Independent, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Beloit, WI
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 make the most of tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without focused guidance, you might miss how to balance these savings with other financial goals or overlook the best account types for your family's needs. Independent advisors here operate without ties to specific financial firms, which can mean more flexible advice tailored to your situation.
- Account type selection. Confirm how they help choose between 529 plans, UTMA accounts, or other options based on your goals and state benefits.
- Investment strategy alignment. Ask how they adjust investments as your child gets closer to college age to manage risk and growth.
- Coordination with financial aid. Check if they consider how savings impact financial aid eligibility and strategies to optimize aid.
- Tax implications. Understand how they explain the tax benefits and potential penalties of different college savings vehicles.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Katherine C
Series 65
Janesville, WI
Belpointe Asset Management LLC
Katherine Clausen specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering independent advice from nearby Janesville, WI. Her firm, Belpointe Asset Management LLC, provides customized portfolios with active and passive strategies, and she charges negotiable flat fees, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored, flexible planning beyond just college savings.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $705,312
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Anthony P
Series 63, Series 65
Rockford, IL
Keating Financial Advisory Services
Anthony Pozzi offers expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 31 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 65 credentials. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he brings a seasoned approach from his background at Raymond James and Rockford Bank, and his firm manages $330 million in institutional assets, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management options.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $257,124
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Tony T
Series 65
Loves Park, IL
Madison Avenue Securities, LLC
Tony Torbey offers independent, flat-fee financial planning with a focus on college savings accounts like 529 plans and UTMA, supported by his Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His firm manages $2 billion in assets and serves diverse clients, providing portfolio management and pension consulting, which may offer broader financial planning context compared to other advisors in the Beloit area.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $142,909
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