CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Mishawaka, IN
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 maximizing these accounts' benefits or overlook how they affect financial aid eligibility.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings strategies.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, ensuring they fit your family's financial situation and goals.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they help you navigate state tax benefits and the implications of withdrawals on your taxes.
- Financial aid considerations. A good advisor will factor in how your savings accounts might influence your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Investment strategy alignment. Check how they adjust investment choices as your child approaches college age to balance growth and risk.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jonn S
CFP®, Series 66
Granger, IN
Edward Jones
Jonn Shaver's CFP® certification and eight years of experience equip him to guide families in Mishawaka, IN, on college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Working with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, suitable for clients seeking integrated retirement and education planning.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Edward B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Elkhart, IN
Fortified Wealth
Edward Bails offers expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® certification and 28 years of industry experience. Operating from Elkhart, IN, he provides flat-fee financial planning and discretionary investment management, serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with a long-term, fundamental analysis approach that integrates insurance and tax services.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $281,415
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Kane B
CFP®, Series 66
Mishawaka, IN
LPL Financial
Kane Brolin's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide families in Mishawaka, IN, through college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves a broad client base, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on smaller firms or hourly fees.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Nicholas V
CFP®, Series 66
Granger, IN
Integrity Wealth Advisors
Nicholas Vail's CFP® certification and 15 years of experience equip him to guide families in Mishawaka, IN, through college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm, Integrity Wealth Advisors, serves both individual and high-net-worth clients with a modern portfolio theory approach, offering tailored ETF-based investment plans and a fee structure combining a 0.75% AUM charge with a monthly planning fee, distinguishing him from advisors with different investment or fee models.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $497,515
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