategies, a large firm offering client-directed solutions and retirement plan consulting, she provides flexible fee options including AUM-based and hourly fees, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller practices or less diverse fee structures.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $235,446
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