Large-firm, 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 how these accounts affect financial aid eligibility or how to balance savings with other goals.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how the advisor chooses between 529 plans, UTMA accounts, or other vehicles based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Financial aid impact. Ask how they model the effect of college savings on your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Investment strategy alignment. Look for advisors who adjust investment risk as college approaches, not just set and forget.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors often have access to broader research and tools, which can support complex college savings strategies.
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, leveraging 19 years of experience and CFP® certification to guide families in Delaware through tax-advantaged strategies. His affiliation with LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive research resources, complements his flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, distinguishing him from advisors with less flexible fee structures or smaller firm support.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Janet M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Lewes, DE
Edward Jones
Janet Maher specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 19 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers access to extensive research and a variety of advisory programs with fees up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her through comprehensive resources and a broad service offering in Delaware.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Kalyan R
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Bear, DE
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
Kalyan Raman's 43 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip him to guide families in Delaware through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with attention to income planning and Social Security optimization. Operating within Centaurus Financial, Inc., a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, he combines fundamental and technical analysis, providing a broad resource base that distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $213,989
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Peni W
Series 66
Greenville, DE
Janney Montgomery Scott
Peni Warren's extensive 42 years of experience and focus on college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, make her well-equipped to guide Delaware families through tax-advantaged education funding. Affiliated with the large firm Janney Montgomery Scott, she offers flat-fee options and serves high-net-worth clients, combining personalized wealth management with broad firm resources to address complex college savings strategies.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $406,735
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Corey W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Wilmington, DE
Charles Schwab
Corey Wertz specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 12 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating from Charles Schwab in Wilmington, DE, he leverages large-firm resources and a multi-asset model portfolio approach, with a 0.80% annual AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or less comprehensive investment frameworks.
Experience: 12 years
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