Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Jacksonville, IL
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 focused guidance, you might miss how to balance investment risk with your child's timeline or overlook state-specific tax implications.
- Flat-fee clarity. Understand exactly what you pay and what services are included, so you avoid surprises in fees that can eat into your savings.
- Investment risk alignment. Ask how they adjust your portfolio as your child gets closer to college age to protect your savings from market downturns.
- Account type guidance. Confirm they explain the pros and cons of 529s versus UTMA accounts, including control and tax treatment differences.
- State tax considerations. Since Illinois has no tax on retirement income but high property taxes, check how they factor local taxes into your overall savings plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bradley L
Series 63, Series 66
Springfield, IL
Sunbelt Securities, Inc.
Bradley Lakner offers flat-fee financial planning services with up to $3,000 total fixed fee, making him suitable for college savings strategies involving 529 and UTMA accounts. Based in Springfield, IL, he brings 25 years of experience and expertise in tax and retirement planning, working through Sunbelt Securities, which manages $2 billion for diverse clients, providing a broad perspective beyond just college savings.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $418,067
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Jerald B
CFP®
Springfield, IL
Wealth Management Services,LLC
Jerald Barkmeier offers flat-fee financial planning with a focus on college savings, including 529 and UTMA accounts, supported by 27 years of industry experience and CFP® certification. Based in Springfield, IL, his firm uses a core-and-satellite investment approach emphasizing passive index funds and global diversification, providing a strategic alternative to advisors with different fee structures or investment styles in the Jacksonville area.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $394,751
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Brent B
Series 66
Jacksonville, IL
Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC
Brent Bordenkircher offers flat-fee financial planning with a focus on college savings accounts like 529s and UTMAs, backed by 25 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. His firm, Kingsview Wealth Management, serves diverse clients including trusts and foundations, providing wealth management and asset management, which may offer broader financial planning support compared to advisors with narrower client bases.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $703,115
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Matthew G
Series 63, Series 65
Ashland, IL
LPL Financial
Matthew Greer offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 27 years of experience and flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial. His background includes wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, and he serves a diverse client base with access to a broad product platform, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on local Jacksonville, IL clients.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Sterling R
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
New Berlin, IL
Blankenship Financial Planning, Ltd.
Sterling Raskie offers flat-fee financial planning with a focus on college savings, including 529 and UTMA accounts, supported by 15 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials. His firm emphasizes tax-aware, long-term investment strategies using low-cost index funds and ETFs, providing tailored advice and flexible engagement models that may suit clients seeking clear fee structures and comprehensive planning beyond just college savings.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $273,905
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