Seasoned, 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 these accounts affect financial aid eligibility or how to balance savings with other goals.
- Account type trade-offs. Ask how they recommend choosing between 529s, UTMAs, or other savings vehicles based on your family's financial situation.
- Financial aid impact. Confirm they understand how college savings accounts influence your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Investment strategy. Look for advisors who adjust investment risk as your child approaches college age, not just set and forget.
- Tax considerations. Ensure they explain how contributions and withdrawals affect your taxes and potential penalties.
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 brings 43 years of experience and specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, making him well-equipped to navigate tax-advantaged accounts and financial aid considerations in Missouri. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive resources, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 44 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 strategies involving 529 plans and UTMA accounts, balancing tax implications and financial aid considerations. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a comprehensive approach that includes business ownership and estate planning insights, supported by a fee structure up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Stanford L
Series 63, Series 65
Saint Peters, MO
Money Concepts Capital Corp
Stanford Lindquist III's 32 years of experience and focus on college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, equip him to guide families in Missouri through tax-advantaged education funding strategies. Affiliated with Money Concepts Capital Corp, a large firm managing $3.33 billion, he offers a mix of portfolio management and financial planning, with fees around 0.8125% annually, distinguishing him by combining seasoned expertise with access to diverse investment approaches.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $237,847
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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 strategies involving 529 plans and UTMA accounts, balancing tax implications and financial aid considerations. His firm employs both technical and fundamental analysis with diverse investment options, and his fee structure includes a 1.35% AUM fee and $250 hourly rate, offering flexibility compared to other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 38 years
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Spencer J
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Kansas City, MO
Atwood & Palmer, Inc.
Spencer Jones brings 25 years of experience and a CFA® designation to advising on college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, ensuring tax and financial aid considerations are well managed. Based in Kansas City, MO, he works with high-net-worth clients through Atwood & Palmer, Inc., which offers discretionary investment management with a 1% AUM fee, differentiating him by combining deep expertise with a personalized investment approach.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $3,813,199
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