Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Wahpeton, ND

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 (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts. Without careful planning, you might miss opportunities to balance growth potential with financial aid impact.

  • Account type guidance. Confirm which savings vehicles they recommend and why, especially how they weigh tax benefits against flexibility.
  • Investment strategy. Ask how they adjust investments as your child nears college age to manage risk and potential market swings.
  • Financial aid impact. Check if they consider how your savings affect eligibility for need-based aid and how they plan accordingly.
  • Coordination with other goals. See if they integrate college savings with your broader financial picture, like retirement or emergency funds.

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Jodi H

Series 63, Series 66

Wahpeton, ND

Edward Jones

Jodi Hendrickson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. She has held Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and overlay services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive LGBTQIA
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Kathryn V

Series 66

Fergus Falls, MN

SPC

Kathryn Vukonich is a financial advisor at SPC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Parkland Securities since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns Forest Lodge Kennels, which breeds and sells AKC registered Bernese Mountain Dog puppies. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and delivers tailored, discretionary investment advice through multiple account programs.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Adam B

Series 63, Series 65

Wahpeton, ND

Thrivent Investment Management

Adam Brandvold is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Wahpeton, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Brandvold owns and operates a small cattle ranch and serves as a board member for Northland Township, where he helps oversee local road and infrastructure maintenance. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, estates, and special needs without discretionary trading authority.

Business ownership considerations
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Kelly H

CFP®, Series 66

Wahpeton, ND

LPL Financial

Kelly Hubrig is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2017. She previously worked at Cetera and Bell State Bank & Trust, where she continues to hold a role. Hubrig serves as a board member of the Hankinson Housing Authority, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeremy R

Series 66

Wahpeton, ND

Intercarolina Financial Services, Inc.

Jeremy Remily is a financial advisor at Intercarolina Financial Services, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Intercarolina since 2018, following three years at Capital Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Remily serves as president of Great Plains Capital Mortgage, a mortgage loan origination business. Intercarolina Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to individual and qualified plan clients, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management and operates multiple offices with affiliated broker-dealer and insurance services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management
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Hassan A

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard B

Series 63, Series 66

Austin, TX

Charles Schwab

Richard Brandi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank ssb since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies
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Paul K

CFP®, Series 65

Zimmerman, MN

Longview Financial, Inc.

Paul Kinneberg is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the principal and sole advisor at Longview Financial, Inc. since 2000 and also holds a long-term corporate role at CenturyLink. Longview Financial, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily for individual clients. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with a core-and-satellite framework, combining passive index and ETF core holdings with active funds when appropriate, and manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis with an emphasis on individualized advice.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting

Justin S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Prairie Village, KS

Edward Jones

Justin Scicluna is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Prairie Village, KS, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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