Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Utah
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’re considering tax-advantaged accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without focused guidance, it’s easy to overlook how investment choices and account types affect financial aid eligibility and tax outcomes.
- Account type trade-offs. Understand how 529s differ from UTMA accounts in control, tax treatment, and impact on financial aid.
- Contribution timing. Ask how they recommend scheduling contributions to maximize growth while keeping flexibility.
- Investment options. Confirm they tailor investment choices to your child’s age and risk tolerance within college savings accounts.
- Flat-fee clarity. Since these advisors charge a set fee, check how that influences the services and ongoing support you receive.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nicholas S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lehi, UT
Telos Partners LLC
Nicholas Stecklein specializes in college savings strategies including 529 and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Utah seeking flat-fee financial advice on education funding. His CFP® certification, six years of experience, and involvement with Diversify Wealth Management's tactically diversified investment approach distinguish him from others, especially given his firm's service to high-net-worth clients and business owners with a broad range of account types.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,145,583
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Robert H
Series 63, Series 66
West Jordan, UT
LPL Financial
Robert Higgins specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Utah aiming to balance education funding with tax considerations. His flat-fee structure through LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive research support, offers a clear pricing model and access to diverse investment options, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee arrangements.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Ryan W
CFP®, Series 66
South Jordan, UT
Elysium Wealth Management, LLC
Ryan Weigel specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee consulting that can include one-time or ongoing fixed rates, which suits families seeking clear cost structures in Utah. His nine years of experience, CFP® certification, and role at Elysium Wealth Management—a firm managing $159 million with model-based portfolios—distinguish him by combining personalized service with a collaborative team approach.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $457,119
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Alan E
Series 65
Midvale, UT
West Ridge Advisors
Alan Erickson specializes in college savings strategies, including 529 and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited for families in Utah focused on education funding. His flat-fee financial planning ranges from $500 to $3,000, offering clear cost expectations, and his dual expertise as a CPA and advisor at West Ridge Advisors supports a tax-efficient, globally diversified investment approach tailored to long-term goals.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $513,880
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Diana H
Series 63, Series 65
Orem, UT
Belpointe Asset Management LLC
Diana Hunter specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making her well-suited to help Utah families navigate tax-advantaged education funding. With 12 years of experience and flat-fee pricing up to $1,200, she offers clear, negotiable fees and combines active and passive investment strategies, distinguishing her from others by blending personalized portfolio management with independent advice in Orem, UT.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $705,312
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