CFP®-certified, 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 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 benefits or face unexpected tax consequences that reduce your savings.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how they help choose between 529s, UTMAs, or other options based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Financial aid impact. Ask how they factor in college savings strategies that minimize effects on your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Investment approach. Look for advisors who adjust investment choices as your child gets closer to college age, balancing growth and risk appropriately.
- Tax implications. Ensure they explain how contributions, withdrawals, and earnings are taxed to avoid surprises during college funding.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Richard B
CFP®, Series 65
Boise, ID
Table Rock Financial Planning
Richard Boss specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Idaho planning for education expenses. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers personalized financial planning and investment supervision, focusing on diversified, research-based portfolios that blend low-cost index funds and selective active strategies, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking tailored guidance.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,317,059
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Brent F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Eagle, ID
Ford Investment Counsel LLC
Brent Ford's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Idaho families through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, ensuring tax-efficient strategies and investment adjustments as college approaches. As an independent advisor serving high-net-worth clients, he offers personalized portfolio management with a 1% AUM fee, differentiating him through a focus on tailored strategies and ERISA plan consulting.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $976,190
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Lavea T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Boise, ID
Aspen Capital Management, LLC
Lavea Thomas is well-equipped to assist with college savings in Idaho, offering expertise in 529 plans and UTMA accounts alongside 20 years of industry experience and CFP® certification. Operating from Aspen Capital Management, she provides flat-fee financial planning and manages over $1.1 billion with a strategic asset allocation approach, distinguishing her through a focus on global equities, REITs, and multi-sector bond funds for high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $2,744,337
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Ryan W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Coeur D'Alene, ID
LPL Financial
Ryan Weber's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Idaho families through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, ensuring tax-efficient strategies. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions and flat-fee financial planning, he also brings expertise in retirement plans and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad financial perspective beyond just college funding.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Chasen R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Hailey, ID
Empower Advisory Group
Chasen Ruth's eight years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Idaho families through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, ensuring tax-efficient strategies and investment adjustments as college approaches. Working at Empower Advisory Group, a large firm with a flat-fee structure, he offers integrated financial planning linked to employer-sponsored retirement plans, distinguishing him with a focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $565,063
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