Flat-fee, 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 how account types affect financial aid or tax treatment.
- Account type trade-offs. Understand how 529s and UTMA accounts differ in ownership, control, and impact on aid eligibility.
- Contribution timing. Ask how they recommend scheduling contributions to maximize growth and minimize tax consequences.
- Investment choices. Confirm they tailor investment options to your child's age and your risk comfort, not just default portfolios.
- Flat-fee clarity. These advisors charge a set fee, so you know costs upfront without surprises tied to assets under management.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William J
Series 63, Series 66
Lees Summit, MO
LPL Financial
William James specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning that helps families in Missouri navigate tax-advantaged education funding. With 43 years of experience at LPL Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients, he combines seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures, including negotiated flat fees and hourly rates up to $500, distinguishing him from advisors with less extensive backgrounds or different billing models.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Jarrett P
CFP®
Springfield, MO
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC
Jarrett Paoni specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Missouri aiming to optimize tax-advantaged education funding. Operating from Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, he offers a flat-fee structure and leverages a committee-driven investment approach that blends active and passive strategies, supported by integrated tax and accounting services, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive firm resources.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $2,545,861
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Bryce D
CFP®, Series 65
Saint Louis, MO
Krilogy
Bryce Dalrymple specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning services in Saint Louis, Missouri. With five years of experience and CFP® certification, he works at Krilogy Financial, a firm serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and institutions, using a long-term investment approach with tactical overlays, which may provide a broader perspective compared to advisors focused solely on individual college savings.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,441,432
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Tanner D
Series 63, Series 65
St. Charles, MO
Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC
Tanner Dallas specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning with fees up to $10,000, which provides cost clarity for Missouri clients. His firm, Black Knight Wealth Management, combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory, differentiating him through a diversified investment approach and experience coordinating with other professional advisors.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,214,458
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Christopher B
Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Claris Advisors, LLC
Christopher Bettonville specializes in college savings strategies including 529 and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning that ranges from $500 to $5,000 based on complexity. Located in St. Louis, MO, he brings 10 years of experience and employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based, passive investment approach, serving high-net-worth clients independently, which may appeal to those seeking tailored, cost-transparent advice in Missouri.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $2,747,787
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