Flat-fee, 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.
When you're planning for college expenses, setting up and managing accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts can feel complex. Without focused guidance, you might overlook how tax implications or account rules affect your savings goals.
- Tax-aware planning. Ask how they navigate federal taxes alongside Washington's 7% capital gains tax on large gains, since this impacts your investment choices.
- Account type guidance. Confirm they explain differences between 529s and UTMA accounts, including control and financial aid effects.
- Flat-fee clarity. Understand exactly what services are included in their flat fee to avoid surprises as your college savings needs evolve.
- Investment strategy fit. Check how they align investment options with your timeline and risk comfort, not just generic portfolios.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Wayde K
Series 63, Series 66
East Wenatchee, WA
LPL Financial
Wayde Knowles specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning in East Wenatchee, WA. With 33 years of experience at a large firm managing $18.9 billion in assets, he combines seasoned expertise with a clear fee structure, distinguishing him from advisors with less firm support or different billing methods.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Sean G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
Telos Wealth
Sean Gross offers flat-fee financial planning with a focus on college savings accounts like 529s and UTMAs, backed by 34 years of industry experience and CFP® certification. Operating independently in Wenatchee, WA, he integrates fundamental and technical analysis within a modern portfolio theory framework, providing tailored investment strategies alongside expertise in estate and tax planning, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $677,421
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Scott B
CFP®, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
Cascade Wealth Advisors, Inc
Scott Blaesing offers expertise in college savings plans with a focus on tax-aware strategies, supported by his dual role in wealth advising and tax consulting in Wenatchee, WA. His flat-fee structure, negotiated per client with a $5,000 minimum, suits high-net-worth individuals seeking disciplined, model-based investment approaches using ETFs and mutual funds.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $1,990,618
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Joel F
Series 63, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
Equilus Group Inc
Joel Frank specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning with clear initial and ongoing fees, which suits families in East Wenatchee aiming for transparent costs. His 19 years of experience, Series 63 and 65 licenses, and focus on values-based investing and charitable giving distinguish him from others by combining tax-aware strategies with a subscription-based planning model.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $299,057
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David S
Series 63, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
David Solomon offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 19 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating within J. W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm with over 400 advisers, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting services tailored to your needs, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $255,702
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