Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Beaumont, TX

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 before tuition rises or when you receive a financial gift for a child's future. A common mistake is not accounting for how different savings plans affect financial aid eligibility and tax treatment.

  • Plan type expertise. Confirm the advisor understands differences between 529 plans, UTMA accounts, and other vehicles, including tax benefits and withdrawal rules.
  • Tax impact awareness. Since Texas has no state income tax, ask how they factor in federal taxes and property taxes when modeling your savings strategy.
  • Financial aid strategy. Check if they consider how your savings plan choice influences your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
  • Long-term flexibility. Inquire about how they plan for changes in education goals or costs, ensuring your savings remain adaptable.

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Jonathan D

Series 65

Beaumont, TX

Aegis Wealth Management, Inc.

Jonathan Durr is a financial advisor with Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Aegis, he worked at Foundational Wealth Partners, Brookstone Capital Management LLC, and Fine Future Financial. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in an independent insurance business providing fixed financial products and estate planning services, and serves as a consumer specialist focusing on long-term insurance coverage. Aegis Wealth Management is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $176 million in discretionary assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers broad financial planning and discretionary portfolio management by utilizing model portfolios from multiple sub-advisers, tailoring allocations to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Annuities Cash flow / budgeting Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Long-term care insurance
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Jeremy S

Series 63, Series 65

Beaumont, TX

Ameriprise

Jeremy Saba is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Beaumont, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages JBS Operations LLC and Q5 Operations LLC, which support his Ameriprise business, and has interests in several real estate and equipment-related ventures. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive advice delivered through a centralized consulting team, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement

Zane H

Series 66

Beaumont, TX

Edward Jones

Zane Hoffpauir is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Beaumont, TX, with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Fidelity Reserve from 2013 to 2019. Outside of advising, he has involvement with various golf courses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across individual, institutional, and corporate sectors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Erik M

Series 65

Beaumont, TX

Retirement Financial Group, LLC

Erik Morgan is a financial advisor at Retirement Financial Group, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a direct sales skin care business with his spouse. Retirement Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm typically uses model portfolios managed by third-party sub-advisers and offers a range of services including retirement, tax, insurance, and estate analyses, portfolio management, and rollover guidance.

General retirement planning General tax planning Life insurance needs analysis Long-term care insurance
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Brian M

Series 66

Beaumont, TX

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Brian Mcclelland is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., and MCCLELLAND SAMUEL & FEHNEL, LLP. Outside of advising, he is a partner at a non-investment related CPA firm, MCCLELLAND SAMUEL FEHNEL & BUSCH LLP. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies and custodial platforms, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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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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