Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Anniston, AL

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 lock in education costs early or when a child approaches college age. Without a clear plan, you might miss out on tax advantages or flexible options that fit your family's financial situation.

  • Account type guidance. Confirm which savings vehicles they recommend, like 529 plans or UTMA accounts, and why one suits your goals better.
  • Tax implications. Ask how they help you navigate state and federal tax benefits tied to college savings plans.
  • Withdrawal strategies. Understand their approach to timing distributions to minimize impact on financial aid eligibility.
  • Coordination with financial goals. See how they balance college savings with other priorities like retirement or emergency funds.

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Kenneth R

Series 65

Anniston, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Kenneth Reeves is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Apex Financial Group and Equis Financial. Reeves is also the founder of Apex Financial Group, where he is involved in insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and offers a range of investment strategies supported by regular reporting and model trade signals.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Theodore T

Series 66

Anniston, AL

Cetera

Theodore Turgeon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera in Anniston, AL, and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. He also operates an independent advisory business, Insurance Planning Services Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel B

Series 63

Anniston, AL

Raymond James Financial

Daniel Brock is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and maintains roles at Independent Retirement Associates and F&M Investment Services. Outside of finance, he owns and operates an antique booth at a local antique mall. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes advanced modeling tools to support client goals, with notable expertise in municipal finance and specialized advisory programs.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Stephen L

Series 63, Series 65

Anniston, AL

LPL Financial

Stephen Lafollette is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Anniston, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Keegan & Company, and AmSouth Investment Management. Lafollette also serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers clients financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, servicing individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brittany C

Series 66

Anniston, AL

Truist Advisory Services

Brittany Cobb is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has held various roles within the Truist organization and its predecessors since 2009. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with third-party platform support.

Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Hassan A

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard B

Series 63, Series 66

Austin, TX

Charles Schwab

Richard Brandi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank ssb since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies
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Paul K

CFP®, Series 65

Zimmerman, MN

Longview Financial, Inc.

Paul Kinneberg is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the principal and sole advisor at Longview Financial, Inc. since 2000 and also holds a long-term corporate role at CenturyLink. Longview Financial, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily for individual clients. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with a core-and-satellite framework, combining passive index and ETF core holdings with active funds when appropriate, and manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis with an emphasis on individualized advice.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting

Justin S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Prairie Village, KS

Edward Jones

Justin Scicluna is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Prairie Village, KS, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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