Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Payson, AZ

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 out on maximizing these benefits or choose an account that doesn't fit your family's needs.

  • Account type guidance. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, ensuring they align with your financial goals and timeline.
  • Investment strategy. Ask how they balance growth potential with risk as your child approaches college age.
  • Financial aid impact. Understand how your savings strategy might affect eligibility for need-based aid or scholarships.
  • Tax implications. Check how they navigate state and federal tax benefits specific to college savings accounts in your area.

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Brandan K

Series 66

Payson, AZ

Edward Jones

Brandan Kelley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Payson, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for 13 years at Chaparral Pines Golf Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Arthur W

Series 66

Payson, AZ

Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC

Arthur Walsh is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining Kingsview in 2025. He is the owner of Walsh Wealth Services LLC, an investment-related business. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, registered investment companies, endowments, trusts, and state or municipal clients. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management services using a combination of in-house investment strategies and third-party managers, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Real estate investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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James C

Series 63, Series 65

Payson, AZ

Morgan Stanley

James Cooper Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, currently serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that integrate broad retail and institutional offerings along with specialized investment strategies.

General estate planning guidance
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Zachariah G

Series 66

Payson, AZ

J.P. Morgan Securities

Zachariah Greenough is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank in various capacities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of Greeno Properties LLC, a real estate business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and manager due diligence to offer customized investment solutions.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Ryan R

Series 65

Payson, AZ

Dynamic

Ryan Rippy is a financial advisor with Dynamic in Payson, AZ, holding a Series 65 license and two years of industry experience. He serves as the Director of Montage Financial Education, a nonprofit focused on delivering financial education through online and in-person workshops. Additionally, Mr. Rippy works as a Senior Loan Consultant with Desert Mountain Financial, Inc. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, businesses, and unaffiliated registered investment advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and support for other advisers, emphasizing a client-specific, long-term investment approach that incorporates a range of securities and third-party management solutions.

Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Retired 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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