CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Mississippi
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.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings strategies.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how they choose between 529 plans, UTMA accounts, or other options based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Impact on financial aid. Ask how their recommended savings strategies might affect your child's eligibility for college financial aid.
- Investment approach. Look for advisors who adjust investment risk as your child gets closer to college age, balancing growth and preservation.
- Coordination with other goals. Check how they integrate college savings with your broader financial priorities, like retirement or debt management.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Madison, MS
LPL Financial
William Henry's CFP® certification and expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts make him well-suited to guide families in Mississippi through education funding strategies. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse financial planning and investment management solutions, he provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent pricing and comprehensive support beyond just college savings.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Justin C
CFP®, Series 66
Oxford, MS
Advisor Resource Council
Justin Childress specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his 15 years of experience and CFP® certification. Located in Oxford, MS, he offers flat-fee financial planning and employs an active portfolio management approach that integrates AI tools with fundamental analysis, distinguishing him from others by combining technology-driven investment strategies with personalized planning for families and business clients.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $285,563
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Stephanie K
CFP®
Ridgeland, MS
Renaissance Advisors
Stephanie Kelly's CFP® certification and expertise in college savings plans, including 529s and UTMA accounts, equip her to guide families in Mississippi through tax-advantaged education funding strategies. With three years of experience and a flat-fee, negotiable pricing model, she offers personalized financial planning at RL2 Advisors, which manages a small client base using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, distinguishing her from advisors with larger client loads or different investment approaches.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $433,969
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Scott M
CFP®, Series 66
Jackson, MS
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Scott Marshall's CFP® certification and 18 years of experience equip him to guide families in Mississippi through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His affiliation with ValMark Advisers, which offers diversified, goal-based portfolios and a variety of advisory services, complements his flat-fee and independent advisor status, providing flexible fee arrangements and personalized planning compared to other local advisors.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Travis W
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66, Series 63
Madison, MS
Collaborative Advice
Travis Woods is well-equipped to assist with college savings in Mississippi, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and 15 years of experience, including expertise in 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm, Collaborative Advice, serves high-net-worth clients with a focus on asset allocation and passive investment strategies, offering flat-fee and project-based financial planning that may appeal to families seeking tailored, consultative guidance beyond traditional asset management.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $26,223
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