Seasoned, 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.
Saving for college often starts when you want to make the most of tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without careful planning, you might miss how these accounts affect financial aid eligibility or trigger unexpected taxes.
- Account type trade-offs. Understand how 529s and UTMA accounts differ in ownership, control, and tax treatment to pick what fits your family's goals.
- Financial aid impact. Ask how your savings strategy influences your child's eligibility for need-based aid, since some accounts count more heavily than others.
- Investment choices. Confirm how the advisor selects investments within these accounts to balance growth potential with risk as college approaches.
- Withdrawal timing. Learn how to coordinate distributions to minimize taxes and penalties while covering education expenses effectively.
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 strategies involving 529 and UTMA accounts, balancing tax implications and financial aid considerations. As an independent advisor at D & P Investment Advisors, he offers non-discretionary portfolio management using fundamental and technical analysis, with fees of 1.00% AUM or $270-$300 hourly, distinguishing him by combining deep financial planning with CPA expertise.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $834,681
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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 plans like 529s and UTMA accounts make him well-equipped to guide Rhode Island families through tax-advantaged education funding strategies. Operating within LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions and research support, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent pricing and access to broad resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $399,489
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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 strategies involving 529 and UTMA accounts, balancing tax implications and financial aid considerations. Operating with ValMark Advisers, Inc., he leverages diversified, goal-based model portfolios and offers flat-fee arrangements, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures and a focus on multi-asset allocation.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Richard C
Series 63, Series 65
Providence, RI
Blue Fin Capital, Inc.
Richard Carolan Jr. specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, leveraging 29 years of experience to help Rhode Island families navigate tax implications and financial aid considerations. Operating from Blue Fin Capital, he serves high-net-worth clients with a tailored investment approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis, offering discretionary portfolio management with a 1.25% AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with more generalist practices.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $1,087,856
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Arthur E
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Smithfield, RI
Wealth Management Resources, Inc.
Arthur Everly's 46 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip him to guide Rhode Island families through college savings strategies involving 529 and UTMA accounts. His firm offers flat fees for financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with diversified ETFs, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with a broad client base including trusts and estates.
Experience: 46 years
Avg account: $599,905
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