Flat-fee, 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.
Saving for college often starts when you want to make the most of tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans or UTMA custodial accounts. Without careful planning, you might miss out on how to balance savings growth with financial aid impact or state-specific benefits. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, considering your family's financial situation.
- Financial aid impact. Ask how your savings strategy might affect eligibility for need-based aid and what adjustments they suggest.
- State benefits knowledge. Since state tax rules vary, check how they incorporate Wisconsin's incentives or limitations into your plan.
- Withdrawal strategy. Understand how they plan distributions to minimize taxes and maximize flexibility when paying for education.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William U
Series 63, Series 65
Antioch, IL
UTES Wealth Strategies
William Utes offers flat-fee financial planning with fees up to $2,500, suitable for college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. With 56 years of experience and expertise in estate planning and charitable giving, he provides a broad perspective beyond college savings, operating independently from Antioch, IL, and employing strategic asset allocation with outside money managers.
Experience: 56 years
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Justus M
CFP®, Series 65
Racine, WI
Financial Justus
Justus Morgan offers flat-fee financial planning with a fixed annual fee of $5,000, specializing in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, which suits families in Kenosha, WI seeking predictable costs. With 22 years of experience and CFP® certification, he employs a long-term, portfolio-based investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, serving high-net-worth clients from his Racine location.
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 specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 19 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to navigate tax-advantaged education savings in the Kenosha area. His flat-fee structure with one-time and monthly options, combined with his affiliation to Empower Advisory Group, a large firm serving employer-sponsored retirement plans, distinguishes him from advisors focusing solely on individual clients or hourly fees.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Thomas H
Series 63, Series 65
Kenosha, WI
LPL Financial
Thomas Heller specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial in Kenosha, WI. With 23 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65, he serves a diverse client base and integrates tax-loss harvesting and retirement planning, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on college savings.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Steven B
Series 66
Round Lake Beach, IL
Briggs Financial Inc.
Steven Briggs specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee tax preparation services that range up to $2,000 for complex forms. With a decade of experience and a Series 66 designation, he combines financial planning with in-house tax preparation, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients from Round Lake Beach, IL, using a long-term investment approach focused on fundamental analysis.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $351,351
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