Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in District of Columbia
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 college age. A common mistake is not aligning your savings plan with specific tax-advantaged accounts or local tax rules, which can reduce your overall benefits. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend, like 529 plans or UTMA accounts, and why one fits your goals better.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they navigate District of Columbia's unique estate tax and federal benefits to optimize your savings.
- Coordination with benefits. Check if they consider your federal employment benefits, such as FERS pensions or TSP rollovers, when planning your college savings.
- Fee transparency. Understand how their flat-fee structure applies to ongoing management and any additional services related to college savings.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Reginald C
Series 63, Series 66
Washington, DC
Empower Advisory Group
Reginald Cox Jr. specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee options that include one-time fees ranging from $199 to $499 and monthly subscriptions of $15 or $29. His affiliation with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm focused on employer-sponsored retirement plans, provides access to integrated financial planning and investment management services, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $565,063
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Anthony F
Series 65
Daytona Beach, FL
Advanced Tax & Investments, Inc.
Anthony Frezza specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in the District of Columbia aiming to optimize education funding. His flat-fee structure offers coordinated financial planning up to $10,000, and his firm integrates tax and investment services, providing a comprehensive approach that includes mutual funds and ETFs, which may differ from advisors focusing solely on investment management.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $337,844
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Joseph D
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Washington, DC
LPL Financial
Joseph Davis Jr. specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in the District of Columbia aiming to optimize education funding. With over 53 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® certifications, he offers flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial, a large firm known for diverse client services and in-house research support, distinguishing him from advisors with less extensive backgrounds or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 54 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Ed S
CFP®
Washington, DC
Valor Wealth Partners
Ed Smith specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to help families in the District of Columbia navigate education funding. His 26 years of experience, CFP® certification, and focus on federal employees set him apart, along with a flat-fee engagement starting at $2,500 and a veteran-owned firm that serves clients virtually across 19 states.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $406,747
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Andrew K
Series 65
Washington, DC
Katz-Moses Financial LLC
Andrew Katz Moses specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning tailored to families in the District of Columbia. His firm employs a passive investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs, and he brings six years of experience along with a background in DC Public Schools, which may provide valuable local insight compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $477,611
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