Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Rhode Island
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 education and want to make the most of tax-advantaged savings accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how different account types affect financial aid eligibility or how to coordinate savings with expected education costs.
- Account type trade-offs. Ask how they compare 529 plans versus UTMA accounts for your goals, including control and tax implications.
- State plan benefits. Confirm if they consider Rhode Island's specific 529 plan features and how those might impact your savings.
- Financial aid impact. Check how they model savings strategies to minimize reductions in need-based aid eligibility.
- Investment options. Inquire about how they select investment portfolios within these accounts to balance growth and risk over your timeline.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Erik P
Series 66
Providence, RI
Merrill
Erik Pelletier specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families planning education funding in Rhode Island. His engineering background and experience at Merrill, a large firm, support a structured approach to financial planning, while his focus on mid-career professionals and HENRY clients offers tailored guidance for those balancing growth and tax considerations in their savings.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Mark P
PFS™, Series 65
Wakefield, RI
D & P Investment Advisors, Ltd.
Mark Provost's 23 years of experience and specialty in college savings make him well-equipped to guide Rhode Island families through 529 plans and UTMA accounts, considering tax implications and financial aid impact. His independent status and dual role at a CPA firm provide a unique blend of financial planning and tax expertise, while his firm's non-discretionary, diversified investment approach offers tailored portfolio recommendations aligned with clients' risk tolerance and timelines.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $834,681
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Paolo C
CFP®, Series 66
Greenville, RI
Edward Jones
Paolo Catucci specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to help Rhode Island families navigate tax-advantaged education savings. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, he brings seven years of experience and offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firms.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $246,728
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James C
ChFC®, Series 63
Cranston, RI
LPL Financial
James Celico's 44 years of experience and specialization in college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, equip him to guide Rhode Island families through tax-advantaged education savings strategies. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions and in-house research, he provides flat-fee financial planning and has expertise in retirement plans and tax-loss harvesting, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Todd C
CFP®, Series 63
Smithfield, RI
Wealth Management Resources, Inc.
Todd Casazza specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering tailored advice that considers Rhode Island's specific 529 plan benefits and financial aid impacts. With 19 years of experience and CFP® certification, he provides flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through Wealth Management Resources, Inc., which emphasizes diversified asset-class mixes and ETFs, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or investment approaches.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $599,905
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