As a business owner, planning for your financial future and your employees is crucial. One effective tool is the Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA. SEP IRAs offer a streamlined and flexible way to save for retirement while providing valuable benefits for your business.
Here’s why SEP IRAs are an excellent choice for your business investment accounts:
SEP IRAs are known for their simplicity. They are easy to establish and maintain, making them an attractive option for small businesses and self-employed individuals.
Contributions made by employers to employees’ SEP IRAs are tax-deductible as a business expense. This can result in significant tax savings for your business.
Employers can determine the contribution amount each year. You can contribute a fixed percentage of each employee’s compensation or make contributions based on the business’s profitability.
SEP IRAs are inclusive, allowing both business owners and employees to participate. This makes them suitable for businesses of all sizes, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
Employee Benefits: Employees benefit from employer-funded contributions, helping them build a retirement nest egg. Unlike other retirement plans, employees are not required to contribute from their earnings.
No Ongoing Administrative Burden: SEP IRAs do not involve complex administrative requirements, reducing the administrative burden on your business.
Attracting and Retaining Talent: Offering a retirement plan like a SEP IRA can enhance your employee benefits package, making your business more attractive to potential hires and aiding in employee retention.
At Taylor Financial, we specialize in assisting businesses in implementing SEP IRAs as part of their investment strategy. Our financial professionals will work closely with you to tailor a plan that aligns with your business goals and supports your employees’ financial futures.
Adam Taylor, CA
Insurance License #0K44193, domiciled in FL
Mike Everritt, CA
Insurance License #4200532, domiciled in FL
5321 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, Florida 33634
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Adam is originally from Tallahassee and graduated from the College of Business at Florida State University with a bachelor’s in science in hospitality. Upon graduation, he moved to San Francisco to work with Houston’s restaurants and study wine. His success in the industry sent him to the New Orleans location and then to Atlanta after Hurricane Katrina. Adam then had the opportunity to join The Capital Grille in Orlando and go on to open locations in Jacksonville and Naples. He became a sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and at the age of 27, became the youngest managing partner in the company, and moved to Tampa.
After moving to Tampa, Adam wanted a new challenge and decided to open his own financial planning practice before the age of 30. In 2011, he aligned with Northwestern Mutual to ensure he had the proper training and advocacy for his clients. After learning from some of the best for 7 years, Adam and his team took the leap of faith and opened up the doors of Taylor Financial in June 2018. He has continued to excel in making an impact in his community and has been recognized for having a thriving practice. He was voted top 40 advisors under 40 by NAIFA in 2014 and won numerous industry awards. He qualified for Northwestern Mutual FORUM in 2018 (Qualifiers represent the top segment of our industry-leading field force and is the highest level of productivity and excellence). In addition, he has been a member of the Million Dollar Round Table since 2012 and now focuses on teaching others.
In 2021, Adam was nominated as a 40 under 40 recipient with the Greater Tampa Bay chamber. In the same year, Taylor Financial was awarded for the 6th year in a row the Seminole 100 award and finished #16. The award recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses in the nation owned by Florida State Alumni. Adam has also been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Nasdaq News, LA Weekly, NY Weekly, Digital Journal, CBS – Great Day Live, and ABC – Morning Blend. In 2024, Adam’s achievements were further recognized when Forbes named him one of the top 100 advisors in Florida.
He holds his Series 7, 6, 63, and 26 licenses as well as the ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, CASL®, CLTC designations from the American College and is constantly improving as a leader and business owner. He is active in the community and has had involvement serving as a board member of the Tampa Bay NFL Alumni, Westchase Charitable Foundation, Founder of Trusted Advisors Tampa, Founder of GovCon Trusted Advisors, Founder of Bourbon and Brains, Founder of Corks and Dorks, and Corporate Sponsor chair for Tampa’s Armed Forces Electronics and Communication Association (AFCEA).
Adam’s biggest passion is his family. He has been married to his wife, Andi, since 2009 and they have 3 kids together. His daughter Abbi, twin boys Alexander & Anderson, and their black lab Atticus. In his free time, he enjoys watching Florida State football, motorcycle/car racing, working out, and spending time with his family.
Reach out to Adam if you are looking for a financial professional who can build a comprehensive plan around insurance, investments, tax strategies, estate planning, and overall financial planning. He will coordinate with your team of advisors and values the personal service that he gives to each of his clients.
Ken is originally from Boca Raton, Florida where he enjoyed playing sports. He spent much of the summertime fishing in the Florida Keys, a passion in which he still enjoys today. He relocated to the Tampa Bay area to attend the University of South Florida where he studied business administration and earned his B.S. in Marketing. Upon graduation, Ken began working in the transportation & logistics industry as an Account Manager.
While he enjoyed his career, he felt the need to help people in a more impactful manner. This need ultimately led him to the Financial Services industry, where he collaborates with business owners and individuals to properly plan out their financial future. Additionally, he currently sits on the Board of Directors for Redefiners World Languages, a Tampa based non-profit organization, where he serves as Treasurer. Ken enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He and his wife, Mei-ling, married in 2014, and have two beautiful daughters, Zoey and Kenzie.
Erik began his career in Management Consulting by helping Fortune 500 companies solve large and complex financial and operational issues to help improve their top line work on saving their bottom line. In 2015, Erik took that skill set into private practice, and has since helped hundreds of individuals with their financial needs. Beginning with the purpose in mind, Erik helps his clients increase clarity with their financial plans and reach their goals both by planning for immediate results as well as implementing more advanced, long term strategies for complex areas like retirement planning and estate planning.
Erik currently serves as Managing Director for Taylor Financial and operates under a fiduciary standard of care. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional. He holds his Series 7, 6, 66, as well as his 215 license and his CFP®/Certified Financial Planner designation. Thorough and innovative, Erik offers a distinctive and client centric retirement income planning process, with the goal in mind to increase annual retirement income and increase control over your financial plan. Erik’s communication skills, grasp of economic strategy, use of the latest technology, and desire to serve has brought him a diverse and successful clientele across the country. Erik has also served as the Regional VP for The College Funding Coach™, a company that shows parents leading edge ways to save and pay for college by understanding how the financial aid formula works, knowing the scholarship landscape and implementing the most effective savings strategies.
Erik also gives back by serving as a board member for many 501c3 organizations throughout the country including A Kid’s Place, the Round of a Lifetime Foundation, the Florida Holocaust Museum, and Berkeley Preparatory School. Erik is thankful for the opportunity to bring his specific skill set and financial acumen to organizations that make society a better place.
In his free time, Erik enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Melanie, his daughters Shayla and Devy, his extended family and his friends.
Whether you are creating your first plan, trying to improve and refine what you already have, or need to tackle larger questions that have not been answered for you yet, speak with Erik to make these items a reality. He will bring you the tools that you need and serve as your advocate in the financial planning space.