CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors
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 balance current expenses with future education costs, especially if you have children or grandchildren approaching school age. Without careful planning, you might miss out on tax advantages or flexible options that fit your family's needs. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings strategies.
- Plan type guidance. Confirm which accounts they recommend, like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts, and why one might suit your goals better.
- Tax impact insight. Ask how they help you maximize tax benefits while avoiding penalties tied to education savings withdrawals.
- Investment approach. Look for advisors who adjust investment choices based on your child's age and your risk comfort, not a one-size-fits-all model.
- Financial aid considerations. Check if they factor in how savings accounts affect eligibility for college financial aid programs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thaddeus P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Grand Rapids, MI
Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC
Thaddeus Phelps specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, leveraging his 28 years of experience and CFP® certification to guide tax-efficient education funding strategies. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning through Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC, which emphasizes individualized asset allocation and risk management, setting him apart with a comprehensive approach that includes estate and tax planning expertise.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $463,417
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Bradley T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lewes, DE
LPL Financial
Bradley Travis Jr. is well-equipped to assist with college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, leveraging his 19 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating from LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive resources, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele, which may provide broader insights compared to advisors at smaller firms or with different fee structures.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Paul K
CFP®, Series 65
Zimmerman, MN
Longview Financial, Inc.
Paul Kinneberg's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide families in college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, balancing tax benefits and investment risk. His independent firm employs a strategic asset allocation with a core-and-satellite approach, offering flat-fee financial planning and personalized, non-discretionary advice, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or investment styles.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,170,807
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Justin S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Prairie Village, KS
Edward Jones
Justin Scicluna's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide families in the US on college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Working with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach that includes estate planning and retirement income strategy, supported by a program fee up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Sandra T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Coral Gables, FL
Charles Schwab
Sandra Taylor's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide families in the US through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Working at Charles Schwab, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she offers a 0.80% annual fee structure and integrates discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, distinguishing her approach from advisors at smaller firms or with different fee models.
Experience: 27 years
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