Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Killeen, TX

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 or managing multiple college savings accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how different savings vehicles impact your overall tax situation and financial goals.

  • Tax implications in Texas. Since Texas has no state income tax but significant property and sales taxes, ask how advisors factor these into your college savings strategy.
  • Account coordination. Confirm how they help manage multiple savings accounts to optimize growth and access when tuition payments are due.
  • Investment choices. Look for advisors who explain how investment options within 529s or UTMA accounts align with your timeline and risk tolerance.
  • Fee structures. Understand whether fees are flat or asset-based, as this affects your net savings over time.

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James J

Series 63, Series 65

Killeen, TX

Primerica Advisors

James Judd is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Pfs Investments, Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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Ramon J

Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

First Command Advisory Services

Ramon Jimenez is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. He has worked within multiple First Command entities since 2021 and owns two non-investment related businesses, Epiphany Management Solutions, LLC and Epiphany Real Estate, LLC. He also serves as Treasurer for a small nonprofit and Secretary for another nonprofit providing educational and athletic programs to children in Juarez, Mexico. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs that utilize model portfolios managed by an internal Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Self-Employed Young Professionals

David T

Series 66

Killeen, TX

Edward Jones

David Torquato is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Killeen, TX, where he has worked since 2011. He has 15 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers various investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Wealth management Military & Veterans
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Peter B

Series 63, Series 66

Killeen, TX

LPL Financial

Peter Beronio is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. He operates a separate business entity, Beronio Wealth Planning Solutions, under a DBA structure. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kenny K

Series 66

Killeen, TX

Raymond James Financial

Kenny Kelarek is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones and Oak Crest Advisors. Outside of finance, he serves on the finance and investment committee for First Baptist Church in Salado and owns a local football officiating business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and employer retirement plans.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Hassan A

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard B

Series 63, Series 66

Austin, TX

Charles Schwab

Richard Brandi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank ssb since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies
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Paul K

CFP®, Series 65

Zimmerman, MN

Longview Financial, Inc.

Paul Kinneberg is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the principal and sole advisor at Longview Financial, Inc. since 2000 and also holds a long-term corporate role at CenturyLink. Longview Financial, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily for individual clients. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with a core-and-satellite framework, combining passive index and ETF core holdings with active funds when appropriate, and manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis with an emphasis on individualized advice.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting

Justin S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Prairie Village, KS

Edward Jones

Justin Scicluna is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Prairie Village, KS, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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