Seasoned, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Pennsylvania
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 opportunities to balance growth potential with financial aid impact or tax consequences.
- Account type guidance. Ask how they choose between 529s, UTMAs, or other vehicles based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Contribution strategy. Confirm if they help plan contributions to maximize tax benefits while considering your cash flow.
- Financial aid impact. Check how they factor in college savings when estimating eligibility for need-based aid.
- Investment approach. Look for advisors who adjust investment risk as your child nears college age, not just set it and forget it.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew S
Series 66
Doylestown, PA
LPL Financial
Matthew Silverhardt brings over two decades of experience in wealth management and college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to guide Pennsylvania families through tax-advantaged education funding. Operating within LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive resources, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele, which may provide broader investment insights compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Stuart E
Series 63, Series 65
Newtown Square, PA
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Stuart Ettingoff's 44 years of experience and focus on college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, equip him to guide families in Pennsylvania through tax-advantaged strategies and financial aid considerations. Operating within J.W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat-fee planning options and access to diverse managed account solutions, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $255,702
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Scott D
Series 63, Series 65
Yardley, PA
Merrill
Scott Demouth's extensive 38 years of experience and focus on college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, make him well-equipped to guide families in Pennsylvania through tax-sensitive and goal-based planning. As a Merrill Lynch advisor leading a team of eight, he offers a disciplined approach with a 1.10% AUM fee, serving established and mid-career professionals, which distinguishes him from smaller firms or less specialized advisors in the region.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Anthony G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Malvern, PA
Vanguard Advisers
Anthony Giordano's 32 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Pennsylvania families through college savings strategies involving 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Working with Vanguard Advisers, he offers a blend of automated and personalized advice using goal-based, algorithm-driven models focused on Vanguard funds, which may appeal to mid-career professionals and HENRY clients seeking a large-firm advisor with a disciplined investment approach.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $416,078
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Frank C
ChFC®, Series 63
King of Prussia, PA
ON Investment Management CO
Frank Cariola's 42 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip him to guide families in Pennsylvania through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Operating with a flat-fee structure up to $5,000 annually, he offers personalized financial planning through On Investment Management Company, which serves diverse clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, setting him apart with flexible advisory options and deep industry knowledge.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $319,610
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