CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Wenatchee, WA
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 reduce your tax burden or affect your child's financial aid eligibility.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including education savings strategies.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they balance federal tax benefits with Washington's capital gains and sales taxes when managing college savings.
- Account selection guidance. Confirm they explain the pros and cons of 529s versus UTMA accounts based on your family's goals.
- Financial aid considerations. See if they model how different savings vehicles affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Contribution timing. Inquire about strategies for when and how much to contribute to maximize growth and minimize tax consequences.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Joseph J
VerifiedCFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
Ameriprise
Joseph Johnson's 15 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide college savings strategies effectively, including 529 and UTMA accounts, in Wenatchee, WA. His affiliation with LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, complements his expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans, providing a broad spectrum of services beyond college savings.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Michael M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Leavenworth, WA
McHenry Capital, L.L.C.
Michael McHenry, a CFP® with 20 years of experience, specializes in college savings strategies including 529 and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee plans tailored to education funding. Operating independently from Leavenworth, WA, he serves high-net-worth clients with personalized asset allocation and ongoing portfolio management, distinguishing his approach through focused, fee-based advisory services.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,696,499
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Sean G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
Telos Wealth
Sean Gross offers expertise in college savings strategies, including 529 and UTMA accounts, supported by his 34 years in financial services and CFP® certification. Operating independently at Telos Wealth in Wenatchee, he provides flat-fee and hourly planning options, blending fundamental and technical analysis to tailor diversified portfolios, which distinguishes him from advisors with more traditional fee structures or less comprehensive investment approaches.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $677,421
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Steven O
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Wenatchee, WA
Cascade Wealth Advisors, Inc
Steven Olds, a CFP® professional based near Wenatchee in Leavenworth, specializes in college savings strategies including 529 and UTMA accounts, backed by six years of industry experience. His firm, Cultivate Wealth LLC, serves high-net-worth individuals with a fee-only structure and employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach blending passive and active funds, distinguishing him from advisors with less tailored investment methods or broader client bases.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,990,618
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