CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Seattle, WA
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 expenses or looking to grow savings in tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how investment choices and timing can affect your savings' growth and tax implications.
- Tax-aware account selection. Ask how they choose between 529s, UTMA, or other vehicles based on your family's financial and tax situation.
- Investment strategy alignment. Confirm they tailor investment options to your child's age and your risk tolerance, not just default portfolios.
- Coordination with financial goals. See if they integrate college savings plans with your broader financial picture, including retirement and cash flow.
- Understanding local tax nuances. Since Washington has no state income tax but taxes capital gains, check how they factor this into your savings strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ross S
CFP®, Series 66
Seattle, WA
LPL Financial
Ross Snyer brings 23 years of experience and CFP® certification to college savings planning in Seattle, specializing in 529 and UTMA accounts. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive resources, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele, including business owners and high-net-worth households, which may provide broader wealth management insights beyond college savings.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $399,489
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William S
CFP®
Seattle, WA
BBJS Financial Advisors, LLC
William Serres brings 25 years of experience and CFP® certification to college savings planning in Seattle, focusing on tax-aware strategies for 529 and UTMA accounts. His dual role at BBJS Financial Advisors and a CPA firm supports integrated wealth management, with a fee structure combining asset-based and hourly options, distinguishing him through a comprehensive, customized investment approach.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $3,702,965
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Richard E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Seattle, WA
Cadence Wealth Management, LLC
Richard Egan's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Seattle families through college savings strategies, including 529 and UTMA plans. His firm, Cadence Wealth Management, offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates modern portfolio theory with tactical asset allocation, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients with tailored, non-discretionary portfolio management.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $576,828
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Jonathon Z
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Seattle, WA
Zetlmaier Wealth Management LLC
Jonathon Zetlmaier offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 27 years of experience and CFP® certification in Seattle. His firm integrates estate planning and employs a diversified investment approach combining Fundamental Analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, with fees including a 1% AUM charge and $300 hourly for standalone planning, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive services or different fee structures.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $533,735
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Bethany S
CFP®
Seattle, WA
Breakwater Investment Management
Bethany Steinhaus, a CFP® professional in Seattle, specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, integrating tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management to optimize growth and tax efficiency. As the sole advisor at Breakwater Investment Management, she offers flat-fee financial planning and manages $250.8 million in assets, focusing on low-cost, globally diversified portfolios that balance passive and active strategies.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $1,987,975
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