Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Huntingdon, 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 lock in education costs before tuition rises or when you receive a financial gift meant for education. A common mistake is not aligning the savings plan with your child's timeline and your overall financial goals, which can reduce the benefits of tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans.

  • Account type guidance. Confirm which savings vehicles they recommend and why, such as 529 plans versus UTMA accounts, based on your family's needs.
  • Tax implications. Ask how they help you navigate state and federal tax benefits or penalties tied to college savings accounts.
  • Investment strategy. Look for advisors who adjust investment risk as your child approaches college age, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
  • Coordination with financial aid. Check if they consider how savings impact eligibility for scholarships and aid when planning contributions.

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Derek B

Series 66

Huntingdon, PA

Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc.

Derek Border is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Huntingdon, PA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns MET J Enterprises with his spouse. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individual and institutional clients through a team of 177 advisors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment solutions, including third-party money managers and discretionary and non-discretionary account management, supported by the Hilltop/Hilltop-cleared Envestnet platform.

Retirement income strategy Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management
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Justin G

Series 66

Huntingdon, PA

Edward Jones

Justin Gibboney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Huntingdon, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he owns the building where his branch is located. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other services.

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

Series 66

Huntingdon, PA

Cetera

Gary Moyer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First National Bank of Pennsylvania, OneAmerica Securities, and American United Life. Outside of finance, he is a performing musician and the sole owner of Rue Moyer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, combining affiliated models and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

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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Dylan W

Series 66

Huntingdon, PA

Ameriprise

Dylan Wentzel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Huntingdon, PA, and has six years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at CBS Management and the Law Offices of Roberta Binder-Heath. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Premier Retirement Income service.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Wade C

Series 63, Series 65

Huntingdon, PA

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Wade Curry is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 22 years with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a high school boys basketball coach and is involved in insurance brokerage activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through collaborative annual planning engagements.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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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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