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Updated Sep 13, 2023

Fidelity Investments Review

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Written By: Donna FuscaldoSenior Analyst & Expert on Business Operations
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Editors Score:9.2/10
Fidelity Investments is the best SIMPLE IRA plan provider for small businesses because it has some of the lowest trade fees and provides complimentary access to advisors to help retirement plan participants customize their investment portfolios.
Editor's Rating9.2/10

A SEP IRA is a desirable option for self-employed individuals and small business owners with only a handful of employees. SEP IRAs are easy to set up, have higher contribution limits than traditional IRAs, and offer many government tax breaks. These plans are cheap to begin with, but when you work with Fidelity, they’re even more affordable, which is why it’s our choice as the best retirement plan provider for self-employed workers. 

Editor’s score: 9.24/10

Not only does Fidelity offer a ton of investment choices with its SEP IRA plans, but there are no opening or closing costs, nor annual fees. What’s more, U.S. stocks, ETFs, and options trades have no commissions. The commission-free trades and absence of administration costs stood out to us when we were researching employee retirement plan providers. Small business owners are looking for the cheapest way to save for their retirement, and Fidelity delivers. 

We also like how Fidelity makes it easy to open a SEP IRA online and through its app. You can open an account in just a few minutes. Fidelity doesn’t abandon you once you start investing, which is another attribute that appealed to us. It has a wealth of information online to guide your investment decisions. It doesn’t hurt that Fidelity has been in the retirement savings industry for decades and earned a stellar reputation in that time. Self-employed workers need to save for retirement too, which is where a SEP IRA comes in. By working with Fidelity, you get a low-cost option and a variety of investment choices, making it our best pick for self-employed workers. 

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Written By: Donna FuscaldoSenior Analyst & Expert on Business Operations
Donna Fuscaldo, who has 25 years of experience navigating the convergence of business, finance, and technology, is a trusted advisor to small business owners. Her expertise in business borrowing, funding, and investment strategies equips her to provide reliable counsel on everything from business loans to accounting and retirement benefits. At business.com, Fuscaldo covers business grants and other financing options, business credit cards and retirement funds. Her analysis has also graced publications like The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Bankrate, Investopedia, Motley Fool, Fox Business and AARP, solidifying her authority in the field. Beyond her contributions to the financial landscape, Fuscaldo also lends her wisdom on employment matters, with her expertise sought after by platforms like Glassdoor and others. Armed with a bachelor's degree in communication arts and journalism, Fuscaldo has the unique ability to simplify complex business and career-related topics into actionable insights. This makes her a valuable resource for professionals seeking practical solutions in today's dynamic business environment. Armed with a bachelor's degree in communication arts and journalism, Fuscaldo has the unique ability to simplify complex business and career-related topics into actionable insights. This makes her a valuable resource for professionals seeking practical solutions in today's dynamic business environment.
Editor's Rating9.2/10
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