CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Deltona, FL
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 custodial accounts. Without careful planning, you might miss how these accounts affect your financial aid eligibility or future tax bills. CFP® certification means the advisors here have formal training in financial planning, including education savings strategies.
- Account type guidance. Ask how they choose between 529 plans and UTMA accounts based on your goals and control preferences.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider federal tax implications and how distributions might affect your or your child's taxes.
- Financial aid strategy. Check if they model how savings accounts influence eligibility for need-based aid.
- Investment approach. Inquire about how they adjust investment risk as your child nears college age.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bruce K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Oviedo, FL
Edward Jones
Bruce Kavenagh offers expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® certification and 14 years of industry experience. Based in Oviedo, FL, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, providing clients with comprehensive wealth management and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, which may differ from smaller firms nearby.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Margaret B
CFP®, Series 66
Maitland, FL
Gen2 Advisors, LLC
Margaret Bilby, a CFP® with 18 years of experience, specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making her well-suited for families in Deltona, FL focused on education funding. She offers flat-fee financial planning between $10,000 and $25,000 and serves high-net-worth clients, combining analytical portfolio management with personalized financial planning, which distinguishes her from advisors with broader client bases or different fee structures.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $3,973,513
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Tracie H
CFP®, Series 65
Oviedo, FL
Verisail Partners, LLC
Tracie Handberg's CFP® certification and expertise in college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, equip her to address education funding needs effectively. Operating from Oviedo, FL, she offers flat-fee and hourly pricing through Verisail Partners, which employs a factor-based investment approach and serves a diverse client base including families and businesses, distinguishing her from advisors focused solely on individual clients or traditional investment strategies.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $1,079,382
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Jennifer F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Lake Mary, FL
Symphony Financial Team
Jennifer Ferguson's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide college savings strategies effectively, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Based in Lake Mary, FL, she offers flat-fee financial planning through Symphony Financial Team, focusing on integrated, ongoing planning for individuals, business owners, and executives, which may provide a more personalized and coordinated approach compared to other advisors.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $0
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David B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Oviedo, FL
LPL Financial
David Blount's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with attention to tax implications and financial aid impact. Operating from LPL Financial, a large firm with diverse client services, he offers flat-fee financial planning and specializes in wealth management and retirement plans, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on college savings.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $399,489
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