CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Missouri
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 benefits or create unintended tax consequences for your child.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how they help choose between 529s, UTMAs, or other savings vehicles based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Financial aid impact. Ask how they factor in college savings when estimating your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Contribution strategy. Look for advisors who discuss timing and amounts to maximize growth while managing gift tax rules.
- Investment approach. Check if they tailor investment choices to the child's age and risk tolerance within these specific college savings accounts.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jarrett P
CFP®
Springfield, MO
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC
Jarrett Paoni's CFP® certification and focus on college savings accounts like 529s and UTMAs make him well-suited to guide Missouri families through tax-advantaged education funding strategies. Operating from Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC, he offers a committee-driven investment approach blending active and passive strategies, with flat-fee and hourly consulting options, catering to high-net-worth clients seeking coordinated financial planning and tax services.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $2,545,861
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James G
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Des Peres, MO
LPL Financial
James Gentry's extensive 33 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Missouri families through college savings strategies involving 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Operating within LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment options and in-house research, he provides flat-fee financial planning, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent costs alongside expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Jody C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St Louis, MO
Edward Jones
Jody Carmack's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide Missouri families through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, ensuring tax advantages and strategic contributions. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a comprehensive approach that includes estate planning and retirement strategies, differentiating her with broad financial expertise and a seasoned perspective in St. Louis.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Bryce D
CFP®, Series 65
Saint Louis, MO
Krilogy
Bryce Dalrymple is a CFP®-certified advisor in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to guide families through tax-advantaged education funding. His firm, Krilogy Financial, serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and offers flat-fee financial planning, combining long-term investment strategies with tactical overlays, which may appeal to clients seeking both personalized planning and sophisticated portfolio management.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,441,432
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Timothy H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Chesterfield, MO
St. Louis Financial Planners Inc.
Timothy Hunt's 37 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Missouri families through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, integrating tax and estate planning insights. His firm employs a mix of technical and fundamental analysis with ETFs and individual equities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services, which may appeal to clients seeking a seasoned advisor with a broad investment approach and a $250 hourly fee structure.
Experience: 38 years
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