Flat-fee, 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.
When you're planning for college expenses, like 529 plans or UTMA accounts, it's important to align your savings strategy with your family's timeline and financial goals. A common mistake is focusing solely on investment returns without considering tax implications and withdrawal timing.
- Tax-aware planning. Ask how they navigate Washington's unique tax landscape, including the 7% capital gains tax on long-term investments.
- Withdrawal strategy. Confirm how they help schedule distributions to match tuition payments and minimize tax impact.
- Fee transparency. Flat-fee advisors charge a set rate, so understand exactly what services are included and how that benefits your planning.
- Account type guidance. Different college savings accounts have distinct rules; check how they recommend choosing between 529s, UTMA, or other options based on your situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kimberly D
Series 63, Series 66
Wenatchee, WA
LPL Financial
Kimberly Dunbar specializes in college savings strategies like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, offering flat-fee financial planning in Wenatchee, WA. With eight years of industry experience and a background at LPL Financial, she leverages firm resources including model portfolios and machine learning, distinguishing her approach from others by combining personalized flat fees with large-firm capabilities.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Sean G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
Telos Wealth
Sean Gross offers flat-fee financial planning with a focus on college savings accounts like 529s and UTMAs, backed by 34 years of industry experience and CFP® certification. Operating independently in Wenatchee, WA, he combines fundamental and technical analysis within a modern portfolio theory framework, providing tailored, diversified portfolios that balance passive and active investments, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or investment approaches.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $677,421
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Scott B
CFP®, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
Cascade Wealth Advisors, Inc
Scott Blaesing specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, with 14 years of experience and CFP® certification in Wenatchee, WA. His firm offers flat-fee arrangements with a minimum annual fee of $5,000, focusing on tax-aware planning and a buy-and-hold investment approach using ETFs and mutual funds, which may suit high-net-worth clients seeking disciplined, long-term growth.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $1,990,618
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Joel F
Series 63, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
Equilus Group Inc
Joel Frank specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by 19 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses in Wenatchee, WA. His firm, Equilus Group Inc., offers flat-fee financial planning with initial plans starting at $1,500 and ongoing subscription fees, emphasizing tax-aware planning and withdrawal strategies tailored to client needs.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $299,057
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David S
Series 63, Series 65
Wenatchee, WA
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
David Solomon offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 19 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating within J. W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm with over 400 advisers, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting services tailored to Wenatchee, WA clients, distinguishing him with access to diverse managed account solutions and a broad client network.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $255,702
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