Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Lafayette, IN

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. A common mistake is not aligning the savings plan with your child's timeline and your overall financial goals, which can reduce the benefits.

  • Account type guidance. Confirm how they choose between 529s, UTMAs, or other vehicles based on your family's needs and state tax considerations.
  • Investment strategy. Ask how they adjust the investment mix as your child approaches college age to balance growth and risk.
  • Financial aid impact. Understand how savings accounts might affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid and how the advisor plans around that.
  • Coordination with other goals. Check how they integrate college savings with your retirement and other financial priorities to avoid unintended trade-offs.

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Ritchie H

Series 63, Series 65

Lafayette, IN

Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.

Ritchie Hoffman is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. in Lafayette, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher since 2009 and also leads Hoffman Financial, providing financial planning and life and disability insurance services. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services offers investment advisory and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets through a variety of tailored investment management and consulting approaches.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting
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Jeremy S

ChFC®, Series 63

Indianapolis, IN

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Jeremy Stackhouse is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has held roles at Prosperity Financial Group LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Stackhouse serves as a board member for the Association for Insurance and Financial Advisors of Indiana and also contributes to Junior Achievement Greater Wabash. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions delivered through various program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Frank T

Series 63, Series 65

Lafayette, IN

Turpin & Associates Inc

Frank Turpin is a financial advisor at Turpin & Associates Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Eneric Financial Services, F&J, INS. INC, and Turpin Agency during his career. Turpin & Associates Inc. provides discretionary investment management and targeted financial advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, endowments, foundations, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a consistent investment policy tailored to each client’s circumstances and combines technical, cyclical, and fundamental research in its portfolio management, which may include short-term trading, short sales, and margin.

General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies General estate planning guidance Life insurance needs analysis Cash flow / budgeting

Patricia C

Series 63, Series 66

Lafayette, IN

Edward Jones

Patricia Caliendo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is known for its extensive advisor network and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Glen A

Series 63, Series 65

Lafayette, IN

Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc.

Glen Asbury is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been affiliated with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. Since 2011, he has also worked as an insurance agent, writing life, health, Medicare Supplement, annuity, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized portfolios and is affiliated with CNO Financial Group and related insurance and mortgage businesses.

Wealth management Retired
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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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