Seasoned, 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.
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 how different account types affect your financial aid eligibility or tax situation.
- Long-term growth focus. Ask how they balance investment risk and growth potential over many years until college starts.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how federal taxes and Texas property taxes influence your savings strategy.
- Financial aid considerations. See if they model how your savings accounts affect eligibility for need-based aid.
- Account type guidance. Make sure they explain when to use 529 plans versus UTMA accounts based on your goals and flexibility needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Carter H
Series 63, Series 65
Waco, TX
Merrill
Carter Harris specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, leveraging 40 years of experience at Merrill in Waco, TX. His expertise extends to wealth management and retirement income strategy, serving mid-career professionals and high earners with a 1.10% AUM fee, differentiating him through a large-firm platform and a comprehensive, relationship-focused approach.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $860,085
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John M
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Hewitt, TX
Edward Jones
John Maddux brings 40 years of experience and a ChFC® designation, specializing in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to address tax impacts and financial aid considerations in Waco's region. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, he offers diverse advisory programs with a fee up to 1.35% annually, serving clients with a focus on multi-generational wealth and retirement planning.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $246,728
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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, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, make him well-equipped to guide families in Waco, TX. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment options and flat-fee financial planning, he also brings knowledge in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans, providing a broad financial perspective compared to other advisors.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Samuel S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Waco, TX
Capital Square, LLC
Samuel Simpson brings 32 years of experience and CFP® certification to college savings planning in Waco, TX, specializing in 529 plans and UTMA accounts. At Capital Square, LLC, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning, serving a diverse client base including trusts and non-profits, which may provide broader insights compared to advisors focused solely on individual clients.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $607,828
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