CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Minneapolis, MN
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 focused guidance, you might miss how state tax rules and income levels affect your savings strategy.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education funding.
- State tax impact. Ask how Minnesota’s tax environment influences your choice of college savings vehicles.
- Account selection. Confirm which accounts they recommend first based on your family’s financial situation and goals.
- Withdrawal strategy. Understand how they plan distributions to minimize taxes and preserve financial aid eligibility.
- Coordination with financial aid. Check if they consider how savings affect your child’s aid prospects and timing.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Gabe A
CFP®, ChFC®
Minneapolis, MN
Crafted Wealth Management
Gabriel Anderson's 14 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Minneapolis families through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm emphasizes passive investing with index funds and ETFs, offers a detailed Hand-Crafted Planning process, and serves individual and high-net-worth clients with flat-fee and negotiated asset management options, distinguishing him from advisors with less personalized approaches.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $1,417,091
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Darcie S
CFP®, Series 66
Minneapolis, MN
Merrill
Darcie Scheuring's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide Minneapolis families through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with attention to Minnesota's tax implications. As a partner at Merrill, a large firm, she also offers wealth management and retirement income planning, serving women professionals and executives, which distinguishes her comprehensive approach from other advisors.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Bryan T
CFP®, Series 63
Minneapolis, MN
LPL Financial
Bryan Taylor's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Minneapolis families through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he also specializes in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad approach compared to advisors focused solely on college savings.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Bennett G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Bennett Greer, a CFP® professional in Minneapolis, specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by four years of industry experience. His firm, CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, offers integrated wealth, tax, estate, and insurance planning with a flat-fee structure for financial planning, distinguishing him from advisors who may rely solely on asset-based fees.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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James E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC
James Elvestrom's 33 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Minneapolis families through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm, Thrivent Advisor Network, offers a long-term investment approach with customized asset allocations and access to insurance products, differentiating him with integrated financial solutions and a negotiable fee structure up to 2% annually.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $457,966
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