Seasoned, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Tigard, OR
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 managing funds for multiple beneficiaries. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how different savings vehicles impact your long-term goals and tax situation. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate these complexities.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how they compare 529 plans versus UTMA accounts, including control and tax implications.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they factor Oregon's income tax into your college savings strategy.
- Withdrawal planning. Inquire about their approach to timing distributions to minimize tax and maximize aid eligibility.
- Multi-beneficiary strategies. See if they can coordinate savings plans across siblings or family members effectively.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Todd B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Tigard, OR
LPL Financial
Todd Baird's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Tigard families through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, considering tax implications and multi-beneficiary strategies. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he serves diverse clients including business owners and retirees, providing access to extensive research and investment resources.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Travis B
Series 66
Lake Oswego, OR
Merrill
Travis Barsotti offers seasoned expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with 26 years of experience at Merrill Lynch in the Portland area near Tigard, OR. His approach integrates tax minimization and multi-generational planning, supported by a disciplined, process-driven method and a 1.10% AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive wealth management backgrounds.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Paul K
Series 63, Series 65
Tigard, OR
Money Concepts Capital Corp
Paul Kingsland offers seasoned expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 23 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Based in Tigard, OR, he operates within a large firm that provides diverse client services and employs both fundamental and technical analysis, with a fee structure including an AUM fee around 0.81% annually and negotiable consulting fees up to $450/hour.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $237,847
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Jeffrey K
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Tigard, OR
Range Financial Group, LLC
Jeffrey Kuest offers seasoned expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by his CFP® and CFA® credentials and 23 years of industry experience. Based in Tigard, OR, he operates within Range Financial Group, a team-based firm managing $320 million, providing both discretionary portfolio management and flat-fee financial planning, which may appeal to clients seeking comprehensive wealth management alongside education funding.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,006,440
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John M
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Tigard, OR
Edward Jones
John Miller brings 28 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with a focus on tax implications and multi-beneficiary coordination. Based in Portland, OR, he works at Edward Jones, a large firm offering diverse advisory programs and charges up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him with extensive resources and a broad client base compared to local alternatives.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $246,728
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