Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Indiana
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 create unintended tax consequences.
- Account type selection. Confirm how they choose between 529s, UTMA, or other vehicles based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Contribution timing. Ask how they recommend scheduling contributions to maximize growth and tax advantages over time.
- Financial aid impact. Understand how different savings accounts affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Flat-fee clarity. Since these advisors charge a set fee, check what services are included to avoid surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Billie T
Series 66
South Bend, IN
LPL Financial
Billie Treber specializes in college savings plans such as 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by seven years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from South Bend, Indiana, Treber offers flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial, a large firm known for serving diverse clients including high-net-worth households, which may provide access to extensive resources and research compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Benjamin K
CFP®, Series 66
Seymour, IN
Valentine Wealth Management
Benjamin Kuhlman specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Indiana seeking flat-fee financial advice on education funding. His firm, Valentine Wealth Management, offers fixed project-based fees ranging from $250 to $25,000 and emphasizes diversified, mainly passive portfolios, distinguishing him from others by combining flat fees with a modern investment approach and educational seminars.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $763,576
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Douglas H
Series 63, Series 65
Bloomington, IN
Cfci
Douglas Hughes specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to help Indiana families optimize tax-advantaged education funding. With 25 years of experience and a flat-fee structure for planning services, he operates within a large multi-advisor firm offering discretionary portfolio management and consulting, providing clients with access to model portfolios and third-party advisers for comprehensive investment planning.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $507,358
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James M
Series 63, Series 65
Fort Wayne, IN
Apple Tree Asset Management, LLC
James Meert specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 25 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating from Fort Wayne, Indiana, he offers flat-fee comprehensive financial planning ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, with a focus on asset allocation and risk-based portfolio construction, distinguishing him from advisors who may rely solely on AUM-based fees or less comprehensive services.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $194,609
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Joshua W
Series 65
Fishers, IN
Wright Planning, LLC
Joshua Walker specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Indiana seeking flat-fee financial advice on education funding. His firm, Wright Planning, LLC, offers project-based fixed fees up to $6,000 and serves high-net-worth clients, combining fundamental and technical analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework, which may appeal to those wanting integrated financial planning alongside investment management.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $618,660
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