Independent, 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.
You need a college savings advisor when you're planning for your child's education costs and want to use tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts effectively. Without focused guidance, you might miss out on optimizing contributions or coordinating these accounts with financial aid considerations.
- Account type expertise. Confirm the advisor understands the differences between 529 plans, UTMA accounts, and other savings vehicles, and can recommend the best fit for your goals.
- Tax implications. Ask how they help manage potential tax consequences of withdrawals and contributions to maximize your savings.
- Financial aid impact. Check if they consider how college savings accounts affect eligibility for need-based aid and how to balance savings accordingly.
- Independent advice. Since these advisors operate independently, inquire how they tailor recommendations without being tied to specific financial products.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thomas E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wilmington, DE
Diversified, LLC
Thomas Ervin Jr. specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families planning education funding in Delaware. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor with 11 years of experience, he offers flat-fee and hourly consulting options, serving high-net-worth clients through Diversified, LLC, which provides tailored multi-tiered financial planning and portfolio management services.
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, making her well-suited for families planning education funding in Delaware. As an independent CFP®-certified advisor at Metz Capital Management, she offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, focusing on diversified portfolios with no-load mutual funds and ETFs, which may appeal to clients seeking personalized, fee-transparent financial planning.
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 plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families planning education funding in Delaware. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor with 15 years of experience, he offers flat-fee financial planning through Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., which serves a diverse client base including individuals and retirement plans, providing a broad perspective compared to advisors focused solely on college savings.
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 independently at Affinity Wealth Management LLC in Wilmington, DE, he offers flat-fee and retainer options, managing $760 million with a long-term, multi-strategy investment approach, which may provide a broader perspective compared to advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $1,344,813
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Cameron F
CFP®, Series 66
Rehoboth Beach, DE
BDFS Capital LLC
Cameron Fitzgerald specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Delaware planning for education costs. With 15 years of experience, CFP® certification, and an independent, flat-fee structure, he offers personalized financial planning and portfolio management through BDFS Capital LLC, which also serves trusts and charitable organizations with diverse investment strategies.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $536,446
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