Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Great Falls, MT
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 investment choices and withdrawal timing affect financial aid eligibility or tax outcomes.
- Account type trade-offs. Ask how they compare 529 plans versus UTMA accounts for your family's goals and control preferences.
- Investment strategy alignment. Confirm they tailor investment risk to your child's age and your college timeline, not just general market trends.
- Withdrawal timing impact. Understand how they plan distributions to minimize tax consequences and avoid reducing financial aid.
- State tax considerations. Since Montana has no general sales tax, ask if they factor this into your overall savings strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brent L
CFP®
Great Falls, MT
Interactive Financial Advisors
Brent Leavitt specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, tailoring investment risk to your child's age and college timeline while considering tax and financial aid impacts. As a CFP®-certified advisor in Great Falls, MT, he offers flat-fee financial planning and manages assets using ETFs and mutual funds, providing a flexible, independent approach compared to other local advisors.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $183,947
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Patrick W
Series 66
Great Falls, MT
Edward Jones
Patrick Winderl specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with 17 years of experience in Great Falls, MT. Working at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a range of advisory programs with fees up to 1.35% annually, providing options that balance investment risk and tax considerations for families planning college funding.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Douglas J
Series 66
Great Falls, MT
LPL Financial
Douglas Jergenson's nine years of experience and Series 66 designation equip him to guide college savings strategies using 529 plans and UTMA accounts in Great Falls, MT. Operating within OSAIC, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates risk tolerance and portfolio optimization, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $399,489
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