Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Greenwood, MS

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 opportunities to reduce taxes or affect financial aid eligibility.

  • Tax impact awareness. Ask how they help you understand the tax benefits and potential consequences of different college savings accounts.
  • Financial aid considerations. Confirm if they factor in how your savings might influence your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
  • Investment strategy alignment. See how they adjust investment choices as your child gets closer to college age to balance growth and risk.
  • Account flexibility. Inquire about options if your child doesn't attend college or if plans change, ensuring your savings remain useful.

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Dana M

Series 66

Greenwood, MS

Edward Jones

Dana Marshall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Marshall worked at Powers Properties and America's Catch, Inc. Outside of advising, Marshall serves as an Administrative Council Member at St. John's UMC, where they participate in discussions on financial reports and vote on major expenses and administrative issues. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Eddie C

Series 63, Series 66

Grenada, MS

Cetera

Eddie Carnathan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Grenada Public School District, where he participates in policy creation and approval. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various model portfolios or bespoke strategies.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Hallie M

Series 63, Series 66

Silver City, MS

Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC

Hallie Marshall is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Spire Securities, LPL Financial, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a poll manager/clerk for the Humphreys County Election Commission. Concurrent Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, supported by a broad network of advisors and integrated platform solutions.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Dena W

Series 63, Series 65

Cleveland, MS

Raymond James Financial

Dena Weeks is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cleveland, MS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2015 and is also associated with Barfield Salley and Associates, PLLC, where she prepares tax returns. Additionally, she owns Golden Harvest Financial Services, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools to help clients assess potential outcomes and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Lynn K

Series 63, Series 65

Grenada, MS

Raymond James & Associates

Lynn Kelly is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she has participated as an assistant proctor for ACT exams at Holmes Community College. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers customized financial planning and consulting services supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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