Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Kansas City, KS
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 ease future tuition costs or manage gifts and earnings in accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without clear planning, you might miss tax benefits or limit how funds can be used.
- Fee structure clarity. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so ask how that fee covers ongoing account management and advice.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, considering your family's financial situation.
- Investment approach. Look for advisors who explain how they balance growth potential with risk as your child nears college age.
- Coordination with financial goals. Ensure they consider how college savings fit with your other priorities, like retirement or emergency funds.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jo F
CFP®
Overland Park, KS
Balanced Financial Planning, Inc.
Jo Fritz offers expertise in college savings with a flat-fee structure, charging $270 per hour for services including initial engagement and ongoing advice, which suits families seeking clear fee arrangements. Located near Kansas City, KS, she serves high-net-worth clients with 24 years of experience and emphasizes individualized asset allocation, differentiating her through a research-based investment approach and flexible service options.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $2,266,658
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Jason T
Series 63, Series 66
Shawnee, KS
Investment Consulting Services, LLC
Jason Tucker specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee ongoing financial planning capped at $25,000 annually, which suits families seeking predictable costs. Based in Shawnee, KS, he brings 24 years of experience and serves high-net-worth clients with a Modern Portfolio Theory approach blending passive and active funds, differentiating him from advisors focusing solely on local or lower-net-worth markets.
Experience: 24 years
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Nicholas R
Series 63, Series 65
Kansas City, KS
Empower Advisory Group
Nicholas Rawlings offers flat-fee college savings advice in Kansas City, KS, with 11 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 designations. His firm, Empower Advisory Group, serves employer-sponsored retirement plans and retail clients, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, which may provide a structured approach to managing 529 and UTMA accounts compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Trenton S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Mission, KS
Buffalo Run Wealth Advisors LLC
Trenton Swift offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 11 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials. Operating with a negotiable flat fee capped at $5,000, he provides non-discretionary investment management through third-party managers, serving a diverse client base from Mission, KS, which may appeal to families seeking structured, fee-transparent planning.
Experience: 11 years
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Richard K
Series 63, Series 66
Kansas City, KS
LPL Financial
Richard Kaufmann offers flat-fee financial planning focused on college savings accounts like 529s and UTMAs, backed by 42 years of experience and credentials Series 63 and 66. Based in Kansas City, KS, he works with LPL Financial, a large firm providing diverse investment solutions and research support, and also teaches investment courses locally, adding educational insight to his advisory approach.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $399,489
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