Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Idaho
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 ease the future financial burden of tuition and related expenses. Without careful planning, you might miss out on tax advantages or choose accounts that don’t fit your family’s needs.
- Account type clarity. Understand the differences between 529 plans, UTMA accounts, and others to pick the right vehicle for your goals.
- Tax implications. Ask how each option affects your state and federal taxes, including potential benefits or penalties.
- Flexibility for changes. Confirm how easily you can adjust contributions or beneficiaries as your child’s plans evolve.
- Coordination with financial goals. See how college savings fit alongside retirement and other priorities to avoid overcommitting resources.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Justin L
Series 65
Boise, ID
Scratch Capital
Justin Lunt specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to help Idaho families plan for education expenses. Operating from Boise with Scratch Capital, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth clients, combining fundamental and technical analysis, which differentiates him from advisors focusing solely on traditional investment strategies.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $1,394,559
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Richard B
CFP®, Series 65
Boise, ID
Table Rock Financial Planning
Richard Boss specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to help Idaho families navigate tax implications and account flexibility for education funding. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves high-net-worth clients and applies a diversified, research-based investment approach, distinguishing him from advisors who may focus less on tailored investment strategies or charge asset-based fees.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,317,059
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Carol H
ChFC®, Series 63
Blackfoot, ID
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
Carol Holm specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making her well-equipped to help Idaho families plan for education expenses with tax-efficient strategies. With 42 years of experience at Centaurus Financial, a large firm offering both fundamental and technical analysis, she provides flexible fee options and serves a diverse client base, distinguishing her from advisors focused solely on smaller practices or narrower specialties.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $213,989
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Guy S
Series 66
Rigby, ID
LPL Financial
Guy Schoenborn Jr. specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to help Idaho families plan for education expenses. With 14 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he offers flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial, a large firm providing diverse investment solutions and additional services such as insurance and lending, which may benefit clients seeking comprehensive financial support.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Richard R
Series 66
Boise, ID
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Richard Roby specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, backed by over 20 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, making him well-equipped to guide families in Idaho through tax implications and account flexibility. Operating within J. W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat-fee financial planning and access to diverse managed account solutions, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $255,702
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