Seasoned, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Kankakee, 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 careful planning, you might miss how investment choices and timing affect financial aid eligibility or future tax implications.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, considering your family's financial situation and goals.
- Investment strategy alignment. Ask how they adjust investments as your child approaches college age to balance growth and risk.
- Financial aid impact. Explore how they factor in savings plans' effects on your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Experience with local costs. Since property taxes in Illinois can be high, check if they consider local education expenses and tax nuances in their planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dean S
Series 66
Wilmington, IL
Edward Jones
Dean Shepherd brings 25 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to address tax-advantaged education funding. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a range of investment strategies and serves diverse client types such as young and intergenerational families, with fees up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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George A
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Bourbonnais, IL
Madison Avenue Securities, LLC
George Arocha brings over 44 years of experience and specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Kankakee, IL. His firm manages $2 billion in assets and offers flat-fee financial planning, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent costs and comprehensive investment advisory services.
Experience: 45 years
Avg account: $142,909
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Paul G
Series 63, Series 66
Kankakee, IL
Gianotti Wealth Advisory
Paul Gianotti offers seasoned expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with 23 years of experience in Kankakee, IL. His firm combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with a core passive allocation and active tactical adjustments, providing flat-fee financial planning tailored to individual and high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him from advisors with purely asset-based fees or less diversified investment approaches.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $581,239
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