Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Kansas
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 accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how account choices and contribution timing affect your savings growth and tax benefits.
- Account type nuances. Ask how they recommend between 529 plans and UTMA accounts based on your family's financial and educational goals.
- Contribution strategy. Confirm if they help plan contributions to maximize tax advantages and avoid gift tax complications.
- Investment options. Inquire about how they select investment portfolios within these accounts to balance growth potential and risk.
- Rural considerations. If you have agricultural land or family business interests, check how they integrate college savings with broader succession planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Justin S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Prairie Village, KS
Edward Jones
Justin Scicluna offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 13 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® certifications. Based in Prairie Village, KS, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, providing access to diverse investment options and comprehensive wealth management services with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Michael K
Series 63, Series 66
Shawnee, KS
LPL Financial
Michael Kijowski specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, leveraging 25 years of experience and his Series 63 and 66 licenses to guide families in Shawnee, KS. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management, he provides flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Grace S
Series 63, Series 65
Overland Park, KS
Empower Advisory Group
Grace Smith specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by seven years of experience and Series 63 and 65 credentials. Operating from a large firm, Empower Advisory Group offers flat-fee and monthly subscription pricing, focusing on integrated financial planning with an emphasis on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, which may appeal to those seeking structured investment management alongside college savings advice.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Michael H
Series 63, Series 66
Overland Park, KS
Penn Wealth Management
Michael Hazell specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, leveraging 23 years of experience and expertise in general tax planning and active portfolio management to optimize education funding strategies. Operating from Overland Park, KS, he leads an independent, fee-only firm that uses a strategic asset-allocation approach, serving individuals and small businesses with a 1% annual AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive investment management.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $500,000
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John C
CFP®, CFA®
Leawood, KS
Wolf Bay Wealth Partners
John Clark specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® and CFA® credentials and academic role at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. His firm employs a blend of modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis, offering flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing, which may appeal to clients seeking a research-driven approach with flexible fee options in the Kansas area.
Experience: 2 years
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