Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in San Jose, CA
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 focused guidance, you might miss how state tax rules or property tax protections like Proposition 13 affect your savings strategy.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they factor California’s high income taxes and property tax limits into your college savings plan.
- Account choice clarity. Ask why they recommend 529 plans versus UTMA accounts based on your family’s financial situation.
- Fee structure transparency. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so understand what services are included and how that fits your needs.
- Long-term flexibility. College savings needs can change; check how they plan for shifting goals or unexpected expenses.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Chengkuo C
Series 65
San Jose, CA
Redwood Money
Chengkuo Chen specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee, project-based financial planning in San Jose, CA. His background includes 17 years at Oracle and a focus on passive investment approaches with low-cost index ETFs, differentiating him with a technology professional perspective and a firm managing $60 million in assets for about 100 clients.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $809,325
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Jennifer B
CFP®
San Jose, CA
Intentional Wealth Partners
Jennifer Bush offers flat-fee financial planning in San Jose, specializing in college savings accounts like 529s and UTMAs, with 10 years of experience and CFP® certification. She focuses on life transitions and serves women professionals and divorced women, providing personalized plans that consider tax impacts and budgeting, distinguishing her from advisors with broader or less specialized approaches.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $395,671
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Delbar J
Series 66
Campbell, CA
LPL Financial
Delbar Jahanian specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 20 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating within LPL Financial, a large firm in San Jose, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, serving a diverse client base with access to extensive investment solutions and in-house research.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Nicolas T
Series 66
San Jose, CA
The Wealth Consulting Group
Nicolas Tabellion specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 22 years of experience and a Series 66 designation in San Jose. His firm offers flat-fee financial planning engagements ranging from $500 to $10,000, providing transparent pricing and access to diverse investment strategies through LPL Financial's platform, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or less comprehensive service options.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $466,923
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Gael K
PFS™, Series 65
San Jose, CA
Knight and Company Wealth Advisors, LLC
Gael Knight specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with 16 years of experience and a PFS™ designation, making him well-equipped to navigate San Jose's tax considerations. His firm uses a passive investment approach and offers flat fees ranging from $295 to $3,500 for limited-scope projects, providing transparent pricing and tailored services compared to other advisors.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $1,467,536
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