CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Kingston, NY
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 opportunities to reduce future tax burdens or unintentionally affect financial aid eligibility.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how the advisor navigates state and federal tax rules, including estate tax cliffs that can trigger large bills if savings exceed exemption limits.
- Account selection guidance. Ask why they recommend certain college savings vehicles over others based on your family's financial situation.
- Financial aid considerations. A good advisor will factor in how your savings strategy might influence your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Long-term flexibility. Check how they plan for changes in college costs or your family's circumstances over time.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Salvatore B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Kingston, NY
LPL Financial
Salvatore Bocchimuzzo's 35 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies effectively, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, in Kingston, NY. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he also specializes in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners, providing a broad perspective beyond college savings.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Wayne Q
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wappingers Falls, NY
Quint Investments and Insurance
Wayne Quint's CFP® certification and decade of experience equip him to guide families in Kingston, NY, through college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm combines investment management with insurance expertise, offering flat-fee planning and a long-term, risk-aware approach that balances tax considerations and financial aid impacts, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on investment or insurance.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $256,857
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Michael V
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Lagrangeville, NY
Vanik Capital LLC
Michael Vanikiotis, a CFP® and ChFC® based near Kingston, NY, specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his experience in business ownership and financial planning. His firm, Vanik Capital LLC, offers a mix of passive and active asset allocation with flat-fee and project-based pricing, distinguishing him from advisors with purely AUM-based fees or less diverse investment approaches.
Experience: 2 years
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David S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
New Paltz, NY
Huguenot Financial Planning
David Sterman specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with a CFP® certification and nine years of experience, making him well-equipped to navigate tax impacts and financial aid considerations in the Kingston, NY area. His independent, flat-fee firm offers flexible engagement options and emphasizes diversified, low-cost indexed fund investments, distinguishing him from advisors who may focus on asset management or discretionary trading.
Experience: 9 years
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Cathleen T
CFP®
Rhinebeck, NY
Moonbridge Financial Design, LLC
Cathleen Tobin is a CFP®-certified advisor specializing in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with a focus on women professionals in the Gen X demographic. Based in Rhinebeck, NY, she offers flat-fee financial planning starting at $6,000 annually and brings a unique perspective from her international experience and MBA from Cornell University, differentiating her from other advisors in the Kingston area.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $541,128
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