Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Delaware
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 make the most of tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without careful planning, you might miss out on how these accounts affect financial aid or tax benefits.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which savings vehicles they recommend for your goals and how they balance tax advantages with flexibility.
- Financial aid impact. Ask how they model your savings strategy to minimize reductions in need-based aid eligibility.
- Withdrawal timing. Understand their approach to coordinating distributions with education expenses to avoid unnecessary taxes or penalties.
- Flat-fee clarity. Since these advisors charge a set fee, check how that influences the services and ongoing support you receive.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bradley T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lewes, DE
LPL Financial
Bradley Travis Jr. specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Delaware aiming to optimize tax-advantaged education funding. With 19 years of experience and CFP® certification, he operates within LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions and flat-fee financial planning, which may provide more predictable costs compared to hourly fees charged by some advisors.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Thomas E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wilmington, DE
Diversified, LLC
Thomas Ervin Jr. specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Delaware aiming to optimize education funding. His 11 years of experience, CFP® certification, and affiliation with Diversified, LLC—which offers multi-tiered financial planning and portfolio management—distinguish him by combining flat-fee services with expertise in serving high-net-worth clients and a comprehensive, two-phase planning process.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $1,342,231
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Kirsten L
CFP®, Series 66
Lewes, DE
Metz Capital Management LLC
Kirsten Lopez specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning up to $10,000 with negotiable terms based on complexity. Located in Lewes, DE, she brings experience from Merrill and focuses on diversified portfolios with no-load mutual funds and ETFs, providing independent, CFP®-certified guidance that balances tax advantages and financial aid considerations.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $521,418
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Scott M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc.
Scott Mahoney specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with 15 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to guide Delaware families on tax-advantaged education funding. His flat-fee structure ranges from $500 to $25,000 for financial planning, complemented by ongoing support options, and his affiliation with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services offers access to managed account solutions and retirement plan expertise, distinguishing him from other local advisors.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $4,656
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Michael S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wilmington, DE
Affinity Wealth Management LLC
Michael Sicuranza specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 30 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating from Wilmington, DE, he offers flat-fee financial planning with fixed fees ranging from $250 to $15,000 and annual retainers up to $25,000, distinguishing him with a long-term, multi-strategy investment approach at Affinity Wealth Management LLC managing $760 million in assets.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $1,344,813
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