Independent, 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.
You might be planning for your child's education expenses and want to make the most of tax-advantaged savings options like 529 plans or UTMA accounts. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how investment choices and account types impact your savings growth and financial aid eligibility.
- Account type implications. Understand how 529s differ from UTMA accounts in ownership and control, affecting flexibility and tax treatment.
- Investment options. Look for advisors who explain how investment choices within these accounts align with your timeline and risk tolerance.
- Financial aid impact. Ask how your savings strategy might influence your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- State tax considerations. Since Indiana has a flat income tax and lower living costs, confirm how these factors affect your college savings plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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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 planning education expenses in Indiana. His firm, Valentine Wealth Management, offers flat-fee and project-based financial planning with a focus on diversified, mainly passive portfolios, and also provides educational seminars, distinguishing him from advisors with purely asset-based fees or less emphasis on client education.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $763,576
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Wendee M
Series 66
Fishers, IN
RASP Wealth Solutions, LLC
Wendee Maniago specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering 18 years of experience and a Series 66 designation to help navigate tax-advantaged options and investment choices aligned with your timeline. Based in Fishers, IN, she works at RASP Wealth Solutions, an independent firm managing $105.8 million with a client-centered investment approach and a 1.50% AUM fee, serving a diverse client base including families and trusts.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,188,203
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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, offering expertise in asset allocation and risk-based portfolio construction tailored to education funding timelines. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he provides flat-fee comprehensive financial planning and has 25 years of experience, distinguishing him with a seasoned approach and a broad client base including individuals and pension plans.
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 to help Indiana families navigate tax-advantaged education funding. His firm, Wright Planning, LLC, offers integrated financial planning with a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, charging flat fees up to $6,000, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking comprehensive planning beyond just investment management.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $618,660
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David D
Series 63, Series 65
Evansville, IN
Gladstone Wealth Partners
David Diekmann specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to guide Indiana families through tax-advantaged education funding options. With 16 years of experience and a flat-fee, negotiable pricing model, he offers personalized financial planning through Gladstone Wealth Partners, which serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, providing a broad perspective on wealth management and retirement strategies.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $675,237
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