CFP®-certified, 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.
Saving for college often starts when you want to balance current expenses with future education costs, especially if you have children or grandchildren approaching school age. A common mistake is not understanding how different account types affect financial aid eligibility and tax treatment.
- Account type differences. Ask how 529 plans compare to UTMA accounts in terms of control, tax benefits, and impact on financial aid.
- Contribution timing. Confirm how they recommend scheduling contributions to maximize growth and minimize tax consequences.
- Investment options. Look for advisors who explain how investment choices within college savings accounts align with your risk tolerance and timeline.
- Coordination with financial aid. Ensure they consider how savings strategies might affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
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's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide families in Kansas through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, balancing tax benefits and financial aid considerations. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers access to diverse investment strategies and serves a broad client base, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $246,728
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John C
CFP®, CFA®
Leawood, KS
Wolf Bay Wealth Partners
John Clark's CFP® and CFA® credentials, combined with his focus on college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, make him well-suited to guide families in Kansas through education funding decisions. His academic role as a finance professor and the firm's use of modern portfolio theory alongside fundamental and technical analysis provide a unique blend of practical and scholarly insight, distinguishing him from other advisors with more traditional approaches.
Experience: 2 years
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Breland B
CFP®, Series 66
Leawood, KS
LPL Financial
Breland Burns is equipped to assist with college savings strategies in Kansas, holding CFP® certification and specializing in 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His affiliation with LPL Financial offers access to diverse investment approaches and model portfolios, supporting tailored solutions. With seven years of experience and a flat-fee structure, he provides transparent pricing, distinguishing him from advisors with hourly fees or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Brian N
CFP®, Series 66
Manhattan, KS
Keating Financial Advisory Services
Brian Nickel's 20 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide families in Kansas through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm, Keating Financial Advisory Services, manages $330 million in institutional assets and offers flat-fee, modular financial planning, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent fees and tailored advice beyond just college savings.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $257,124
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Barbara D
CFP®
Topeka, KS
Clayton Wealth Partners
Barbara Duncan's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide Kansas clients through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, balancing tax implications and financial aid considerations. At Clayton Wealth Partners, she offers a discretionary investment approach with model portfolios from Aggressive to Conservative, including ESG options, and charges a 1.00% AUM fee, distinguishing her with sustainable investing choices and flexible fee structures.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $1,078,708
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