Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Ann Arbor, MI
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.
Saving for college often starts when you want to balance education costs with other financial goals, like retirement or home buying. Without careful planning, you might miss out on tax advantages or limit your investment flexibility.
- Plan type trade-offs. Understand the differences between 529 plans and UTMA accounts, especially how each affects financial aid and control over funds.
- Tax implications. Ask how contributions and withdrawals impact your state and federal taxes, including potential penalties for non-education use.
- Investment options. Confirm how the advisor selects and adjusts investments within college savings accounts to match your timeline and risk comfort.
- Flat-fee clarity. With flat-fee advisors, you pay a set price regardless of assets, which can simplify budgeting for ongoing college savings advice.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Philip T
CFP®, Series 66
Ann Arbor, MI
Tribble Financial Planning
Philip Tribble specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee project-based financial planning from $250 to $2,500, which suits clients seeking clear budgeting for education funding. His independent, fee-only firm in Ann Arbor provides comprehensive written plans and investment analysis without asset management, differentiating him with a focus on detailed financial planning and nine years of industry experience.
Experience: 9 years
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Surin M
Series 65
Ann Arbor, MI
Milieu Personal Finance LLC
Surin Mong specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee, project-based financial planning in Ann Arbor, MI. His background in biotechnology and current role at the University of Michigan complement Milieu Personal Finance's approach, which blends modern portfolio theory with active and passive strategies, catering to both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $386,910
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Fadi I
Series 66
Ann Arbor, MI
Boardwalk Wealth Management
Fadi Issa specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, offering flat-fee financial planning in Ann Arbor, MI, which suits clients seeking predictable costs. His firm, Boardwalk Wealth Management, emphasizes passive investment strategies with low-cost index funds and ETFs, and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and businesses, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on individual retirement planning.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $220,000
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Robert P
Series 63, Series 65
Ann Arbor, MI
Diversified, LLC
Robert Pollock Jr. specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, offering flat-fee services in Ann Arbor, MI, which suits clients seeking predictable costs. With 17 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65, he serves high-net-worth individuals and uses a two-phase planning process with third-party managers to customize investment strategies, differentiating him from advisors with less tailored approaches.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $1,342,231
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Grayson R
Series 63, Series 65
Ann Arbor, MI
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Grayson Richter offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts with a flat-fee option, making budgeting for education planning straightforward. Based in Ann Arbor, he brings three years of experience and access to J. W. Cole Advisors' extensive resources, including portfolio management and third-party investment managers, which may provide broader investment options compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $255,702
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