Independent, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Camarillo, CA
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 focused guidance, you might miss how state tax rules and property tax protections like Proposition 13 affect your savings strategy.
- Account type trade-offs. Understand the differences between 529 plans and UTMA accounts, including control, tax treatment, and impact on financial aid.
- State tax implications. Ask how California’s tax environment and Proposition 13 influence your college savings choices.
- Investment options. Confirm how the advisor selects investment portfolios within these accounts to balance growth and risk over your timeline.
- Independent advice. These advisors operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexibility in recommending accounts and investments suited to your goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Richard D
Series 63
Camarillo, CA
Contemporary Planning Alternatives
Richard Dean specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering independent advice in Camarillo, CA. His firm uses a strategic asset allocation with a core-and-satellite approach, managing portfolios discretionarily, and offers flat-fee and negotiable setup fees, which may appeal to clients seeking personalized planning with transparent costs.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $1,000,240
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Robert S
PFS™
Thousand Oaks, CA
Mark Smith Financial Services, Inc.
Robert Smith specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering independent advice that considers California's tax environment and Proposition 13. With nine years of experience and a PFS™ credential, he serves high-net-worth clients through Mark Smith Financial Services, Inc., providing flat-fee planning and tailored, discretionary portfolio management emphasizing diversification and regular reviews.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $842,938
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Frank S
Series 65
Somis, CA
Financial Coaching Partners LLC
Frank Simonelli III offers independent guidance on college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with a focus on tax planning and estate considerations relevant to California residents. His firm provides flat-fee financial management and bookkeeping services, emphasizing Modern Portfolio Theory, which distinguishes him from advisors who directly manage investments or use hourly billing.
Experience: 0 years
Avg account: $0
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Timothy K
Series 63
Camarillo, CA
Advantage Financial Consultants
Timothy Kuns specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering independent advice in Camarillo, CA. With 7 years of experience and a Series 63 designation, he applies modern portfolio theory for asset allocation and serves individuals, family trusts, and IRAs, charging 1.0% AUM fees or $125 hourly for planning, distinguishing him through his academic role and tax preparation expertise.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $289,848
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Gregory K
CFP®, Series 66
Camarillo, CA
Inflection Advisors
Gregory Karis specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 10 years of experience and CFP® certification in Camarillo, CA. His firm, Inflection Advisors, emphasizes independent advice with a 1.00% AUM fee, focusing on retirement and cash flow planning, which complements his expertise in managing tax-advantaged education savings within a broader financial context.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $581,238
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