CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Kenosha, WI
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.
You might be planning for your child's education expenses and want to make the most of tax-advantaged savings options like 529 plans or UTMA accounts. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how investment choices and account types affect your savings growth and financial aid eligibility. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education funding strategies.
- Account type selection. Ask how they recommend between 529 plans, UTMA accounts, or other vehicles based on your family's goals and flexibility needs.
- Investment strategy alignment. Confirm they tailor investment options to the child's age and your risk tolerance, not just default portfolios.
- Financial aid impact. Inquire how they consider the effect of savings accounts on your child's eligibility for college financial aid.
- Coordination with overall plan. See if they integrate college savings with your broader financial and retirement goals to avoid unintended trade-offs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Justus M
CFP®, Series 65
Racine, WI
Financial Justus
Justus Morgan offers expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 22 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating independently with a flat annual fee, he focuses on comprehensive financial planning and tax preparation, serving high-net-worth clients with a long-term, portfolio-based investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,418,596
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Joseph H
CFP®, Series 65, Series 66
Racine, WI
Empower Advisory Group
Joseph Herron offers expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® certification and 19 years of experience. Based in Racine, WI, he works with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm providing flat-fee financial planning and investment management, which may appeal to clients seeking structured, subscription-based services alongside retirement and Social Security planning.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Skipper R
CFP®, Series 63
Racine, WI
LPL Financial
Skipper Riley's CFP® certification and 21 years of experience equip him to guide college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, considering tax advantages and financial aid impacts. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee planning and diverse investment solutions, he also brings expertise in retirement plans and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad financial perspective beyond just education funding.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Peter B
CFP®, Series 66
Winthrop Harbor, IL
Edward Jones
Peter Brush offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 16 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to guide education funding strategies. Based in nearby Winthrop Harbor, IL, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, providing a range of advisory programs with fees up to 1.35% annually, which may suit clients seeking comprehensive wealth management alongside college savings.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Robert S
CFP®, ChFC®
Grayslake, IL
R. W. Stanley Investment Planning
Robert Stanley brings 17 years of experience and CFP® certification to college savings planning, offering expertise in 529 plans and UTMA accounts tailored to your family's goals. His fee-only, hourly project-based approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation with low-cost passive index funds, distinguishing him from others by focusing on broad financial planning without taking custody of assets.
Experience: 17 years
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