CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Maryland
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 education costs with other financial goals, like retirement or estate planning. Without a clear plan, you might miss out on tax benefits or end up with less flexibility in how funds are used. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings.
- Tax-advantaged account knowledge. Confirm they understand the differences between 529 plans, UTMA accounts, and other options, including Maryland's estate and inheritance tax implications.
- Flexible funding strategies. Ask how they recommend adjusting contributions as your family's financial situation or college plans change.
- Coordination with estate plans. Since Maryland has both estate and inheritance taxes, check how they integrate college savings with your broader estate strategy.
- Long-term cost projections. See if they model future college costs realistically to help you set achievable savings goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Timothy C
CFP®, Series 66
Baltimore, MD
LPL Financial
Timothy Chesser specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Maryland aiming to balance education costs with other financial goals. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse planning and asset management solutions, he provides flat-fee financial planning and brings six years of experience, along with a unique background as a pianist and instructor, which may appeal to clients seeking a personalized advisory relationship.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Raymond G
CFP®
Edgewater, MD
Raymond L. Gazelle Jr.
Raymond Gazelle Jr. brings 18 years of experience as a CFP® professional specializing in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to navigate Maryland's tax implications and flexible funding strategies. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he also offers expertise in retirement planning and wealth management, employing a long-term, strategic portfolio approach that distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 19 years
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Genevee L
CFP®, Series 65
Salisbury, MD
PKS Investment Advisors LLC
Genevee Lekites is well-equipped to assist Maryland families with college savings, offering expertise in 529 plans and UTMA accounts alongside 16 years of experience and CFP® certification. She works at PKS Investment Advisors LLC, which emphasizes a long-term, passive investment approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and Monte Carlo analysis, and offers flexible fee options including negotiable AUM fees and hourly planning rates.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $612,166
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Marianne M
CFP®, Series 66
Baltimore, MD
Foundry Wealth Advisors, LLC
Marianne Mattran's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide Maryland families through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, integrating these with tax and estate planning. At Foundry Wealth Advisors, she offers flat-fee financial planning tailored to high-net-worth clients, emphasizing customized strategies and ongoing portfolio management, which may provide more personalized attention compared to advisors with standard AUM fees or less focus on affluent clients.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $2,475,607
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Christopher R
CFP®, Series 63
Chevy Chase, MD
Green View Advisors LLC
Christopher Rhim's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Maryland families in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm, Green View Advisors LLC, manages $25.2 million with active, tailored asset management and offers flat-fee financial planning, focusing on a small client base for personalized service, which may appeal to those seeking dedicated attention alongside college savings expertise.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,400,291
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