Seasoned, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Bremerton, WA
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 how these accounts affect your financial aid eligibility or trigger unexpected taxes.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they navigate federal tax benefits alongside Washington's capital gains tax, which can affect investment growth.
- Financial aid strategy. Confirm they understand how college savings accounts influence your chances of receiving aid and can help balance savings with aid eligibility.
- Account selection guidance. Different accounts have unique rules and benefits; see how they recommend choosing between 529s, UTMAs, or other options based on your goals.
- Experience with long-term planning. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of insight into adjusting savings strategies as your child's education timeline evolves.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ron E
Series 63, Series 65
Bainbridge Island, WA
Hidden Cove Wealth Management
Ron Elzig brings 33 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to navigate tax impacts and financial aid considerations in Bremerton, WA. His firm, Hidden Cove Wealth Management, offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, serving individuals and trusts with a focus on integrated wealth management and cash flow budgeting.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $1,198,802
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David C
Series 63, Series 65
Bremerton, WA
LPL Financial
David Coulter's 27 years of experience and expertise in college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, equip him to navigate tax impacts and financial aid strategies effectively in Bremerton, WA. Operating within LPL Financial, a large firm, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Sarah B
Series 66
Bremerton, WA
Money Concepts Capital Corp
Sarah Bevins offers 22 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making her well-equipped to navigate tax impacts and financial aid considerations in Bremerton, WA. Affiliated with Money Concepts Capital Corp, a large firm managing $3.33 billion, she provides diverse investment approaches and negotiates consulting fees up to $450/hour, distinguishing her with both seasoned expertise and flexible client service options.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $237,847
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David K
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Bainbridge Island, WA
Merrill
David Kopij brings 24 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to navigate tax impacts and financial aid considerations in the Bremerton area. Based at Merrill, a large firm, he serves intergenerational and young families with a focus on values-based and socially responsible investing, charging a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Susan R
Series 63, Series 65
Port Orchard, WA
Sound Financial Advisors, Inc.
Susan Risner brings 39 years of experience in college savings planning, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making her well-equipped to handle complex tax and financial aid considerations in Bremerton, WA. As an independent advisor at Sound Financial Advisors, she offers hourly financial planning at up to $125 per hour and integrates portfolio management through AssetMark, serving individuals and trusts with a focus on long-term strategies.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $518,780
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