Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Berwick, PA

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 custodial accounts. Without careful planning, you might miss out on how to balance savings growth with financial aid impact or state tax benefits.

  • Account type selection. Ask why they recommend a 529 plan versus a UTMA or other savings vehicle based on your family's financial situation.
  • Contribution timing. Confirm how they advise on when and how much to contribute to maximize growth and minimize aid penalties.
  • Investment choices. Look for guidance on selecting age-appropriate investments that adjust risk as your child nears college age.
  • Coordination with financial aid. Ensure they consider how your savings strategy affects eligibility for need-based aid and scholarships.

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Andrea E

CFP®, Series 63

Berwick, PA

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Andrea Empie is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 2015. She previously worked at MSI Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Empie is also involved in life insurance brokerage activities through her roles with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Daddio Financial Advisors LLC. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a range of custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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Brad W

Series 66

Fort Washington, PA

Lincoln Investment

Brad Warhurst is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a real estate partnership with his wife focused on long-term investment properties. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals Retired
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Nyle B

Series 63, Series 66

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Nyle Berkes is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Berkes serves as a board member of the Community Giving Foundation, participating in charitable fund distribution and community events. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized services including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Sondra T

Series 63, Series 66

Berwick, PA

LPL Financial

Sondra Turnbach is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Private Advisor Group, LLC, Capital Planning Wealth Management, and First Columbia Bank and Trust Co. in Berwick, PA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategic and tactical investment options.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Timothy M

Series 65

Orangeville, PA

Fiat Wealth Management

Timothy Monson is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Fiat Wealth Management in Orangeville, PA, where he has worked since 2022. He has four years of industry experience and previously worked for eight years at Hawkins Chevrolet. Outside of advising, Monson owns and operates an automotive detailing business. Fiat Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $517 million in assets with a team of 13 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pensions, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering services including financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and tax-related planning. Fiat uses third-party model portfolios and sub-advisers, emphasizing tax-sensitive strategies and a range of investment products.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting
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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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