Large-firm, 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.
When you're planning for your child's education expenses, choosing the right college savings plan can make a big difference in how much you save and how flexible your options are. Without focused guidance, you might overlook important details like tax benefits or account ownership rules that affect your family's financial future.
- Plan variety and features. Ask which 529 or UTMA accounts they recommend and why, considering your family's goals and Utah's specific options.
- Tax implications. Confirm how they navigate state tax benefits and potential penalties tied to college savings plans.
- Investment choices. Look for advisors who explain how investment options align with your child's age and risk tolerance.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors often have access to extensive research and tools, which can support more informed college savings decisions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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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, supported by his five years of experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Working with LPL Financial, a large national firm, he offers flat-fee financial planning up to $15,000 and access to extensive research and technological tools, distinguishing him from other advisors in Utah focused on education funding.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Benjamin F
Series 66
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Charles Schwab
Benjamin Friedberg at Charles Schwab offers expertise in college savings plans within a large-firm setting, leveraging Schwab's extensive resources and multi-asset model portfolios. Despite being new to the industry, his background includes private investments and multi-state taxation, and he serves high-net-worth clients with a 0.80% annual AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with longer tenure or different client focuses.
Experience: 1 year
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Elena S
Series 63, Series 65
Park City, UT
Merrill
Elena Stein offers expertise in college savings plans, including 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 21 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm with extensive resources. She also specializes in ESG investing and planning for children with special needs, providing a broad range of services that complement her focus on education savings in Utah's Park City area.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Corey C
Series 66
North Salt Lake, UT
Empower Advisory Group
Corey Conway specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by his Series 66 license and four years of experience in North Salt Lake, UT. Working with Empower Advisory Group, a large firm, he offers flat-fee and subscription pricing, leveraging proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to long-term savings goals, distinguishing him from advisors with less structured fee options or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Colin O
CFP®, Series 65, Series 63
Hideout, UT
Edward Jones
Colin O'higgins specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, leveraging 17 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate Utah's tax benefits and investment options. At Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, serving a diverse client base including individuals and institutions.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $246,728
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