Large-firm, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Centennial, CO
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.
When you're preparing to fund a child's education or future expenses, setting up and managing college savings accounts like 529 plans or UTMA accounts requires careful planning. Without focused guidance, you might overlook how investment choices and tax implications affect your savings growth and withdrawal flexibility. Large-firm advisors often bring extensive resources and structured processes to support your goals.
- Tax implications in Colorado. Confirm how they navigate the state's flat income tax and its impact on your college savings strategy.
- Account type suitability. Ask how they determine whether a 529 plan or UTMA account better fits your family's financial and educational goals.
- Investment options. Explore how they select and adjust investment portfolios within these accounts to balance growth potential and risk.
- Withdrawal planning. Understand their approach to timing distributions to minimize taxes and maximize financial aid eligibility.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Andrew P
Series 66
Greenwood Village, CO
Merrill
Andrew Pahl specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 13 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm with extensive resources. He serves young families and executives, offering a disciplined, goals-based approach with a 1.10% AUM fee, differentiating himself through personalized wealth management and local Colorado expertise.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Kristopher M
Series 63, Series 65
Englewood, CO
LPL Financial
Kristopher Morrow's 25 years of experience and focus on college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, equip him to navigate Colorado's tax implications and investment options effectively. As part of LPL Financial, a large firm offering extensive resources and a flat-fee structure, he also provides retirement plan expertise and insurance services, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower specialties or different fee models.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Emily S
Series 63, Series 66
Centennial, CO
Fidelity
Emily Smith specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by her experience at Fidelity, a large firm known for structured investment approaches. With five years in the industry and credentials like Series 63 and 66, she offers expertise in balancing investment growth and tax implications specific to Colorado, distinguishing her through a comprehensive approach to educational financial planning.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Idrissa D
Series 66
Aurora, CO
Edward Jones
Idrissa Diawara specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by Edward Jones' extensive resources as a large firm. With a Series 66 license and experience advising business owners and executives, he offers tailored strategies, though he has two years in the industry and charges up to 1.35% annually in program fees.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $246,728
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James S
Series 63, Series 66
Greenwood Village, CO
Empower Advisory Group
James Schindelar specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 11 years of experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Operating from nearby Greenwood Village with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm offering flat-fee structures and integrated retirement plan services, he combines personalized planning with extensive resources, distinguishing him from other advisors in Centennial.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $565,063
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