Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Calhoun, GA
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 careful planning, you might miss opportunities to reduce taxes or limit how funds can be used.
- Flat-fee clarity. Understand exactly what you pay and what services are included, so you avoid surprise costs.
- Account type guidance. Ask which savings vehicles fit your goals and how they impact financial aid or taxes.
- Investment choices. Confirm how they select funds within 529 or UTMA accounts to balance growth and risk.
- Withdrawal strategy. Learn how they plan distributions to minimize taxes and keep options flexible for your child's education.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mary P
Series 63, Series 65
Calhoun, GA
LPL Financial
Mary Purgason offers flat-fee financial planning focused on college savings accounts like 529s and UTMAs, backed by 30 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm providing diverse investment solutions and research support, she also specializes in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower focuses.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $399,489
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James V
Series 63, Series 66
Adairsville, GA
Empower Advisory Group
James Vandiver offers flat-fee financial planning focused on college savings accounts like 529s and UTMAs, backed by 15 years of experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Operating from Adairsville, GA with Empower Advisory Group, he provides integrated services for employer-sponsored retirement plans, distinguishing himself with a structured fee model and a large firm’s resources compared to other advisors in the Calhoun area.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Daniel P
CFP®, Series 66
Calhoun, GA
Starr-Mathews Financial, LLC
Daniel Payne specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee services in Calhoun, GA, which suits families seeking transparent pricing. With 13 years of experience and CFP® certification, he serves high-net-worth clients through Starr-Mathews Financial, emphasizing fundamental analysis and long-term trading, differentiating him from advisors with a more generalist approach.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $1,209,223
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Christopher S
Series 65
Dalton, GA
Dalton Wealth Planners
Christopher Shiflett offers flat-fee financial planning focused on college savings accounts like 529s and UTMAs, helping clients in the Calhoun area navigate tax-advantaged strategies. His firm combines passive and active investment approaches using modern portfolio theory, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients with project-based fees ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, distinguishing him from advisors with purely asset-based fees.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $90,364
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