CFP®-certified, college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in West Virginia
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 out on benefits or create unintended tax consequences for your child.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how they help choose between 529s, UTMA, or other savings vehicles based on your family's financial and educational goals.
- Investment strategy alignment. Ask how they adjust investments as your child approaches college age to balance growth and risk.
- Financial aid impact. Check if they consider how savings accounts affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Tax implications. Ensure they explain how contributions, earnings, and withdrawals are taxed under different plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Tyler H
CFP®, Series 65
Princeton, WV
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Tyler Hillyer specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, offering tailored guidance that considers tax implications and investment strategies as children approach college age. Based in Princeton, WV, he provides flat-fee financial planning through Ritholtz Wealth Management, which emphasizes goal-based planning, behavioral economics, and access to alternative investments, distinguishing him from advisors with traditional fee structures or less diversified approaches.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,150,816
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Whitney S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Scott Depot, WV
Money Concepts Capital Corp
Whitney Stricklin's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to guide families in West Virginia through college savings options like 529 plans and UTMA accounts, ensuring alignment with educational goals and tax considerations. As part of Money Concepts Capital Corp, a large firm managing $3.33 billion, she offers diverse investment strategies and personalized consulting, differentiating her with access to extensive resources and a broad client service approach.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $237,847
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Isaac S
CFP®, Series 66
Morgantown, WV
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
Isaac Stolar specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to help families in West Virginia plan for education expenses. With five years of experience and CFP® certification, he operates within Centaurus Financial, Inc., a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning and investment management, and provides flexible fee options including negotiable hourly rates and up to 2.25% AUM fees.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $213,989
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Robert D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Inwood, WV
LPL Financial
Robert Denton is well-equipped to assist with college savings strategies in West Virginia, leveraging his CFP® certification and 20 years of experience to guide families through 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse advisory services, he provides flat-fee financial planning and has expertise in wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on college savings.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Douglas L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Beckley, WV
Edward Jones
Douglas Lehman is well-equipped to assist with college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, leveraging his 27 years of experience and CFP® certification to guide families in West Virginia. His affiliation with Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm, offers access to diverse investment strategies and a structured fee of up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with different fee models.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $246,728
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