Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Lake Havasu City, AZ

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 custodial accounts. Without focused guidance, you might miss how investment choices and withdrawal timing affect financial aid eligibility or tax outcomes.

  • Account type suitability. Confirm which savings vehicles they recommend for your goals and how they balance flexibility with tax benefits.
  • Investment strategy alignment. Ask how they tailor investment options to your child's age and your risk tolerance within college savings accounts.
  • Withdrawal planning. Understand their approach to timing distributions to minimize taxes and maximize aid eligibility.
  • Coordination with overall finances. Check how they integrate college savings with your broader financial plan, including retirement and estate considerations.

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Jaimi D

Series 63, Series 66

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Jaimi Dennehy is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Cresset Asset Management, LLC. Dennehy serves as a board member of the Western Arizona Humane Society. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor strategies, along with comprehensive financial and retirement planning services.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Women Professionals Established Professionals

Marianne N

CFP®

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Imagine Financial Services

FINANCIAL CLARITY, EDUCATION, AND PEACE OF MIND FOR WOMEN From one woman to another, I understand the unique challenges you face in having an empowered relationship with your money. I am here to help you navigate your finances, no matter what your stage of life. I CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU! Please schedule a complimentary, no-obligation first appointment. This gives us the chance to chat, get to know one another, and determine if my services are going to be a good fit for you You can reach me directly with an email to [email protected], give me a call at (760) 472-5155, or tap that big blue button to the left that reads "Contact Marianne Nolte". Best regards, Marianne M Nolte, CFP® Imagine Financial Services www.imaginefinancialservices.com Read Marianne's blog posts here: https://www.imaginefinancialservices.com/blog

General retirement planning Women's Finance Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Walter R

Series 63, Series 65

Lake Havasu City, AZ

American Independent Securities Group, LLC

Walter Ruddiman is a financial advisor with American Independent Securities Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with American Independent Securities Group since 2005 and has operated the Ruddiman Insurance Agency, Inc. since 1980, specializing in life and health insurance sales and service. American Independent Securities Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering portfolio management through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements alongside access to third-party managers and estate-planning services.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Jacob S

ChFC®, Series 63

Lake Havasu City, AZ

LPL Financial

Jacob Shulam is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at VOYA Financial Advisors and eleven years at Investors Capital Corp. He operates Shulam Financial Services, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of financial products and partnerships.

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

Series 66

Navarre, FL

Edward Jones

Ronald Hawley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was employed at Manpower of Central KY and AECOM. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired 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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