CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Fort Wayne, IN
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 focused guidance, you might miss how to balance growth potential with the timing of tuition payments, which can affect your savings strategy.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings.
- Account type selection. Ask why they recommend a 529 plan versus a UTMA or other savings vehicles based on your family's goals and flexibility needs.
- Contribution timing. Confirm how they plan contributions around your child's education timeline to optimize tax benefits and investment growth.
- Investment choices. Look for advisors who explain how they adjust investment risk as college approaches, not just pick popular funds.
- State tax considerations. Since Indiana has a flat income tax and lower living costs, ask how they factor this into your overall college savings plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Zachary F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Fort Wayne, IN
LPL Financial
Zachary Fiandt's 12 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies using 529 plans and UTMA accounts in Fort Wayne, IN. Working with LPL Financial, a large national firm, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, providing access to diverse advisory programs and model portfolios that can be tailored to your education funding timeline and tax considerations.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Ryan F
CFP®, Series 63
Fort Wayne, IN
DentVest LLC
Ryan Fisher's CFP® certification and seven years of experience in Fort Wayne, IN, equip him to guide families through college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMAs. His independent firm, DentVest LLC, uses a passive, model-driven investment approach and offers comprehensive financial planning with a flat-fee structure, distinguishing him from advisors who may rely on traditional asset-based fees or active management.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $170,000
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Antony S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Fort Wayne, IN
Krouse Stureman & Associates, Inc.
Antony Stureman, a CFP®-certified advisor in Fort Wayne, specializes in college savings plans including 529s and UTMAs, supported by 28 years of experience and a firm that serves high-net-worth clients and trusts. His firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with passive, institutional-class funds and offers both AUM and hourly fee structures, distinguishing him from advisors with different investment styles or client focuses.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $723,565
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Steven G
CFP®, Series 66
Fort Wayne, IN
Gilbert Wealth
Steven Gilbert's 12 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies in Fort Wayne, focusing on 529 plans and UTMA accounts. As founder of Gilbert Wealth, he offers flat-fee, project-based planning and emphasizes passive investment management with index funds and tax-loss harvesting, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or active management styles.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $1,013,535
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Jordan W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Fort Wayne, IN
Wise Wealth Management
Jordan Wise offers specialized guidance in college savings with 14 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to navigate 529 plans and UTMA accounts in Fort Wayne, IN. His firm employs a passive investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs, and he provides flexible flat-fee and hourly pricing, distinguishing him from advisors with traditional AUM-based fees.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $130,290
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