Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Hanover, PA
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 maximize growth or unintentionally affect financial aid eligibility.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which savings vehicles they recommend and why, considering your family's financial situation and goals.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they balance gift tax limits and annual contributions to optimize your savings.
- Investment choices. Look for advisors who explain how investment options within 529s or UTMA accounts align with your timeline and risk tolerance.
- Flat-fee clarity. Understand exactly what services are included in their flat fee to avoid unexpected costs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Donald O
ChFC®, Series 63
Hampstead, MD
Lombard Advisers Incorporated
Donald Oates specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee subscription arrangements tailored for held away asset management. With 42 years of experience and designations including ChFC® and Series 63, he provides personalized investment management using diverse analytical methods. Located near Hanover, PA, his firm emphasizes client control through non-discretionary accounts, distinguishing him from advisors with more discretionary approaches.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $543,452
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Matthew S
Series 66
Westminster, MD
Empower Advisory Group
Matthew Sherlock offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 22 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from a large firm, Empower Advisory Group, he provides flat-fee options with clear one-time and monthly subscription fees, and focuses on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, distinguishing him from advisors with less structured fee models or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Benjamin B
VerifiedCFP®, TPCP®, Series 7, Series 63, Series 65
York, PA
The Financial Advisory Group
Benjamin Burkhart offers flat-fee financial planning with a focus on college savings accounts like 529s and UTMAs, supported by his CFP® certification and three years of experience. Based in nearby York, PA, he works through The Financial Advisory Group, which emphasizes comprehensive planning without asset management, providing clear fixed fees and serving individuals and families with a broad range of financial planning services.
Experience: 3 years
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Mikhail A
Series 66
Hanover, PA
LPL Financial
Mikhail Abuzov offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by six years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm with flat-fee financial planning options, he serves a diverse client base including business owners and retirees, providing access to extensive investment research and a broad range of solutions.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Joseph W
Series 63, Series 65
Westminster, MD
Worthy Financial Services
Joseph Worthy offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 22 years of experience and flat-fee consulting ranging from $500 to $10,000. His independent firm in nearby Westminster, MD, also provides comprehensive financial planning and employs diverse investment strategies, distinguishing him from others by combining planning with discretionary portfolio management and insurance services.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $334,684
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