CFP®-certified, 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 options like 529 plans or UTMA accounts. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how different account types impact financial aid eligibility and tax treatment.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings strategies.
- Account type trade-offs. Ask how they weigh 529 plans versus UTMA accounts for your family's goals and financial situation.
- Financial aid impact. Confirm they understand how savings accounts affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Contribution timing. Inquire about the best timing and amounts to contribute to maximize growth and tax benefits.
- Coordination with overall plan. See how they integrate college savings with your broader financial and retirement goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Paolo C
CFP®, Series 66
Greenville, RI
Edward Jones
Paolo Catucci is well-equipped to assist with college savings strategies in Rhode Island, holding CFP® certification and specializing in 529 plans and UTMA accounts. With seven years of experience and a background in wealth management and ESG investing, he operates within Edward Jones, a large firm offering comprehensive advisory services and a program fee up to 1.35% annually, which may differ from smaller firms or fee structures nearby.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Todd C
CFP®, Series 63
Smithfield, RI
Wealth Management Resources, Inc.
Todd Casazza's CFP® certification and 19 years of experience equip him to guide Rhode Island families through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, considering tax advantages and financial aid impacts. His firm, Wealth Management Resources, Inc., offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, with expertise also in retirement plans for business owners, providing a broader financial perspective compared to advisors focused solely on education savings.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $599,905
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Timothy G
CFP®, CFA®
Wakefield, RI
Invest Track Financial, LLC
Timothy Geremia is equipped to assist with college savings in Rhode Island, holding CFP® and CFA® credentials and specializing in 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm, Invest Track Financial, LLC, serves high-net-worth clients with a blend of passive and active investment strategies, charging a 0.90% AUM fee, which may appeal to those seeking personalized wealth management alongside education funding.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $2,110,542
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Robert M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Plainville, MA
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Robert Macarthur's 31 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Rhode Island families through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, considering tax advantages and financial aid impacts. His affiliation with ValMark Advisers, Inc., which offers diversified, goal-based portfolios and robust back-office support, complements his independent, flat-fee approach, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive firm resources or different fee structures.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Susan G
CFP®, Series 65
Saunderstown, RI
South County Wealth Planning
Susan Gardiner is well-equipped to assist with college savings strategies in Rhode Island, holding CFP® certification and specializing in 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Her firm emphasizes tax-efficient, long-term investment strategies and offers both discretionary management and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement and estate planning. With six years of experience and a flat-fee structure starting at $3,500 for project-based planning, she serves high-net-worth clients independently, distinguishing her from advisors with different fee models or client focuses.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $881,497
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