Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Fergus Falls, MN
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 focused guidance, you might miss how state tax rules and income levels affect your savings strategy.
- Account type selection. Ask why they recommend a 529 plan versus a UTMA account based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand Minnesota's tax environment and how it influences your college savings and withdrawals.
- Investment options. Look for advisors who explain how investment choices within these accounts align with your child's timeline and risk tolerance.
- Coordination with financial aid. Check if they consider how savings affect eligibility for scholarships and aid, not just the account growth.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Patricia S
Series 66
Minneapolis, MN
Merrill
Patricia Savre's expertise in college savings and wealth management, combined with her 19 years of experience at Merrill, equips her to navigate Minnesota's tax environment and investment options for 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Her focus on parents and mid-career professionals, along with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies, distinguishes her from others by blending personalized strategies with large-firm resources.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Amy W
Series 66
Columbia, SC
First Citizens Investor Services, Inc.
Amy Wedll specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by her Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, she serves a diverse clientele with access to extensive investment options and in-house research, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower scopes or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $344,524
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Justin A
CFP®, Series 66
Fergus Falls, MN
Edward Jones
Justin Arneson specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with 12 years of experience in Fergus Falls, MN. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a structured program fee up to 1.35% annually and serves clients with diverse financial backgrounds, including executives and business owners.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $246,728
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