CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Platteville, WI
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 focused guidance, you might miss how investment choices and timing affect your child's financial aid eligibility or your own tax situation. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings strategies.
- Account type selection. Ask why they recommend a 529 plan versus a UTMA or other savings vehicle based on your goals and family circumstances.
- Investment strategy alignment. Confirm how they adjust investments as your child approaches college age to balance growth and risk.
- Financial aid impact. Discuss how your savings plan might affect eligibility for need-based aid and what strategies can help manage that.
- Coordination with other goals. Check how they integrate college savings with your retirement and overall financial plan to avoid unintended trade-offs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ericson H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Dubuque, IA
LPL Financial
Ericson Hilbun's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with attention to tax implications and financial aid impact. Based in nearby Dubuque, IA, he offers flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Naomi F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Dubuque, IA
Empower Advisory Group
Naomi Feldott's CFP® certification and 12 years of experience equip her to guide college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with attention to tax implications and financial aid impact. Working at Empower Advisory Group, a large firm offering flat-fee options and integrated retirement plan services, she combines college savings with broader retirement and income planning, differentiating her from advisors focused solely on education savings.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Stephanie B
CFP®, Series 65
Dubuque, IA
Brady Martz Wealth Solutions, LLC
Stephanie Bussan's CFP® certification and nine years of experience equip her to guide college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, balancing investment growth with financial aid considerations. Operating from Dubuque, IA, she offers flat-fee financial planning and emphasizes passive, diversified investment approaches, distinguishing her from advisors who may use more active management or different fee structures.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $1,800,132
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