Seasoned, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Racine, 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.
You might be planning for your child's college expenses or managing multiple education savings accounts. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how different account types affect financial aid eligibility or tax benefits.
- Account type implications. Understand how 529 plans differ from UTMA accounts in terms of ownership and impact on financial aid.
- Contribution strategies. Ask how they recommend balancing contributions to maximize growth while minimizing tax consequences.
- Coordination with financial aid. Confirm how they factor in savings plans when estimating your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Long-term flexibility. Explore how they advise on using these accounts if your child's education plans change or if funds remain unused.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Timothy C
Series 63, Series 65
Racine, WI
LPL Financial
Timothy Cerny brings 33 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to navigate tax implications and financial aid considerations in Racine, WI. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves a broad client base, including business owners and retirees, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Robert L
Series 63, Series 65
Milwaukee, WI
Merrill
Robert Larkin offers extensive experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 40 years in wealth management at Merrill. His expertise extends to estate planning and multi-generational wealth transfer, serving mid-career professionals and high earners with a 1.10% AUM fee, distinguishing him through a comprehensive, personalized approach from a large firm based in Milwaukee.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Justus M
CFP®, Series 65
Racine, WI
Financial Justus
Justus Morgan offers seasoned expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, backed by 22 years of experience and CFP® certification in Racine, WI. His firm, Financial Justus, serves high-net-worth clients with a flat annual fee and emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or less focus on tax-efficient education funding.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,418,596
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Re Ann H
CFP®, Series 63
Franklin, WI
Edward Jones
Re Ann Holmes offers seasoned expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, supported by 24 years at Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm. Her CFP® certification and experience teaching finance add depth, while her fee structure includes an annual program fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing her approach from other advisors in the Racine area.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Arthur S
Series 63, Series 65
Kenosha, WI
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
Arthur Siegel specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, leveraging 42 years of experience to navigate tax benefits and financial aid implications effectively. Based in nearby Kenosha, WI, he operates within Centaurus Financial, a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options, with flexible fee structures including negotiable hourly rates, distinguishing him from other advisors in Racine.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $213,989
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