CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Port Lavaca, TX
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.
If you're planning for your child's education expenses, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts. Without this expertise, you might miss opportunities to optimize tax benefits or choose the wrong account type for your goals. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education funding strategies.
- Tax implications in Texas. Since Texas has no state income tax but significant property and sales taxes, ask how they factor these into your college savings plan.
- Account selection guidance. Confirm they explain the differences between 529 plans and UTMA accounts, including control and flexibility aspects.
- Investment options. Look for advisors who discuss how investment choices within these accounts align with your timeline and risk tolerance.
- Coordination with financial aid. Ask how they help balance savings with potential impacts on financial aid eligibility.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Warren U
CFP®
Victoria, TX
Sather Financial Group, Inc.
Warren Udd's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies, including 529 and UTMA accounts, with attention to Texas tax implications. Operating from Victoria, TX, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning through Sather Financial Group, which manages $1.94 billion with a value-oriented investment approach, serving high-net-worth clients and emphasizing fundamental research.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $3,747,559
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John D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Bay City, TX
Edward Jones
John Dickerson III offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® certification and 32 years of experience. Based in Bay City, TX, he works with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm providing diverse advisory programs and wealth management services, which may offer broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Ryan W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Rockport, TX
LPL Financial
Ryan Williams is well-equipped to assist with college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, leveraging his 14 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate tax implications and investment options relevant to Texas residents. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth households, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $399,489
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