#53 What Business Owners Need to Know About Retirement Plans with Charles Reichelt
Empowering Healthy Business: The Podcast for Small Business Owners · 2025-12-23 · 52 min
Episode notes
Choosing the right retirement plan is one of the most important—and confusing, decisions a business owner makes. In this episode of the Empowering Healthy Business Podcast, Calvin Wilder talks with Charles Reichelt about how small business owners can design retirement plans that work for both the owner and the team. They cover the pros and cons of different plan types, how to manage costs and compliance, and how employee education plays a critical role in plan success. In this episode, you’ll learn: How different retirement plans work for small businesses When to use a 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, SEP IRA, or solo 401(k) How to increase owner contributions while staying compliant How to keep plan fees transparent and competitive When it’s time to benchmark or redesign your plan If you’re starting a retirement plan, or wondering whether your current plan still fits, this episode provides clear guidance to help you make confident decisions. Charles Reichelt - FTG Squared Direct phone: 301-466-9945 Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening! Host Cal Wilder can be reached at: cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com