CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Indianapolis, IN
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 a focused approach, you might miss how investment choices and timing affect your child's financial aid eligibility or your own tax situation.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings strategies.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, considering your family's financial goals and state tax benefits.
- Investment strategy alignment. Ask how they balance growth potential with risk as your child approaches college age.
- Financial aid impact. Check if they model how savings and withdrawals might affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Coordination with overall plan. See how they integrate college savings with your retirement and other financial priorities.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jacob D
CFP®, Series 66
Indianapolis, IN
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC
Jacob Durbin offers expertise in college savings strategies, backed by his CFP® certification and a decade of industry experience in Indianapolis. His firm employs a committee-driven investment approach blending active and passive strategies, and integrates financial planning with tax and accounting services, which may benefit high-net-worth clients seeking coordinated wealth management and retirement plan consulting with a flat-fee option.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $2,545,861
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Mark H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Indianapolis, IN
Nearside Advisors, LLC
Mark Hildebrand, a CFP®-certified advisor in Indianapolis, specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 17 years of industry experience. His firm, Holistic Financial Partners, serves high-net-worth clients and integrates behavioral finance with Modern Portfolio Theory, offering a 1.15% AUM fee and discretionary portfolio management, distinguishing him from others with a comprehensive, theory-driven investment approach.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,668,873
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William P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Indianapolis, IN
Charles Schwab
William Perry's 14 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies effectively, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, in Indianapolis. Affiliated with Charles Schwab, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers a 0.80% annual AUM fee and access to multi-asset portfolios and alternative investments, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources.
Experience: 15 years
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William P
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Indianapolis, IN
LPL Financial
William Pfadt's 36 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide families in Indianapolis on college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management, he provides flat-fee financial planning, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent costs alongside seasoned expertise.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Anthony L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Indianapolis, IN
Farther
Anthony Larosa's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies effectively, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, in Indianapolis. His firm serves high-net-worth clients with a long-term, diversified investment approach and offers hourly fee options, distinguishing him from advisors with different client focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $972,193
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