Flat-fee, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Waco, TX
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.
You might be planning for your child's education expenses or managing multiple college savings accounts like 529 plans or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how fees and investment choices can erode your savings over time.
- Fee structure clarity. Flat-fee advisors charge a set amount, so ask how that fee applies to your accounts and what services it covers.
- Account type suitability. Different college savings vehicles have unique rules and tax benefits; confirm the advisor understands which fits your goals best.
- Tax impact awareness. While Texas has no state income tax, federal taxes and property taxes affect your overall planning; check how the advisor incorporates these factors.
- Investment options. College savings plans vary widely; inquire about how the advisor selects investments to balance growth potential with risk appropriate for your timeline.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Francisco Z
Series 63, Series 66
Waco, TX
Empower Advisory Group
Francisco Zaragoza offers expertise in college savings plans with a flat-fee structure, including one-time fees ranging from $199 to $499 and monthly subscriptions of $15 or $29, making him suitable for managing 529 and UTMA accounts in Waco, TX. His 10 years of experience and background with firms like J.P. Morgan and Fidelity, combined with Empower Advisory Group's focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, distinguish him from other advisors.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Zane C
Series 66
Waco, TX
Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC
Zane Christian specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, offering flat fees for financial planning and account management in Waco, TX. With 15 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he works at Kingsview Wealth Management, which manages $6.7 billion and provides access to diverse investment strategies and alternative investments, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $703,115
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Kendell A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Waco, TX
Capital Square, LLC
Kendell Adler specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning in Waco, TX. With 20 years of experience and CFP® certification, he works at Capital Square, LLC, which manages $393 million in assets and provides diversified portfolio management reviewed quarterly, distinguishing him from other advisors by combining fee clarity with robust investment oversight.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $607,828
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Richard A
Series 63, Series 66
Waco, TX
LPL Financial
Richard Abbe's 40 years of experience and expertise in college savings plans, including 529s and UTMA accounts, make him well-equipped to assist with education funding in Waco, TX. Operating within LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment options and in-house research, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $399,489
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William C
Series 65
Waco, TX
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
William Curtiss specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning through J.W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm with over 400 representatives. With 15 years of experience and credentials including Series 65, he combines expertise in retirement and college savings, providing access to diverse managed account solutions and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $255,702
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