CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Fresno, CA
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 a clear plan, you might miss out on how these accounts affect your financial aid eligibility or future tax bills.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings strategies.
- Account type guidance. Ask which savings vehicles they recommend and why, considering your family's timeline and financial situation.
- Financial aid impact. Confirm how they model the effect of your savings on potential aid eligibility to avoid surprises.
- Tax implications. Discuss how contributions and withdrawals might affect your taxes, especially in California's high-income tax environment.
- Long-term flexibility. Inquire about strategies to adjust savings if your child's education plans change or costs shift.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christopher W
CFP®, Series 66
Fresno, CA
LPL Financial
Christopher White's CFP® certification and 11 years of experience equip him to guide Fresno families through college savings strategies using 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he also specializes in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad approach compared to advisors focused solely on education savings.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Jarrett S
CFP®, Series 66
Fresno, CA
Panoramic Financial
Jarrett Suddarth, a CFP® in Fresno, CA, specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by eight years of experience and a focus on tax-efficient asset location. Serving individual and high-net-worth clients, especially medical professionals, he offers both modular planning and discretionary portfolio management with a 1% AUM fee or $400 hourly rate, distinguishing him through tailored financial planning and educational seminars.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $652,360
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David S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Clovis, CA
Edward Jones
David Soltes offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® certification and six years of experience. Based in Clovis, CA, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm known for comprehensive wealth management and a broad client base, providing access to diverse investment strategies and a structured fee program up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Russell M
CFP®, Series 66
Clovis, CA
SimplifiedFP
Russell Maltes, a CFP® with 25 years of experience near Fresno, specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for education funding needs. As founder of SimplifiedFP, he offers flat-fee, project-based financial planning and serves high-net-worth clients, combining active and passive investment approaches with personalized retirement and portfolio management.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $948,868
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