Seasoned, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Prescott Valley, 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.
When you're planning for college expenses, like 529 plans or UTMA accounts, you want an advisor who understands how to balance saving for education with your overall financial picture. A common mistake is focusing only on college savings without considering how it affects your taxes or eligibility for financial aid.
- Tax implications. Ask how they manage the tax benefits and potential impacts on your family's tax return when using college savings accounts.
- Financial aid strategy. Confirm if they consider how your savings accounts might affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Investment approach. Look for advisors who tailor investment choices to the timeline and risk tolerance specific to education funding.
- Experience matters. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of insight into navigating college savings in the Prescott Valley area, including local tax and community factors.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Annette P
Series 65
Prescott, AZ
Carl F. Petersen. Inc
Annette Petersen offers seasoned expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with 23 years of experience in Prescott, AZ. Her firm manages $43 million using proprietary quantitative models and ETF-based strategies, providing tailored investment policies and regular portfolio reviews, which distinguishes her approach from others in the area.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $321,970
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Donovan R
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Prescott, AZ
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Donovan Ritter brings 29 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, tailored to Prescott Valley's local tax and community factors. His affiliation with J. W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm, offers clients access to diverse managed account solutions and flexible fee structures, including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $255,702
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Anthony G
Series 63, Series 65
Prescott Valley, AZ
LPL Financial
Anthony Glodava brings 28 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, tailored to Prescott Valley's local tax and community factors. His flat-fee structure at LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive research support, complements his expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the area.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Mark Y
Series 63, Series 65
Prescott, AZ
Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC
Mark Yadron brings over 30 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, tailored to Prescott Valley's local tax and community factors. His flat-fee, independent advisory approach through Kestra Private Wealth Services offers access to diverse investment solutions and serves a broad client base, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $653,677
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Joel H
Series 63, Series 66
Prescott, AZ
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
Joel Harworth brings 26 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, tailored to Prescott Valley's local tax and community factors. Affiliated with Centaurus Financial, a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning and asset management, he also provides flexible fee options and serves a diverse client base, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the area.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $213,989
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