CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Colorado Springs, CO
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.
When you're setting up college savings accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts, you want an advisor who understands how to balance growth potential with your timeline and risk tolerance. A common mistake is focusing only on investment returns without considering how account rules and tax implications affect your savings goals. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education funding strategies.
- Account type guidance. Confirm they explain differences between 529s and UTMA accounts, including control and tax treatment.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they recommend funding schedules to maximize growth while managing gift tax limits.
- Financial aid impact. Check if they consider how savings accounts affect your child's eligibility for college financial aid.
- Investment options. See if they tailor investment choices to your child's age and your comfort with market risk.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christopher D
CFP®, Series 66
Colorado Springs, CO
Brightwork Wealth Management, LLC
Christopher Davis specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 and UTMA accounts, with a CFP® certification and a focus on balancing growth with risk and tax considerations in Colorado Springs. His background includes 20 years in the Coast Guard and experience at multiple advisory firms, offering a blend of passive and active investment strategies with a 1.25% AUM fee, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $738,897
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Anthony B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Colorado Springs, CO
LPL Financial
Anthony Blauert's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Colorado Springs clients through college savings options like 529 and UTMA accounts, balancing tax implications and investment risk. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee planning and extensive research support, he serves diverse clients including business owners and high-net-worth households, distinguishing him with broad expertise and flexible fee structures.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Erik B
CFP®, Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Baskin Financial Planning
Erik Baskin, a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor in Colorado Springs, specializes in college savings plans including 529s and UTMAs, leveraging six years of experience and a background in the U.S. Air Force. His independent firm offers project-based and ongoing flat-fee financial planning, managing $29.3 million with a focus on globally diversified, primarily passive portfolios tailored to risk tolerance and goals.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $563,582
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Daniel T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Vanguard Advisers
Daniel Tafoya's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies like 529 and UTMA accounts in Colorado Springs, balancing tax implications and investment risk. At Vanguard Advisers, he offers a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with access to Vanguard funds and ETFs, suitable for mid-career professionals and HENRY clients seeking a blend of digital and human advisory support.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $416,078
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Donald B
CFP®, Series 66
Colorado Springs, CO
Charles Schwab
Donald Billings offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, backed by 18 years of experience and CFP® certification in Colorado Springs. Affiliated with Charles Schwab, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he provides a structured investment approach with a 0.80% annual fee, blending personalized planning with robust firm resources.
Experience: 19 years
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