Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors working with baby boomers
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 grandchildren's education or managing funds for your own children's college costs. Without careful planning, you could miss out on tax advantages or flexible options that fit your family's unique needs.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which savings vehicles they recommend, like 529 plans or UTMA accounts, and why one might suit your goals better.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they help you navigate tax benefits and potential penalties tied to college savings accounts.
- Withdrawal strategy. Understand their approach to timing distributions to minimize taxes and maximize aid eligibility.
- Coordination with financial goals. See how they balance college savings with your retirement and other priorities to avoid unintended trade-offs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
-
Chad B
Series 65
Omaha, NE
Reserve Wealth Planning
Chad Burger specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to assist Baby Boomers planning for grandchildren's education. Based in Omaha, NE, he offers a holistic, goal-based approach through Reserve Wealth Planning, focusing on passive, low-turnover portfolios and socially responsible investing, with a 1.50% AUM fee and experience balancing retirement and education funding priorities.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $159,959
-
Vanessa D
Series 63
Oakland, CA
In Touch Financial Services
Vanessa Donaville specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making her well-suited to assist Baby Boomers planning for grandchildren's or children's education. With 28 years of experience and a flat-fee structure for financial plans, she offers personalized guidance from Oakland, CA, backed by her firm's $87.5 million in assets under management and a blend of fundamental and technical investment analysis.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $248,276
-
Cynthia W
Series 63, Series 65
Brea, CA
Merrill
Cynthia Wong specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making her well-suited to assist Baby Boomers planning for education expenses. With 32 years of experience at Merrill, she serves high-net-worth clients including executives and business owners, offering wealth management and retirement income strategies alongside estate planning guidance, which provides a comprehensive approach compared to advisors focused solely on college savings.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $860,085
-
Carl V
CFP®, Series 65
Palm Harbor, FL
Financial Guidance Group, Inc.
Carl Von Dem Bussche Jr. specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to assist Baby Boomers planning for grandchildren's education. With 23 years of experience and CFP® certification, he offers flat-fee comprehensive wealth planning and focuses on tax efficiency and diversified portfolios, distinguishing him from advisors who may not combine college savings expertise with broad wealth management services.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $981,410
-
Jake S
VerifiedCFP®
Jacksonville, FL
Spark Wealth Advisors
Jake Skelhorn specializes in college savings for Baby Boomers, offering expertise in 529 plans and UTMA accounts with a focus on tax strategies and estate planning. Based in Jacksonville, FL, he provides flat-fee, limited scope financial planning and is CFP®-certified, serving clients with an independent approach that may appeal to those seeking personalized guidance free from corporate constraints.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $702,006
Want help finding the right advisor?
Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.
Advisors focused on
People also searched
Popular nationally
Find advisors by type
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and referrals are provided by FinanceHQ LLC ("FHQ"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment adviser. We may be compensated by participating advisors. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to the Warmer Terms of Service and FHQ Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge Warmer's Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ's ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")