Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Springfield, MA
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 out on how to balance savings growth with financial aid impact or tax consequences.
- Flat-fee clarity. Understand exactly what you pay and what services are included, so you avoid surprises in your college savings planning.
- Account type guidance. Ask which savings vehicles fit your goals best, considering tax benefits and how they affect your child's financial aid eligibility.
- Investment strategy fit. Confirm how the advisor adjusts investments as your child gets closer to college age, balancing growth and risk appropriately.
- Tax implications. Since Massachusetts has a 'millionaire's tax' surtax on high incomes, check how your advisor plans for state tax effects on your savings strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Deanna L
Series 63, Series 66
Ludlow, MA
Empower Advisory Group
Deanna Liritzis specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee options with one-time fees ranging from $199 to $499 and monthly subscriptions of $15 or $29. Based in nearby Ludlow, MA, she brings 18 years of experience and works with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm focused on employer-sponsored retirement plans and long-term portfolio management, which may provide broader financial planning resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Mary C
Series 63, Series 65
West Springfield, MA
LPL Financial
Mary Couture specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, offering flat-fee financial planning in Springfield, MA, which provides clear cost expectations. With 40 years of experience and affiliation with LPL Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients through model portfolios and extensive research, she combines seasoned expertise with institutional resources, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms or with less experience.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Edward T
CFP®
Longmeadow, MA
Toole Financial
Edward Toole specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee ongoing financial planning at $150 per month, which provides clear cost expectations. Based in nearby Longmeadow, MA, he applies Modern Portfolio Theory with a passive, asset-allocation approach and serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, distinguishing his independent, CFP®-certified practice from others with project-based and educational services.
Experience: 1 year
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Martin H
Series 63, Series 65
Enfield, CT
John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC
Martin Hairston offers flat-fee financial planning with expertise in college savings accounts like 529s and UTMA, making him suitable for managing tax-advantaged education funds. Based in Enfield, CT, he brings seven years of experience and works with a technology-assisted advice model at John Hancock Personal Financial Services, serving individuals and trusts with clear, written recommendations.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $61,762
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Ryan M
Series 66
East Longmeadow, MA
Martin Capital Planning
Ryan Martin specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning with negotiated fixed fees between $1,500 and $5,000. Based in East Longmeadow, MA, his firm combines portfolio management and pension consulting, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients, which may provide broader financial insights compared to advisors focused solely on college savings.
Experience: 7 years
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