Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Colorado
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 education expenses and want to make the most of tax-advantaged savings accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how account types and investment choices affect your savings growth and future financial aid eligibility.
- Account type trade-offs. Understand the differences between 529s and UTMA accounts, including tax treatment and control over funds.
- Investment options. Ask how they select investments within these accounts to balance growth potential with risk tolerance.
- Financial aid impact. Confirm how your savings strategy might influence your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Flat-fee clarity. With flat-fee advisors, you know upfront what you’ll pay, which can simplify budgeting for ongoing college savings advice.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael B
Series 63, Series 65
Denver, CO
Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc.
Michael Baum specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Colorado planning for education expenses. His flat-fee structure offers clear pricing, with fees ranging from $100 to $25,000 depending on service scope, and his experience includes business ownership considerations and retirement plans, providing a broader financial perspective compared to advisors focused solely on college savings.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $4,656
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Ali B
ChFC®, Series 66
Denver, CO
Western Wealth Management LLC
Ali Barghelame specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to guide families in Colorado on tax-advantaged education funding. With 20 years of experience and a flat-fee structure ranging from $100 to $10,000, he offers transparent pricing and independent advice through Western Wealth Management LLC, which serves a diverse client base and employs varied investment strategies.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $457,153
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Shaun S
Series 63, Series 65
Greenwood Village, CO
LPL Financial
Shaun Seales specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Colorado seeking flat-fee guidance on education funding. With 19 years of experience at LPL Financial, a large firm offering both flat-fee and hourly financial planning, he brings expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, providing a comprehensive approach beyond just college savings.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Ruchita M
Series 66
Greenwood Village, CO
Empower Advisory Group
Ruchita Mickelsen specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee pricing that includes one-time fees ranging from $199 to $499 and monthly subscriptions of $15 or $29. Based in Greenwood Village, CO, she brings two years of experience and a Series 66 designation, working within Empower Advisory Group, a large firm focused on integrated financial planning and managed account solutions for retirement and education savings.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $565,063
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David M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Greenwood Village, CO
Heirloom Wealth Management LLC
David Morgan Jr. specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning that ranges from $2,000 to $5,000, which provides clear budgeting for education funding. With 28 years of experience and CFP® certification, he operates independently at Heirloom Wealth Management in Greenwood Village, a firm managing over $1 billion with a goal-based planning approach, distinguishing him through extensive expertise and comprehensive services.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $1,173,168
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