Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Hobbs, NM

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 out on how these accounts affect financial aid or your overall investment strategy.

  • Account type guidance. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, especially how they balance tax benefits with your family's financial situation.
  • Financial aid impact. Ask how your savings strategy might influence eligibility for need-based aid and what steps they take to minimize negative effects.
  • Investment approach. Look for advisors who adjust investment risk as your child nears college age, not just a one-size-fits-all plan.
  • Coordination with other goals. Ensure they consider how college savings fit alongside retirement and other financial priorities, so your overall plan stays balanced.

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Kristina R

Series 63, Series 65

Hobbs, NM

Robinson Wealth and Financial Planning

Kristina Robinson is a financial advisor with Robinson Wealth and Financial Planning in Hobbs, NM. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to founding her firm, she worked at Primerica and has a background that includes roles outside the financial industry. She is also a licensed insurance agent. Robinson Wealth and Financial Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach incorporating fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical methods, offering a range of securities and insurance products with a focus on documented client objectives and risk tolerances.

Wealth management Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Davis W

Series 66

Hobbs, NM

Edward Jones

Davis Wright is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hobbs, NM, holding a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and The James Polk Stone Community Bank. Outside of advising, he is the owner and managing member of Four K Properties, LLC, a real estate business in Lovington, NM. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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

Tonya F

Series 66

Albuquerque, NM

Merrill

Tonya Fisher is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leveraging the investment resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to support her clients' financial needs. She has been active in the financial services industry since 2003 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2016. Tonya holds a bachelor's degree in English from New Mexico State University and a master's degree in Technical Communication from Texas Tech University. She has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her areas of focus include education planning, institutional consulting, legacy planning, portfolio management, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. In addition to her professional work, Tonya supports the Lea County Humane Society and other animal rescue organizations. Her approach centers on connecting all aspects of her clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Financial Professional Women Professionals Women's Finance
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Phillip C

Series 66

Hobbs, NM

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Phillip Carrell Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017, and previously worked at Securities America Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in selling and placing insurance products through national companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning and investment management through various platform arrangements and provides access to both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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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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