Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Melbourne, FL
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 careful planning, you might miss how account ownership and withdrawal timing affect financial aid and taxes.
- Account ownership matters. Ask who should own the account to balance control, tax benefits, and impact on financial aid eligibility.
- Withdrawal timing. Confirm how they plan distributions to minimize tax consequences and maximize aid opportunities.
- Flat-fee structure. This means you pay a set fee regardless of assets, which can simplify budgeting for your college savings planning.
- Coordination with other goals. College savings should fit alongside retirement and estate plans; check how they integrate these priorities.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Penny D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Indian Harbour Beach, FL
Financial Planning by Design
Penny Di Giovanna specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with a flat-fee structure that includes initial setup and project-based fees, making budgeting straightforward. Located near Melbourne, FL, she brings nine years of experience as a CFP® professional and integrates business ownership considerations and cash flow management, offering a blend of passive and active investment strategies tailored to individual and high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $86,504
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Caleb K
Series 63, Series 65
Melbourne, FL
LPL Financial
Caleb Kennedy specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning in Melbourne, FL, which helps simplify budgeting for families. With 27 years of experience and backing from LPL Financial's large firm resources, he also supports retirement plans for business owners and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad range of wealth management services beyond just college savings.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Neil V
Series 63, Series 65
Melbourne, FL
Mha Financial Corp
Neil Vonfeldt offers flat-fee financial planning in Melbourne, FL, with a focus on college savings accounts like 529 plans and UTMA custodial accounts. With 30 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65, he serves high-net-worth and established professionals, employing a core-and-satellite investment approach that blends passive and active management, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or investment styles.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $715,001
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James E
CFP®
Satellite Beach, FL
Eppes Wealth Management
James Eppes specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning that ranges from $1,800 to $10,000 for project-based services. Located near Melbourne in Satellite Beach, FL, his firm uses modern portfolio theory with passive ETFs and mutual funds, catering to individual and high-net-worth clients with a focus on integrating college savings with broader financial goals.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $185,211
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Samantha V
Series 66
Melbourne, FL
Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC
Samantha Verzi specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts with a flat-fee structure, making budgeting straightforward for families in Melbourne, FL. With 11 years of experience and a Series 66 designation at Kestra Private Wealth Services, she also offers expertise in retirement income strategies and business owner retirement plans, providing a broad financial planning perspective beyond just education funding.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $653,677
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