Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Omaha, NE
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 how to balance savings growth with financial aid eligibility or estate considerations.
- Account type guidance. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, especially how they fit your family's financial picture.
- Fee transparency. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so ask how that fee covers ongoing advice and account management.
- Coordination with estate plans. In places with high agricultural land values, like Nebraska, ask how they integrate college savings with farm succession or estate planning.
- Financial aid impact. Understand how your savings strategy might affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid and how the advisor plans around that.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Justin G
Series 66
Omaha, NE
Gladstone Wealth Partners
Justin Gibson offers expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by over 21 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating in Omaha, NE, he provides flat-fee financial planning through Gladstone Wealth Partners, which serves a diverse client base with tailored investment approaches and pension consulting, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on individual wealth management.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $675,237
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Scott L
Series 65
Omaha, NE
Sanders Retirement Planning LLC
Scott Leise in Omaha offers flat-fee financial planning with a focus on college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his Series 65 credential and five years of experience. His firm serves high-net-worth clients and integrates estate planning guidance, using a mix of strategic and tactical asset allocation, which may provide a more tailored approach compared to advisors with purely asset-based fees.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $854,013
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Craig C
Series 66
Omaha, NE
Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc.
Craig Carlson specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning with fees ranging from $500 to $25,000. Based in Omaha, NE, he brings six years of experience and integrates business ownership considerations, which may benefit families balancing college savings with entrepreneurial financial planning.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $4,656
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Sherman T
Series 66
Omaha, NE
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Sherman Tegtmeier offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 18 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating within J. W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, which may appeal to those seeking transparent fees and access to a broad network of investment solutions in Omaha, NE.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $255,702
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Nicole A
Series 66
Omaha, NE
LPL Financial
Nicole Austin specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial in Omaha, NE. With six years of experience and a Series 66 license, she supports diverse clients including business owners and retirees, leveraging her firm's extensive research resources and broad investment solutions to tailor strategies that consider tax implications and estate coordination.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $399,489
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