Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals in Arizona
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.
When you're planning for your child's education and want to make the most of tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans or UTMA custodial accounts, choosing the right advisor is crucial. A common mistake is focusing solely on investment returns without considering how account rules and tax implications affect your overall savings strategy.
- Account type expertise. Confirm the advisor understands the differences between 529 plans and UTMA accounts, including contribution limits and beneficiary rules.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they factor in state tax benefits and potential penalties for non-educational withdrawals.
- High-net-worth considerations. Since you have significant assets, check how they integrate college savings with your broader wealth and estate plans.
- Education cost projections. See if they use realistic college cost inflation estimates to set savings goals that match your timeline.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William L
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63
Scottsdale, AZ
ARQ Wealth Advisors, LLC
William Lee specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, with 14 years of experience and credentials including CFP® and CFA®. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he works at ARQ Wealth Advisors, which serves high-net-worth clients through fee-only asset management and integrates alternative investments and options strategies, differentiating him from advisors with more traditional approaches.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $1,995,604
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Sean F
Series 65
Mesa, AZ
Fleming Financial Services
Sean Fleming specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, with nine years of experience serving high-net-worth clients in Mesa, Arizona. His firm manages $58 million and offers flat-fee financial planning, which may appeal to those seeking transparent costs alongside comprehensive wealth integration and discretionary portfolio management.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $121,339
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Timothy S
PFS™, Series 66
Marana, AZ
Aton Advisors, LLC
Timothy Schott specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, serving high-net-worth clients in Arizona with 23 years of experience. His firm, ATON Advisors, offers flat-fee financial planning and uses a passive, factor-based investment approach, providing personalized wealth management that integrates education funding with broader estate and tax strategies.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,351,096
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Joel B
Series 63, Series 65
Peoria, AZ
21:5 Advisors, LLC
Joel Beyer specializes in college savings strategies for high-net-worth clients in Arizona, leveraging 25 years of experience and expertise in 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm, 21:5 Advisors, offers comprehensive financial and estate planning with a blend of passive and active investment approaches, charging flat fees up to $50,000 and emphasizing integrated operational and cybersecurity planning.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $646,556
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Christopher S
CFA®, Series 63
Scottsdale, AZ
P3 Financial Management, LLC
Christopher Schembri specializes in college savings strategies for high-net-worth clients in Arizona, leveraging his 22 years of experience and CFA® designation to navigate 529 plans and UTMA accounts effectively. Operating independently from Scottsdale, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates wealth management with long-term investment approaches, distinguishing him from advisors with broader client loads or less personalized service.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,562,001
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