CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Greenwood, 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 lock in education costs before tuition rises or when you receive a financial gift meant for education. Without focused guidance, you might overlook how investment choices and account types affect your savings growth and tax benefits. CFP® certification means these advisors have studied comprehensive financial planning, including education funding.
- Account type clarity. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, such as 529 plans or UTMA accounts, since each has different tax and withdrawal rules.
- Investment strategy alignment. Ask how they adjust investments as your child nears college age to balance growth with risk.
- Tax impact awareness. Understand how contributions and withdrawals affect your state and federal taxes, especially given Indiana's flat income tax.
- Financial aid considerations. Check if they factor in how savings accounts influence eligibility for need-based aid.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Aysenaz C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Indianapolis, IN
Charles Schwab
Aysenaz Crewse's decade of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide college savings strategies effectively, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, while considering tax implications and investment adjustments as college approaches. Based in nearby Indianapolis and affiliated with Charles Schwab, she serves high-net-worth clients with a 0.80% annual AUM fee, offering access to discretionary portfolios and integrated wealth management services.
Experience: 10 years
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James R
CFP®, Series 66
Greenwood, IN
Edward Jones
James Reisert offers specialized guidance in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, backed by 15 years of experience and CFP® certification in Greenwood, IN. His affiliation with Edward Jones provides access to a large firm's resources and a comprehensive wealth management approach, including retirement and estate planning, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Mark H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Indianapolis, IN
Nearside Advisors, LLC
Mark Hildebrand, based in Indianapolis, offers expertise in college savings plans including 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® certification and 18 years of experience. His firm, Nearside Advisors, LLC, uses a passive investment approach with index funds and ETFs, charging a 1.15% AUM fee, and serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him from advisors with different investment styles or client focuses.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,668,873
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Hope F
CFP®, Series 66
Indianapolis, IN
Root Financial Partners
Hope Fry, a CFP®-certified advisor in Indianapolis, specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering tailored guidance on investment strategies and tax implications for education funding. Her firm, Root Financial Partners, serves high-net-worth clients with a passive investment approach and flexible fee structures including flat fees and subscriptions, distinguishing her from advisors with different client focuses or fee models.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,512,954
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Joshua D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Franklin, IN
LPL Financial
Joshua Dearmitt's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies effectively, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, while considering tax implications in Indiana. Serving clients through LPL Financial, a large national firm, he offers flat-fee planning up to $15,000 and brings additional expertise in retirement income and tax-loss harvesting, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $399,489
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