Flat-fee, 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.
Saving for college often starts when you want to make the most of tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans or UTMA custodial accounts. Without careful planning, you might overlook how account ownership and withdrawal timing affect financial aid eligibility and tax treatment. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Account type impact. Ask how they choose between 529s and UTMA accounts based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Withdrawal strategy. Confirm how they plan distributions to minimize taxes and maximize aid eligibility.
- State tax considerations. Even though Florida has no state income tax, check how they address federal taxes and property or sales tax implications.
- Fee transparency. Understand what services are included in the flat fee and how that aligns with your needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Craig C
Series 63, Series 66
Ponce Inlet, FL
Empower Advisory Group
Craig Colbert offers flat-fee financial planning for college savings in the Ormond Beach area, leveraging his 25 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His firm, Empower Advisory Group, supports employer-sponsored retirement plans and retail brokerage accounts with a focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Scott W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Daytona Beach, FL
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Scott Weidman offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 26 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-suited for flat-fee financial planning in the Ormond Beach area. He operates through J.W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm with over 400 representatives, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches and flexible fee options including negotiated flat fees.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $255,702
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Connie W
ChFC®
Ormond Beach, FL
Capstone Investment Management LLC
Connie Wiltfong specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning and consulting in Ormond Beach, FL. With a ChFC® designation and four years of experience, she provides tailored portfolio construction and quarterly account reviews, distinguishing her through a personalized approach and a flat fee structure that includes qualified plan consulting services.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $315,970
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Mary Ann W
PFS™, Series 63, Series 65
Ormond Beach, FL
LPL Financial
Mary Ann Wilson specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning in Ormond Beach, FL. With 28 years of experience and credentials including PFS™, she works through LPL Financial, a large national firm providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, which may offer broader investment options compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $399,489
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