Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Miami Beach, 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 a clear plan, you might miss opportunities to balance growth with financial aid impact or tax considerations. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, considering your family's financial situation and goals.
- Federal tax focus. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your savings around federal taxes and other local taxes like property or sales.
- Financial aid impact. College savings can affect aid eligibility; check how they model this to avoid unintended consequences.
- Withdrawal strategy. Understand their approach to timing and sequencing withdrawals to minimize taxes and maximize benefits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Melissa V
Series 65
Miami Beach, FL
Allegiant Financial Advisors, LLC
Melissa Vander Voord specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee advisory services in Miami Beach, FL. With 11 years of experience and a Series 65 designation, she works at Allegiant Financial Advisors, an independent firm known for personalized financial planning and investment management, providing negotiated fixed fees tailored to client needs.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $409,958
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Lawrence K
CFP®, Series 65
Miami Beach, FL
LK Financial Planning LLC
Lawrence Kamin specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning in Miami Beach, FL. His firm focuses on tax-efficient, long-term asset allocation using ETFs and low-cost mutual funds, serving high-net-worth clients with personalized multigenerational planning, which distinguishes him from advisors with broader or less specialized approaches.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $9,659,682
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Cameron S
Series 66
Miami Beach, FL
LPL Financial
Cameron St. Martin specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial in Miami Beach. With six years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he supports diverse clients using a large firm's research-backed investment solutions, differentiating him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Joseph H
Series 63, Series 65
Miami Beach, FL
Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC
Joseph Hardee specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning in Miami Beach, FL. With 38 years of experience and a background at Morgan Stanley, he serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals and businesses, combining fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory for tailored investment management.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $1,536,277
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Gary Y
Series 63
Miami Beach, FL
Diversified Capital Corp.
Gary Yarus offers expertise in college savings plans with 21 years of experience in Miami Beach, focusing on wealth management and tailored asset allocation using no-load mutual funds and ETFs. Unlike many flat-fee advisors, his firm primarily uses fee-based investment management with negotiable fixed fees, catering to high-net-worth clients and integrating his extensive background in real estate and asset management.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $4,071,143
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