Flat-fee, 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 careful planning, you might miss out on how to balance savings growth with financial aid impact or tax benefits.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, especially how they fit your family's financial situation.
- Fee transparency. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so ask how that fee covers ongoing advice and account management.
- Financial aid impact. Ask how your savings strategy might affect eligibility for need-based aid and what adjustments they suggest.
- Investment approach. Look for advisors who tailor investment choices to your child's age and your 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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Ryan F
CFP®, Series 63
Fort Wayne, IN
DentVest LLC
Ryan Fisher specializes in college savings strategies in Fort Wayne, IN, with a focus on 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® certification and seven years of experience. His independent firm, DentVest LLC, offers flat-fee comprehensive financial planning with a primarily passive, model-driven investment approach, distinguishing him from advisors who may use more active management or different fee structures.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $170,000
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Steven G
CFP®, Series 66
Fort Wayne, IN
Gilbert Wealth
Steven Gilbert specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee project-based financial planning starting at $800, which suits families seeking transparent costs in Fort Wayne, IN. His independent firm emphasizes passive investment strategies with index funds and ETFs, providing tailored advice for individual and high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him from advisors with broader or hourly fee structures.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $1,013,535
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Kevin N
Series 63, Series 65
Fort Wayne, IN
LPL Financial
Kevin Noll specializes in college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning in Fort Wayne, IN. With 26 years of experience and backing from LPL Financial, a large SEC-registered firm, he provides access to diverse advisory programs and model portfolios, distinguishing him from advisors with less firm support or fewer years in the industry.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Braden H
Series 63, Series 65
Fort Wayne, IN
Empower Advisory Group
Braden Hoffman offers flat-fee college savings advice in Fort Wayne, leveraging his Series 63 and 65 registrations and two years of experience. Working with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm focused on employer-sponsored retirement plans, he provides structured one-time and monthly fees, combining financial planning with investment management tailored to long-term savings goals.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Wesley P
Series 63, Series 66
Fort Wayne, IN
TradeWell Tax & Financial
Wesley Phelps offers flat-fee financial planning in Fort Wayne, specializing in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, supported by 12 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His firm uses a tailored investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with a fee range from $1,000 to $15,000, distinguishing him from advisors with purely asset-based fees.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $726,621
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