CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Tennessee
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 opportunities to reduce federal taxes or unintentionally affect financial aid eligibility.
- Account type selection. Confirm how they choose between 529s, UTMAs, or other vehicles based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they manage federal tax implications, since Tennessee doesn't tax investment income but federal taxes still apply.
- Financial aid considerations. Check if they model how savings accounts affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Contribution timing and amounts. Understand their approach to balancing contributions with other financial priorities, like retirement savings.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Craig B
CFP®, Series 66
Maryville, TN
Edward Jones
Craig Bales specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, leveraging his CFP® certification and eight years of experience to help families in Tennessee optimize tax-advantaged accounts. Operating within Edward Jones, a large firm with over 23,700 advisors and $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller or independent advisors.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Chris K
CFP®, Series 63
Franklin, TN
LPL Financial
Chris Kimler's 30 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide families in Tennessee through college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions and in-house research, he provides flat-fee financial planning, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent costs alongside expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Tyler B
CFP®, Series 66
Franklin, TN
Defining Wealth
Tyler Baskin's CFP® certification and focus on college savings, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, make him well-suited to help Tennessee families navigate tax-advantaged education funding. His firm, Defining Wealth, serves both individual and high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and employs an evidence-based, buy-and-hold investment approach emphasizing diversified, tax-efficient portfolios, which may appeal to those seeking a disciplined, long-term strategy.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $275,373
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Bailey H
CFP®, Series 65
Chattanooga, TN
HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC
Bailey Howard specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Tennessee aiming to optimize tax-advantaged education funding. His firm, HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC, manages over $1.37 billion in assets and offers flat-fee comprehensive financial planning, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent pricing alongside expertise in retirement and portfolio management.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,203,241
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Curtis H
CFP®
Goodlettsville, TN
Paul Winkler, Inc.
Curtis Henson is a CFP®-certified advisor in Goodlettsville, TN, specializing in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, with eight years of experience. He works at Paul Winkler, Inc., a firm that serves high-net-worth clients and business owners using modern portfolio theory and multi-factor investment approaches, offering a subscription coaching program and virtual workshops that differentiate his services from others in the area.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $515,676
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