Seasoned, 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 or managing funds in a 529 plan or UTMA account. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how investment choices and timing affect your savings growth and tax benefits.
- Tax implications in Colorado. Ask how the state's flat income tax influences your college savings strategy compared to states with progressive taxes.
- Account type suitability. Confirm why a 529 plan or UTMA account fits your family's goals and how each impacts financial aid eligibility.
- Long-term investment approach. Inquire about how they balance growth potential with risk over the years until college enrollment.
- Experience with education funding. Look for advisors who understand the nuances of coordinating savings with scholarships, grants, and other aid.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David K
Series 63, Series 66
Lone Tree, CO
Charles Schwab
David Koch's 27 years of experience and expertise in college savings, multi-state taxation, and private investments equip him to navigate Colorado's tax implications for education funding. Operating within Charles Schwab's large-firm environment, he serves high-net-worth clients with a 0.80% annual fee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary guidance through multi-asset portfolios, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller client bases or narrower service scopes.
Experience: 27 years
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Ali B
ChFC®, Series 66
Denver, CO
Western Wealth Management LLC
Ali Barghelame brings over 20 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, tailored for Colorado's flat income tax environment. His firm, Western Wealth Management LLC, offers flexible flat-fee and percentage-based pricing, serving a diverse clientele with comprehensive portfolio management and a variety of investment approaches, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $457,153
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R. J. K
Series 63, Series 65
Greenwood Village, CO
Merrill
R. J. Krier's 27 years at Merrill Lynch in Greenwood Village equip him to guide Colorado families through college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, balancing tax planning and long-term investment strategies. His large-firm experience and CFP certification complement his focus on parents, offering a comprehensive approach that integrates wealth management and retirement planning, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower specialties.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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David M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Greenwood Village, CO
Heirloom Wealth Management LLC
David Morgan Jr. offers seasoned expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with 28 years of experience and CFP® certification in Greenwood Village, Colorado. His firm manages over $1 billion with a goal-based planning approach and provides flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from others by combining deep local tax knowledge with comprehensive wealth management services.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $1,173,168
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Ross W
Series 63, Series 65
Greenwood Village, CO
Empower Advisory Group
Ross Walker's 27 years of experience and focus on college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, make him well-equipped to navigate Colorado's tax implications and education funding nuances. Operating from a large firm, Empower Advisory Group, he offers flat-fee and subscription pricing, serving clients with employer-sponsored retirement plans and retail brokerage accounts, which may provide broader financial planning context compared to other advisors.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $565,063
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