Independent, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Plattsburgh, NY
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 reduce future tax burdens or limit financial aid eligibility.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how they choose between 529s, UTMAs, or other savings vehicles based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they navigate state and federal tax rules, including potential estate tax cliffs that can affect your savings strategy.
- Financial aid considerations. Understand how your savings choices might influence your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Independent advice. These advisors operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexibility in recommending solutions that fit your unique needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David O
Series 66
Burlington, VT
Shipwright Advisors
David Owen specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by nine years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from Burlington, VT, his independent, flat-fee firm Shipwright Advisors also offers business strategy consulting and employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on savings plans.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $124,344
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Bryan B
Series 66
South Burlington, VT
B.W. Belisle Planning & Strategy Company LLC
Bryan Belisle offers expertise in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 25 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His independent firm in South Burlington, VT, serves high-net-worth clients with flat-fee financial planning and emphasizes individualized, non-discretionary portfolio management using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $557,099
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Robert C
CFP®
Burlington, VT
Costello Financial Planning, Inc.
Robert Costello offers independent guidance on college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 15 years of experience and CFP® certification. Located in nearby Burlington, VT, his firm combines wealth management, tax strategies, and a long-term investment approach, differentiating him with a comprehensive Personal CFO process and a 0.99% AUM fee structure.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $1,764,514
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Corrie P
CFP®, Series 65
Burlington, VT
Oak Maple Finance, LLC
Corrie Parker specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by her CFP® certification and independent status, which allows flexible, client-focused advice. Operating from Burlington, VT, she offers flat-fee and hourly project-based planning, serving high-net-worth clients with a blend of passive and active investment approaches, distinguishing her from advisors with more traditional fee structures or less specialized expertise.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,713,850
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Neven K
Series 65
Burlington, VT
Guiding Wealth Management, LLC
Neven Kraguljevic offers independent guidance on college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Operating from Burlington, VT, his firm employs an asset-allocation-driven approach with flexible flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from others by combining personalized portfolio management with comprehensive planning services.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $861,319
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