CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Maine
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. Without careful planning, you might miss out on how these accounts affect financial aid or trigger unexpected taxes.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how they choose between 529s, UTMAs, or other options based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Financial aid impact. Ask how they model savings strategies to minimize reductions in need-based aid eligibility.
- Tax implications. Ensure they explain potential gift tax rules and how withdrawals might affect your tax bill.
- Investment approach. Look for advisors who adjust investment risk as your child approaches college age, not just set and forget.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jac A
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65
Gardiner, ME
J.M. Arbour, LLC
Jac Arbour's CFP® certification and decade of experience equip him to guide families in Maine through college savings strategies involving 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, serving a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, which may provide more tailored investment approaches compared to advisors with standard AUM fees or less diverse client bases.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $254,387
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Robert C
CFP®
Readfield, ME
Stewardship Financial Plainning, LLC
Robert Corey offers specialized guidance in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, supported by 23 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating independently through Stewardship Financial Planning, he provides flat-fee and hourly pricing options, managing $56 million in assets with a focus on diversified, no-load mutual funds and ETFs, which may appeal to families seeking comprehensive, tax-aware education funding strategies in Maine.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,333,333
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Brian B
CFP®, Series 63
Waterville, ME
LPL Financial
Brian Bernatchez's 37 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide families in Maine through college savings strategies involving 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment options and in-house research, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves a broad client base, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Garrett D
CFP®, Series 66
Falmouth, ME
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Garrett Duchesne's CFP® certification and eight years of experience equip him to guide families in Maine through college savings strategies involving 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Affiliated with ValMark Advisers, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, employs diversified, goal-based portfolios, and brings additional expertise in retirement income and business succession planning, distinguishing him from other advisors focused solely on education savings.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Edward M
CFP®, Series 66
Saco, ME
Money Concepts Capital Corp
Edward Mathews III offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, supported by his 12 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to guide families in Maine. Affiliated with the large firm Money Concepts Capital Corp., he leverages diverse managed programs and a mix of investment strategies, while also providing flexible fee options including an AUM fee around 0.81% annually and negotiable consulting rates up to $450 per hour.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $237,847
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