CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Claremont, NH
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 focused guidance, you might miss how to balance investment risk with your child's timeline or overlook state-specific tax benefits.
- Account type clarity. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, especially how they fit your family's financial picture.
- Investment risk management. Ask how they adjust investments as your child nears college age to protect your savings from market swings.
- Tax implications in New Hampshire. Since New Hampshire has no income tax, check how they leverage this for your college savings strategy.
- Coordination with financial aid. Understand how your savings plan might affect eligibility for need-based aid and how the advisor navigates this trade-off.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David E
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Enfield, NH
Sugar Hill Advisors, LLC
David Ely offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® and ChFC® credentials and six years of experience. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he focuses on long-term, diversified investment strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, serving individuals and high-net-worth clients from Enfield, NH, near Claremont.
Experience: 7 years
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John H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lebanon, NH
The Wealth Conservatory
John Hutchins, a CFP® with 31 years of experience, specializes in college savings and tax-loss harvesting, offering guidance on 529 plans and UTMA accounts from Lebanon, NH. His firm, The Wealth Conservatory, serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and emphasizes passive, academic investment strategies and systematic rebalancing, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or investment approaches.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $1,129,524
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Roland S
CFP®, Series 66
Claremont, NH
Edward Jones
Roland Swasey specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, leveraging his nine years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate tax-advantaged options in Claremont, NH. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, suitable for clients seeking structured investment and retirement planning guidance.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Carl B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
White River Junction, VT
Fenwick Investments, LLC
Carl Bulgini's 19 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies, including 529 and UTMA plans, with a focus on long-term investment aligned to risk tolerance and timelines. Operating from nearby White River Junction, VT, his independent firm offers discretionary portfolio management and negotiable hourly financial planning fees, differentiating him with a broad client base and additional insurance and mortgage services.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $343,857
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Ashleigh M
CFP®, Series 66
Claremont, NH
LPL Financial
Ashleigh Mc Farlin's CFP® certification and seven years of experience equip her to guide college savings strategies in Claremont, NH, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Affiliated with LPL Financial, she offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele, combining strategic and tactical investment approaches that may benefit families balancing tax considerations and investment risk.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $399,489
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