Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in West Lafayette, IN

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. A common mistake is not aligning the savings plan with your child's timeline and your overall financial goals, which can reduce the benefits.

  • Account type suitability. Confirm which college savings vehicles they recommend and why, ensuring they fit your family's timeline and risk tolerance.
  • Tax implications. Ask how they navigate state tax benefits and potential impacts on financial aid eligibility.
  • Contribution strategy. Look for advisors who discuss balancing contributions with other priorities, like retirement savings.
  • Investment approach. Inquire about how they adjust investment risk as your child nears college age to protect your savings.

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Joshua L

Series 63, Series 65

West Lafayette, IN

Banker Investment Group

Joshua Loggins is a financial advisor with Banker Investment Group in West Lafayette, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and accumulating 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Banker Investment Group since 2016 and previously was with PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of advising, he owns a baseball instruction business and acts as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, and health insurance. Banker Investment Group provides discretionary investment supervisory services and individual portfolio management to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and engages in strategies including options, short sales, and margin transactions, with a distinctive use of borrowing and active portfolio leverage uncommon among supported firms.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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David K

Series 63

West Fafayette, IN

Stonex Advisors Inc.

David Klemme is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. in West Lafayette, Indiana, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wrp Investments, Inc. and FFP Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Klemme Farms. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm utilizes a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, employing multiple account structures and model-based solutions through various platforms and third-party managers.

ESG / Sustainable investing

Morgan B

CFP®, Series 66

West Lafayette, IN

Edward Jones

Morgan Bonifazi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in West Lafayette, IN, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Edward Jones since 2018, as well as positions at DoorDash, Postmates, Uber Eats, the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, Cruz Investments & Wealth Management, The Ohio State University, and Graeter's Ice Cream. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large national network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Family Business Business ownership considerations Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner LGBTQIA
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Michael S

Series 63, Series 65

West Lafayette, IN

J.P. Morgan Securities

Michael Stocksick is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, following nine years at VOYA Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Christy R

Series 63, Series 65

West Lafayette, IN

Thrivent Investment Management

Christy Robertson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Northwestern Mutual and State Farm Insurance. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations on various planning topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping those services separate.

Business ownership considerations
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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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