Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Greeley, CO

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. A common mistake is not aligning the savings plan with your child's timeline and your overall financial goals, which can reduce the benefits.

  • Account type suitability. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, ensuring they fit your family's financial situation and education timeline.
  • Tax implications. Even with Colorado's flat income tax, ask how they optimize contributions and withdrawals to minimize tax impact.
  • Investment strategy. Look for advisors who adjust investment risk as your child approaches college age, balancing growth and preservation.
  • Coordination with financial aid. Discuss how savings might affect your child's eligibility for aid and how the advisor plans around that.

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David W

Series 63, Series 66

Greeley, CO

UBS Financial Services

David Weinbender is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Greeley, Colorado, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and a broad platform of services.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Diane A

Series 66

Greeley, CO

Wealth Advisors Network, Inc.

Diane Alexander is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with over 24 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Wealth Advisors Network, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, and also serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Success Foundation. Additionally, she holds the role of president at a family corporation, D&D Bigge Inc. Wealth Advisors Network provides comprehensive wealth-care services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, closely held businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning, emphasizing diversification and active management through various investment vehicles and model portfolios aligned with client risk profiles.

Income planning Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired

Bobby G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Greeley, CO

Edward Jones

Bobby Giles Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at USAA Financial Planning Services and related entities for nine years and was self-employed from 2018 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as a commercial pilot and intends to work occasionally in that capacity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Wealth management Military & Veterans Founder/Business Owner
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Craig C

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greeley, CO

LPL Financial

Craig Conner is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Ameriprise and J.P. Morgan. Craig operates Legacy Premier Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher A

Series 66

Greeley, CO

GWN Securities Inc.

Christopher Ahrens is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Greeley, Colorado, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities and Q Wealth Management in 2022, he worked at Bank of Colorado from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a JV basketball coach at Northridge High School. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individuals and business clients. The firm operates a large network of approximately 423 advisors and manages about $3.65 billion across over 37,000 client accounts, delivering advice through a variety of managed-account programs and model portfolios on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Hassan A

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard B

Series 63, Series 66

Austin, TX

Charles Schwab

Richard Brandi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank ssb since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies
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Paul K

CFP®, Series 65

Zimmerman, MN

Longview Financial, Inc.

Paul Kinneberg is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the principal and sole advisor at Longview Financial, Inc. since 2000 and also holds a long-term corporate role at CenturyLink. Longview Financial, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily for individual clients. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with a core-and-satellite framework, combining passive index and ETF core holdings with active funds when appropriate, and manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis with an emphasis on individualized advice.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting

Justin S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Prairie Village, KS

Edward Jones

Justin Scicluna is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Prairie Village, KS, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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