Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Atlantic City, NJ
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 current expenses with future education costs, especially if you live in a high-tax area like Atlantic City where property taxes can impact your budget. A common mistake is choosing a plan without understanding how fees and investment options affect your savings growth over time. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what you'll pay regardless of your account size.
- Plan type guidance. Confirm they explain differences between 529 plans and UTMA accounts, including tax benefits and control over funds.
- Investment options. Ask how they select investments within college savings plans to match your timeline and risk comfort.
- Fee transparency. Flat fees mean predictable costs; verify what services are included and if there are any extra charges.
- Tax impact awareness. Since New Jersey has high property taxes, check how they factor state tax considerations into your college savings strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James D
Series 63, Series 66
Margate City, NJ
LPL Financial
James Devlin Jr. offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, supported by 43 years of experience and a flat-fee structure that ensures predictable costs. Based in nearby Margate City and affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive resources, he also specializes in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad approach to managing education funding and related tax considerations.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Robert P
Series 63, Series 65
Ocean City, NJ
Payne Capital Management, LLC
Robert Payne offers expertise in college savings plans with 18 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 65 credentials, making him well-equipped to guide on 529 and UTMA accounts. His firm uses a quantitative investment approach tailored to risk tolerance, and he provides flat-fee services, which can offer predictable costs compared to percentage-based fees common among nearby advisors.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,347,803
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Thomas F
CFP®, PFS™, Series 66
Ocean View, NJ
Madison Avenue Securities, LLC
Thomas Fitzpatrick offers flat-fee financial planning with a focus on college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, supported by 18 years of experience and CFP® and PFS™ credentials. His affiliation with Madison Avenue Securities, managing $2 billion in assets, provides access to diverse investment options and tax-aware strategies, distinguishing him from others by combining fee transparency with deep tax preparation expertise as a CPA.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $142,909
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Rafael R
Series 63, Series 65
Northfield, NJ
Empower Advisory Group
Rafael Roque Espinosa specializes in college savings plans, including 529s and UTMAs, with 11 years of experience and flat-fee options ranging from one-time fees to monthly subscriptions. Based in nearby Northfield, NJ, he works with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm serving employer-sponsored retirement plans and retail clients, offering integrated financial planning and managed account solutions that may suit diverse client needs.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $565,063
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