Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Oxford, AL

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 education costs before tuition rises or when you receive a financial gift for a child. A common mistake is choosing a plan without understanding how investment options and tax benefits work together over time.

  • Plan type guidance. Confirm which college savings plans they recommend and why, such as 529 plans or UTMA accounts, based on your family's goals.
  • Tax implications. Ask how they help you navigate state and federal tax advantages tied to college savings vehicles.
  • Investment strategy. Look for advisors who explain how investment choices align with your child's age and risk tolerance.
  • Withdrawal planning. Ensure they discuss timing and tax treatment of withdrawals to avoid unexpected costs.

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Penny M

Series 65

Oxford, AL

Advisory Services Network

Penny Mccall is a financial advisor at Advisory Services Network with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. She also manages McCall Financial & Benefits Group LLC, where she has worked since 2019, and has prior experience as an independent insurance agent. In addition to her advisory roles, she conducts occasional workshops and training for federal employees on retirement benefits through Federal Employee Retirement Consultants. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets with tailored strategies across various asset classes.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffery O

Series 63, Series 65

Anniston, AL

OSAIC

Jeffery Owens is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Anniston, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc. for over two decades and operates Jeff Owens & Associates, Inc., providing tax preparation and accounting services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering a wide range of brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple investment platforms.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jacob P

Series 63, Series 65

Oxford, AL

LPL Financial

Jacob Pollard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SIMOM Markets, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Air Methods Corp., and Investment Professionals, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates P&L Facility and Power Washing as well as J. Pollard Group LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by research-driven and technology-enhanced investment solutions.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jonathan J

CFP®, Series 63

Oxford, AL

Raymond James Financial

Jonathan Jones is a CFP® with five years of experience in financial advising, currently associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Longview Financial Advisors, Regions, and BB&T. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Born Again Properties, LLC, a real estate brokerage. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Anniston, AL

Raymond James & Associates

Michael Poe is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is involved in the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association as Chair of the Board and serves on the advisory board for the Anniston Downtown Development Authority. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional accounts, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting through tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by multiple portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Hassan A

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard B

Series 63, Series 66

Austin, TX

Charles Schwab

Richard Brandi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank ssb since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies
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Paul K

CFP®, Series 65

Zimmerman, MN

Longview Financial, Inc.

Paul Kinneberg is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the principal and sole advisor at Longview Financial, Inc. since 2000 and also holds a long-term corporate role at CenturyLink. Longview Financial, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily for individual clients. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with a core-and-satellite framework, combining passive index and ETF core holdings with active funds when appropriate, and manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis with an emphasis on individualized advice.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting

Justin S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Prairie Village, KS

Edward Jones

Justin Scicluna is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Prairie Village, KS, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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