Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in New York
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.
When you're setting aside money for college through accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts, you want to avoid common pitfalls like choosing investments that don't align with your timeline or risk tolerance. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what you'll pay regardless of your account size.
- Investment alignment. Ask how they select funds or assets that match your child's expected college start date and your comfort with market ups and downs.
- Tax implications. Confirm they understand how state tax benefits and federal rules affect your savings strategy, especially in New York.
- Account flexibility. Inquire about options if your child doesn't attend college or if you want to change beneficiaries.
- Fee transparency. Since these advisors charge flat fees, clarify exactly what services are included to avoid surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Katie C
Series 63, Series 65
Amherst, NY
LPL Financial
Katie Catanzaro specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning services through LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive resources. With 18 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses, she provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by comprehensive research, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or less experience.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Paresh S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Jericho, NY
Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC
Paresh Shah specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning with no minimum fee, which suits families seeking predictable costs in New York. With 22 years of experience and CFP® certification, he provides wealth management through discretionary portfolio management using model allocations and third-party sub-advisers, differentiating him by combining technical and fundamental analysis for tailored investment strategies.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $603,076
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James Z
Series 65
New York, NY
Lionshead Wealth Management, LLC
James Zagelmeyer offers flat-fee financial consulting services in New York, specializing in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts. His firm, Lionshead Wealth Management, provides tailored portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs with tax-aware strategies, serving a diverse client base including trusts and charitable organizations, which may offer broader financial planning support compared to other advisors.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $2,141,200
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Aaron L
Series 66
Long Beach, NY
RFG Advisory, LLC
Aaron Laranetto specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning that won't exceed $50,000, which suits families seeking predictable costs. Based in Long Beach, NY, he brings seven years of experience and a Series 66 designation, working within a large firm that manages $8 billion and serves diverse clients with both active and passive investment strategies.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $295,694
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Robert B
Series 63, Series 65
Rochester, NY
Novem Group
Robert Bartolotta offers flat-fee financial planning with expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, backed by 35 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Based in Rochester, NY, he works through Novem Group, which serves diverse clients including high-net-worth individuals and nonprofits, using a mix of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis for investment management.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $390,736
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