CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in East Wenatchee, WA
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 trigger unexpected taxes.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings strategies.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they balance federal tax benefits with Washington's capital gains and property taxes when planning your savings.
- Financial aid strategy. Confirm they understand how account ownership and timing of withdrawals influence your child's aid eligibility.
- Account selection guidance. Look for advice on choosing between 529 plans, UTMA accounts, or other vehicles based on your family's goals and flexibility needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Joseph J
VerifiedCFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
Ameriprise
Joseph Johnson's 15 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide East Wenatchee families through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Working with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he supports diverse clients and integrates tax-loss harvesting and retirement planning, providing broader wealth management beyond just education savings.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Michael M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Leavenworth, WA
McHenry Capital, L.L.C.
Michael McHenry offers specialized guidance in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, backed by 20 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating independently through McHenry Capital, he provides flat-fee options including a $1,500 College Planning plan, catering primarily to high-net-worth clients with personalized asset allocation and ongoing portfolio management.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,696,499
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Sean G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
Telos Wealth
Sean Gross offers expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® certification and 34 years of industry experience. Operating independently in Wenatchee, WA, he provides flat-fee and hourly financial planning, blending fundamental and technical analysis to tailor diversified portfolios, which distinguishes him from advisors with different fee structures or investment approaches.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $677,421
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Steven O
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Wenatchee, WA
Cascade Wealth Advisors, Inc
Steven Olds, a CFP® professional based near East Wenatchee, specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by six years of industry experience. His firm, Cultivate Wealth LLC, offers fee-only wealth management with a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with both discretionary management and project-based planning options.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,990,618
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