Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Rochelle, IL

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 lock in education costs before tuition rises or when you receive a financial gift meant for education. A common mistake is not choosing the right savings vehicle that fits your timeline and risk comfort, which can reduce your savings growth or flexibility.

  • Plan type knowledge. Confirm they understand differences between 529 plans and UTMA accounts, including tax benefits and control over funds.
  • Investment options. Ask how they select investments within college savings plans to balance growth potential with risk as your child approaches college age.
  • State tax implications. Even though Illinois doesn't tax retirement income, property taxes can be high; check how this might affect your overall savings strategy.
  • Withdrawal strategies. Discuss how they plan for qualified education expenses to avoid penalties and maximize tax advantages.

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Susana B

Series 66

Rochelle, IL

LPL Financial

Susana Belmonte is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Rochelle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She has worked at Central Bank Illinois and LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ivett M

Series 66

Delkab, IL

Raymond James Financial

Ivett Mc Han Frank is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has experience working with multiple firms, including First Investments and Planning and First National Bank of Omaha. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an advisor assistant and is involved in non-investment support activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and promotes implementation through its advisory programs or other providers, with additional capabilities in municipal advisory services and specialized retirement plan consulting.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Bradley S

Series 66

Rochelle, IL

Edward Jones

Bradley Stojan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nathan H

Series 65

Davis Junction, IL

Haas Trade Advisors LLC

Nathan Haas is the principal of Haas Trade Advisors LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has experience in financial advising beginning in 2024 and concurrent service in the Tennessee Air National Guard since 2021. His prior professional background includes roles at Primerica Advisors and Hanson Professional Services. Haas Trade Advisors LLC provides financial planning and consulting services to individual clients primarily through video conferencing and an online client portal. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis, long-term investment strategies, and strategic asset allocation, offering written financial plans without managing client assets or custody of funds.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
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Edward C

Series 63, Series 65

Edmond, IL

Cetera

Edward Carey is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has operated his own CPA tax accounting practice since 1979. Carey has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2000. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Hassan A

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard B

Series 63, Series 66

Austin, TX

Charles Schwab

Richard Brandi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank ssb since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies
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Paul K

CFP®, Series 65

Zimmerman, MN

Longview Financial, Inc.

Paul Kinneberg is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the principal and sole advisor at Longview Financial, Inc. since 2000 and also holds a long-term corporate role at CenturyLink. Longview Financial, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily for individual clients. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with a core-and-satellite framework, combining passive index and ETF core holdings with active funds when appropriate, and manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis with an emphasis on individualized advice.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting

Justin S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Prairie Village, KS

Edward Jones

Justin Scicluna is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Prairie Village, KS, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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