Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Pleasanton, CA
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 how state tax rules and property tax protections like Proposition 13 affect your savings strategy.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how the advisor navigates California's high income taxes alongside college savings vehicles.
- Account selection guidance. Ask why they recommend 529 plans versus UTMA accounts based on your family's financial goals.
- Flat-fee clarity. Understand exactly what services are included in the flat fee to avoid surprises.
- Long-term planning. Check how they incorporate property tax limits into your overall college funding approach.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Gitanjali K
CFP®
Pleasanton, CA
Worthique
Gitanjali Kumar, CFP®, offers flat-fee financial planning in Pleasanton, CA, with expertise in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Her background includes over 20 years in financial services and a focus on women, immigrant women, and Gen X clients, providing a personalized approach that combines technical knowledge with empathetic guidance, distinguishing her from other advisors with a strong emphasis on client values and life goals.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $252,763
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Kenneth L
Series 66
Pleasanton, CA
LPL Financial
Kenneth Lemas specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 12 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he serves diverse clients and integrates tax-loss harvesting and retirement planning, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on college savings in Pleasanton, CA.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Gregory C
CFP®
Pleasanton, CA
Adap Tax Financial, Inc.
Gregory Crofton specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning starting at $4,000 in Pleasanton, CA. His firm focuses on tax-aware, passive investment approaches and serves a diverse client base, which may provide a comprehensive perspective compared to advisors with narrower specialties or different fee structures.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $825,560
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Romania L
Series 66
Dublin, CA
Empower Advisory Group
Romania Lee's 19 years of experience and Series 66 designation equip her to guide college savings strategies using 529 and UTMA accounts, with flat-fee options ranging from one-time fees to monthly subscriptions. Based in nearby Dublin, CA, she works with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm focused on employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering a structured approach that balances long-term returns and savings rates.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Mandana H
Series 63, Series 65
Pleasanton, CA
Wells Fargo Clearing
Mandana Hohn specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 29 years of experience and a flat-fee structure within a large firm setting in Pleasanton, CA. She serves high-net-worth clients and integrates socially responsible investing and retirement planning, distinguishing her with a holistic approach and expertise in technology professionals and executives.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $475,575
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