Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Bend, OR
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 clear planning, you might miss out on how these accounts affect your financial aid eligibility or tax situation.
Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what you'll pay upfront without surprises.
- Account type guidance. Ask how they choose between 529s, UTMA, or other savings vehicles based on your goals and state tax rules.
- Contribution timing. Confirm how they recommend scheduling deposits to maximize growth and tax benefits over time.
- Financial aid impact. Discuss how savings accounts might influence your child's eligibility for college financial aid.
- Investment options. Explore how they select investment portfolios within college savings plans to balance risk and growth potential.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Eric B
Series 65
Bend, OR
Edgewood Wealth Management
Eric Berlin offers flat-fee financial planning in Bend, OR, with a focus on college savings strategies including 529 and UTMA accounts. His firm uses a blend of passive and active investment strategies and serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and businesses, which may provide broader financial planning insights compared to advisors with narrower client focuses.
Experience: 0 years
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Gregory P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Bend, OR
LPL Financial
Gregory Pollack specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning up to $15,000 in Bend, OR. With 31 years of experience and CFP® certification at LPL Financial, a large national firm, he combines seasoned expertise with a broad range of services, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Michael M
Series 66
Bend, OR
Kera Capital Partners
Michael Mc Cabe in Bend, OR, specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee consulting ranging from $2,000 to $20,000. With eight years of experience and a background at Morgan Stanley, he serves high-net-worth clients through Kera Capital Partners, which manages over $1.3 billion using a blend of fundamental and quantitative portfolio analysis.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $3,764,036
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Stephen S
Series 63, Series 65
Bend, OR
Wychick Investment Advisors, Inc.
Stephen Swenson offers expertise in college savings plans with 23 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses, operating in Bend, OR. His firm, Wychick Investment Advisors, manages $29.1 million across 95 clients, providing flat-fee financial planning projects alongside discretionary investment management, which may appeal to clients seeking comprehensive wealth and education planning services.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $313,462
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Farrell G
Series 66
Bend, OR
Aspire Wealth Advisors, LLC
Farrell Griswold offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 16 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from Aspire Wealth Advisors in Bend, OR, he provides flat-fee and negotiable fixed fees, focusing on customized portfolios and specialized planning services including divorce and liability planning, which may benefit clients seeking comprehensive financial strategies beyond college savings.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $821,223
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