Seasoned, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Chattanooga, TN
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.
You might be planning for your child's college expenses or managing multiple education savings accounts, and you want to make sure your strategy keeps pace with rising costs. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how different account types affect your overall savings and financial aid eligibility.
- Account type trade-offs. Understand the differences between 529 plans and UTMA accounts, including tax benefits and control over funds.
- Federal tax implications. Ask how contributions and withdrawals impact your federal tax situation, especially for education expenses.
- Savings timeline alignment. Confirm how the advisor plans for your child's expected college start date and adjusts contributions accordingly.
- State tax considerations. While Tennessee has no state income tax, check how property and sales taxes might influence your broader financial plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Salvatore G
CFP®, Series 63
Chattanooga, TN
HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC
Salvatore Geraci offers seasoned expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 22 years of experience and CFP® certification in Chattanooga, TN. His firm, HHM Wealth Advisors, manages over $1.37 billion and provides flat-fee comprehensive financial planning, combining active portfolio management with a broad investment approach that includes options and real estate investing, distinguishing him from other advisors.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,203,241
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Stephen B
Series 63, Series 65
Chattanooga, TN
Capital Advisors Wealth Management, LLC
Stephen Burroughs offers seasoned expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, backed by 23 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating independently with Capital Advisors Wealth Management in Chattanooga, he provides flat-fee financial planning and employs active investment strategies, distinguishing him from advisors who may focus solely on passive approaches or different fee structures.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $252,010
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Donald V
PFS™
Chattanooga, TN
Guardian Wealth Management, LLC
Donald Vanlandingham Jr. offers seasoned expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 24 years of experience and a PFS™ designation in Chattanooga, TN. His firm, Guardian Wealth Management, employs a tailored investment approach using diversified portfolios and offers flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with purely asset-based fees or less comprehensive planning services.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,172,332
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Michael L
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Chattanooga, TN
ON Investment Management CO
Michael Ledford's 43 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip him to manage college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts effectively in Chattanooga, TN. His firm offers flexible fee structures including flat fees up to $5,000 annually, and he serves a diverse client base with both discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower service models.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $319,610
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Matthew L
Series 63, Series 65
Chattanooga, TN
LPL Financial
Matthew Lawson's 28 years of experience and expertise in college savings plans, including 529s and UTMA accounts, make him well-equipped to address education funding strategies in Chattanooga, TN. Operating within LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions and flat-fee financial planning, he serves a broad client base including business owners and retirees, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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