CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Ormond Beach, FL
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 up college savings accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts, you want to avoid common pitfalls like choosing the wrong account type or missing tax benefits. A CFP®-certified advisor has formal training in financial planning, which helps them guide you through these choices with a clear understanding of your goals.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how they help you pick between 529s, UTMA, or other savings vehicles based on your family's needs and control preferences.
- Tax implications. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they focus on federal tax benefits and other local taxes that might affect your savings.
- Investment options. Look for advisors who explain how investment choices within college savings accounts can impact growth and risk over time.
- Withdrawal strategies. Check how they plan for qualified education expenses to maximize tax advantages and avoid penalties.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Keith W
CFP®, Series 65
Palm Coast, FL
Capstone Investment Management LLC
Keith Wiltfong's 12 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide families in Ormond Beach through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, focusing on federal tax benefits relevant to Florida residents. As an independent advisor at Capstone Investment Management LLC, he offers flat-fee financial planning and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor investment strategies, differentiating him from advisors with more traditional approaches.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $315,970
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Scott W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Daytona Beach, FL
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Scott Weidman, a CFP® with 25 years of experience, specializes in college savings plans including 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to guide families in Ormond Beach on tax-efficient education funding. He operates through J.W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from advisors with more rigid fee structures.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $255,702
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Daniel P
CFP®, Series 63
Daytona Beach, FL
LPL Financial
Daniel Putman is a CFP®-certified advisor with over four decades of experience, specializing in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to navigate federal tax benefits and investment options for education funding. Operating from Daytona Beach with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he also brings expertise in retirement plans and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad financial perspective compared to other advisors.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $399,489
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