CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Aurora, CO
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 ease the future financial burden of tuition and related expenses. Without careful planning, you might miss out on tax advantages or choose savings vehicles that don’t align with your goals. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings strategies.
- Tax-advantaged account knowledge. Confirm they understand the benefits and limits of 529 plans and UTMA accounts, including how withdrawals affect financial aid.
- Investment strategy alignment. Ask how they balance growth potential with risk tolerance given your child’s timeline to college.
- Coordination with financial aid. Good advisors consider how savings impact eligibility for scholarships and need-based aid.
- Flexible plan adjustments. College costs and plans can change; check how they update strategies as your situation evolves.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Zack G
CFP®
Denver, CO
True Riches Financial Planning
Zack Gutches specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® certification and five years of experience in Denver, CO. His firm offers a Household CFO model with both active and passive investment management, flat-fee project-based planning, and tax preparation services, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on high-net-worth clients or traditional fee structures.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $655,488
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James H
CFP®, Series 66
Denver, CO
Western Wealth Management LLC
James Hasson brings 22 years of experience and CFP® certification to college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to navigate tax advantages and investment alignment for Aurora families. Operating independently with Western Wealth Management LLC, he offers flexible flat-fee and hourly pricing, and his affiliation with LPL Financial supports diverse client needs beyond college savings, such as options and derivatives strategies.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $457,153
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Kendra T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Aurora, CO
Edward Jones
Kendra Thibault, a CFP®-certified advisor in Aurora, CO, specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, backed by 10 years of industry experience. Working with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with a program fee up to 1.35%, suitable for clients seeking both college savings and broader financial planning.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Brandon F
CFP®
Aurora, CO
STRIDE Tax and Wealth Advisors, LLC
Brandon Fischer, a CFP® professional in Aurora, specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his background in tax and financial services since 2014. As principal of STRIDE Tax and Wealth Advisors, he offers fee-only investment management with a 1.00% AUM fee, focusing on passive strategies and serving individuals and high-net-worth clients, which may suit those seeking integrated tax and investment planning.
Experience: 0 years
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Glenn R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Aurora, CO
LPL Financial
Glenn Rose's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies effectively, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, in Aurora, CO. Working with LPL Financial, a large firm, he offers flat-fee financial planning and access to diverse investment options, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $399,489
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