Flat-fee, 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 careful planning, you might miss how these accounts affect your financial aid eligibility or how to balance savings with other goals.
- Account type trade-offs. Understand how 529s and UTMA accounts differ in control, tax treatment, and impact on financial aid.
- Flat-fee clarity. Confirm how flat fees cover ongoing advice and account management, so you know what you’re paying for.
- Investment choices. Ask how they select investments within college savings plans to align with your timeline and risk comfort.
- State tax considerations. Since Indiana has a flat state income tax, check how that influences your college savings strategy and budgeting.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christopher S
Series 63, Series 66
Indianapolis, IN
Empower Advisory Group
Christopher Scherschel offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts with a flat-fee structure that includes one-time fees ranging from $199 to $499 and monthly subscriptions of $15 or $29. Based in Indianapolis, he brings 8 years of experience and works within Empower Advisory Group, a large firm serving employer-sponsored retirement plans and retail clients, providing integrated financial planning and investment management solutions.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Elizabeth D
CFP®, Series 66
Indianapolis, IN
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Elizabeth Drury specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning in Indianapolis. With seven years of experience and CFP® certification at J.W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm, she provides access to diverse managed account solutions and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $255,702
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Timothee H
Series 66
Indianapolis, IN
Hoosier Financial Planning, LLC
Timothee Hammond specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial advice up to $1,000 in Indianapolis. With 15 years of experience and an independent firm that separates planning from portfolio management, he provides tailored strategies considering tax planning and charitable giving, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive service models.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $328,358
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Paul W
Series 66
Indianapolis, IN
LPL Financial
Paul Watko specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning in Indianapolis. With 20 years of experience at LPL Financial, he supports diverse clients including business owners and retirees, leveraging a large firm's resources and in-house research to tailor investment strategies and tax considerations for education funding.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Amy F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Indianapolis, IN
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC
Amy Frizzell's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide college savings strategies using 529 and UTMA accounts in Indianapolis. Her firm employs a committee-driven investment approach blending active and passive strategies, and offers flat-fee financial planning with a $7,500 start-up fee for retirement plan consulting, catering to high-net-worth clients seeking coordinated tax and accounting services.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $2,545,861
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