Top retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals in Washington, NC
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 want to set up a retirement plan like a SEP or solo 401(k), you need an advisor who understands how these plans fit into your overall wealth picture. A common mistake is treating your business retirement plan separately from your personal high-net-worth financial goals, which can lead to missed tax and growth opportunities.
- Plan integration with wealth. Look for advisors who connect your business retirement options with your broader investment and estate plans.
- Tax strategy awareness. Confirm they consider how your plan contributions affect your personal income tax, especially in a state with flat income tax like Washington, NC.
- Plan selection rationale. Ask why they recommend SEP versus solo 401(k) based on your business size, income variability, and growth plans.
- High-net-worth experience. Ensure they have a track record working with clients whose business and personal assets require coordinated planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Robert B
Series 63, Series 65
Greenville, NC
Keel Point, LLC
Robert Burleson specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k), with 31 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients. Based in Greenville, NC, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates business retirement options with broader wealth management through a team-driven investment process at Keel Point, LLC.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $2,077,395
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David L
Series 63, Series 65
Greenville, NC
TIAA-CREF
David Leigh specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k), with 20 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients. Based in Greenville, NC, he works at TIAA-CREF, a large firm offering integrated financial planning and discretionary managed accounts, charging a 0.30% annual wrap fee, which may differ from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $523,144
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Scott B
Series 65
Greenville, NC
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Scott Below specializes in retirement plans for business owners, including SEP and solo 401(k), and serves high-net-worth clients from Mercer Global Advisors, a large firm known for globally diversified, tax-managed portfolios. With a background as a finance professor and 25 years in wealth advisory, he offers a flat-fee structure and experience with business owners and established professionals, differentiating him from advisors with less academic and firm resources.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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