Independent, 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 need a college savings advisor when you're planning for your child's education costs and want to use tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts effectively. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how investment choices and account types impact financial aid eligibility and tax benefits.
- Account type selection. Confirm how they help choose between 529s, UTMAs, or other vehicles based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Investment strategy alignment. Ask how they adjust investments as your child approaches college to balance growth and risk.
- Financial aid impact. Ensure they consider how savings accounts affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Independent advice. Since these advisors operate independently, check how they tailor recommendations without firm product constraints.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mark P
PFS™, Series 65
Wakefield, RI
D & P Investment Advisors, Ltd.
Mark Provost's 23 years of experience and PFS™ designation equip him to guide Rhode Island families through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, balancing investment growth with risk as college approaches. His independent status at D & P Investment Advisors, which manages assets non-discretionarily using fundamental and technical analysis, offers tailored strategies distinct from advisors tied to specific products, with fees based on assets under management or hourly consulting.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $834,681
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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 UTMAs, offering tailored guidance to optimize tax benefits and financial aid impact for Rhode Island families. His independent, CFP®-certified practice at Wealth Management Resources, Inc. features flat fees and discretionary portfolio management, distinguishing him with a broad client base and experience in diversified ETF strategies, which may appeal to those seeking comprehensive financial planning beyond just college savings.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $599,905
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Timothy G
CFP®, CFA®
Wakefield, RI
Invest Track Financial, LLC
Timothy Geremia specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families planning education costs in Rhode Island. With CFP® and CFA® credentials, he offers independent advice through Invest Track Financial, LLC, focusing on high-net-worth clients and blending passive and active investment strategies, which may provide a more tailored approach compared to advisors with broader client bases or less specialized investment methods.
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 in selecting and managing college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, balancing investment growth with risk as college approaches. Operating independently with ValMark Advisers, Inc., he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, leveraging diversified, goal-based model portfolios and extensive firm support, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive resources or fee flexibility.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Susan G
CFP®, Series 65
Saunderstown, RI
South County Wealth Planning
Susan Gardiner specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making her well-suited for families planning education costs in Rhode Island. As an independent CFP®-certified advisor with six years of experience, she offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning, focusing on tax efficiency and long-term investment strategies, which distinguishes her from others by combining personalized planning with disciplined asset allocation.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $881,497
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