Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Tustin, 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 custodial accounts. Without careful planning, you might miss out on benefits or choose an account that doesn't fit your family's financial situation.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how they help you pick between 529s, UTMAs, or other options based on your goals and control preferences.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they factor in California's high income taxes and property tax rules like Proposition 13 when planning your savings.
- Fee transparency. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so understand what services are included and how that compares to other fee structures.
- Education cost projections. See if they model future college costs realistically to align your savings plan with expected expenses.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Gary R
CFP®
Irvine, CA
Rennie & Associates
Gary Rennie specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning tailored to high-net-worth clients in the Tustin area. His firm, Rennie & Associates, emphasizes a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with no-load mutual funds and ETFs, providing comprehensive services such as estate and tax planning alongside education funding guidance.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $0
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Maria C
Series 66
Santa Ana, CA
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Maria Carchi offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by her Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Operating from nearby Santa Ana, CA, she provides flat-fee services through ValMark Advisers, which utilizes diversified, goal-based portfolios and serves a broad client base including individuals and institutions.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Andrew C
Series 65
Irvine, CA
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Andrew Chen offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, supported by his Series 65 designation and seven years of experience. Operating from Irvine, CA, he provides flat-fee financial planning through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, which integrates tax, estate, and insurance professionals to deliver coordinated strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower service scopes or different fee structures.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Nicholas C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Irvine, CA
Swell Financial
Nicholas Covyeau specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning with clear pricing starting at $2,500. Based in nearby Irvine, CA, he brings 10 years of experience as a CFP® professional and integrates tax planning and employer retirement consulting, distinguishing his approach with a blend of passive and active asset allocation tailored for mid-career professionals.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $654,503
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Randy P
Series 66
Irvine, CA
LPL Financial
Randy Pierce specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, offering flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial in nearby Irvine, CA. With 25 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he combines wealth management and tax-loss harvesting expertise, supported by a large firm's research and investment strategies, distinguishing him from other advisors in the Tustin area.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $399,489
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