Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Oregon
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 lock in lower costs and tax advantages before tuition bills arrive. Without a clear plan, you might miss out on Oregon-specific tax benefits or choose the wrong account type for your family's needs.
- Account type clarity. Understand the differences between 529 plans and UTMA accounts, including who controls the funds and how withdrawals affect financial aid.
- Tax implications. Oregon has no sales tax but higher income taxes; ask how your advisor navigates these to maximize savings.
- Investment options. Confirm how the advisor selects investments within college savings accounts to balance growth potential and risk.
- Withdrawal strategy. A good advisor plans distributions to align with tuition schedules and minimize tax consequences.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Rebecca R
Series 63, Series 65
Lake Oswego, OR
Human Investing
Rebecca Rohleder's 13 years of experience and expertise in college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, equip her to navigate Oregon's tax landscape and optimize education funding strategies. Operating from Human Investing, she offers flat-fee and independent advisory services, utilizing a proprietary four-pillar process and diversified low-cost index funds, which may appeal to clients seeking a structured yet flexible approach to college savings.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $723,868
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Lindsay F
Series 65
Portland, OR
Mengis Capital Management, Inc.
Lindsay Fromhart specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering 16 years of experience in Portland, Oregon, which is crucial for navigating state-specific tax benefits and investment options. As an independent advisor serving high-net-worth clients at Mengis Capital Management, she provides customized equity and income portfolios with a 1% AUM fee and negotiable hourly planning rates, distinguishing her through personalized, discretionary investment management.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $2,195,114
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Kathy P
Series 63, Series 65
Aloha, OR
LPL Financial
Kathy Phillips specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making her well-equipped to help Oregon families navigate tax implications and investment options for education funding. With 29 years of experience at LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, she also brings expertise in wealth management and retirement plans, providing a broad perspective beyond just college savings.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Stephanie S
Series 66
Salem, OR
Keudell Morrison Wealth Management, LLC
Stephanie Smith specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making her well-suited to help families in Oregon navigate tax implications and account types for education funding. Her flat-fee, independent practice at Keudell Morrison Wealth Management offers a diversified investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, supported by 12 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, distinguishing her from advisors with different fee structures or investment styles.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $1,041,509
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Michael S
CFP®, Series 63
Eugene, OR
Syman-Degler Group, LLC
Michael Syman Degler specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering clear guidance on account types and tax implications specific to Oregon. With 28 years of experience and CFP® certification, he provides flat-fee financial planning and focuses on mutual-fund allocations through platforms like American Funds and Charles Schwab, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients from Eugene, OR.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $318,630
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