CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Texas
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 balance current expenses with future education costs, especially if you have children or grandchildren approaching school age. A common mistake is overlooking how different account types affect your taxes and financial aid eligibility.
- Account type trade-offs. Understand how 529 plans differ from UTMA accounts in tax treatment and control over funds.
- Tax impact focus. Since Texas has no state income tax, ask how advisors prioritize federal taxes and property tax considerations in your plan.
- Financial aid strategy. Confirm how they model savings to minimize negative effects on financial aid eligibility.
- Investment approach. Look for advisors who adjust investment risk as your child nears college age, not just set it and forget it.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Omar T
CFP®, Series 66
Plano, TX
Vanguard Advisers
Omar Tovar's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Texas clients through college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with attention to tax implications and investment adjustments as college approaches. Working at Vanguard Advisers, he leverages a large firm's goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and offers access to low-balance digital advisory services, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or less technology integration.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $416,078
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Anasuya M
CFP®, Series 66
Houston, TX
JayKay Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Anasuya Meyer is a CFP®-certified advisor in Houston specializing in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, with 11 years of experience and a focus on wealth management and retirement plans for business owners. She offers flat-fee and negotiable financial planning fees through JayKay Wealth Advisors, which serves high-net-worth clients using a long-term investment approach and discretionary account management, distinguishing her from advisors with different fee structures or client focuses.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,189,848
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Larry W
CFP®, Series 63
Missouri City, TX
LPL Financial
Larry Wallace's 37 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide Texas clients through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, balancing tax impacts and financial aid considerations. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment strategies and flat-fee planning, he also brings expertise in retirement plans and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad financial perspective beyond just college savings.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Michelle V
CFP®
Fort Worth, TX
Waymaker Financial Planning
Michelle Vargas is well-equipped to assist Texas families with college savings, offering expertise in 529 plans and UTMA accounts alongside a CFP® certification. Her flat-fee structure and focus on Gen X clients, including government employees and Christian faith-based families, distinguish her approach. Based in Fort Worth, she combines six years of experience with a personalized, transparent planning style that adapts investment risk as children approach college age.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $517,763
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Brian C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
New Braunfels, TX
Astoria Strategic Wealth, Inc.
Brian Cox is well-equipped to assist with college savings strategies in Texas, leveraging his CFP® certification and 14 years of experience to address tax implications and investment adjustments as children approach college age. Operating from New Braunfels, TX, he works within Astoria Strategic Wealth's eight-advisor team, focusing on high-net-worth clients with a diversified, long-term investment approach and a transparent fee structure including a 0.45% annual management fee and flat fees for specialized reviews.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $2,724,080
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