Large-firm, 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 how these accounts affect your financial aid eligibility or your child's future taxes.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which savings vehicles they recommend and why, especially how they balance tax benefits with flexibility.
- Investment strategy alignment. Ask how they adjust investments as your child approaches college age to manage risk and growth.
- Financial aid impact. Check if they consider how your savings might influence your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Large-firm resources. Advisors here often have access to broader research and tools, which can support more informed college savings decisions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John C
PFS™, Series 63
Yarmouth, ME
LPL Financial
John Connolly specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, leveraging 23 years of experience and his PFS™ designation to guide families in Maine. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering extensive research and flexible investment options, he provides flat-fee financial planning and has a background as a CPA, which may offer deeper tax insights compared to other advisors.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Kathleen B
Series 66
New Gloucester, ME
Empower Advisory Group
Kathleen Benbrook Reilley is well-equipped to assist with college savings in Maine through her expertise in 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 30 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Working at Empower Advisory Group, a large firm known for integrated platforms and a focus on long-term portfolio returns, she offers flat-fee and monthly subscription pricing, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent and flexible fee structures.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Irene B
Series 66
Kittery, ME
Edward Jones
Irene Bowen specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by Edward Jones' extensive resources as a large firm, which can aid in navigating tax advantages and financial aid considerations. With three years of experience and a Series 66 designation, she also focuses on retirement planning and serves military and newlywed clients, offering a diverse perspective compared to other advisors in Maine.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Erin V
Series 66
Evanston, IL
Charles Schwab
Erin Von Roggenstein specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, leveraging her five years of experience and Series 66 designation to guide families in Maine through tax-advantaged strategies. Working with Charles Schwab, a large firm known for serving high-net-worth clients, she offers a 0.80% annual fee structure and access to extensive research and managed account options, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 5 years
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Owen E
Series 66
Portland, ME
Merrill
Owen Elliott specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him capable of guiding families in Maine through tax-advantaged education funding. As a Merrill Lynch advisor with a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation and two years of experience, he offers personalized strategies that balance education savings with other financial priorities such as home buying and elder care, supported by large-firm resources and a 1.10% AUM fee structure.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $860,085
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