Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Wyoming
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 that reduce your savings.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how the advisor helps you choose between 529s, UTMA, or other options based on your family's financial situation and goals.
- Impact on financial aid. Ask how they factor in college savings when estimating your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Investment strategy alignment. Look for advisors who adjust investment choices as your child gets closer to college age, balancing growth and risk appropriately.
- Coordination with other goals. Check if they consider how college savings fit with your retirement planning and other financial priorities.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Andrew F
Series 66
Rock Springs, WY
LPL Financial
Andrew Fortuna specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to help Wyoming families optimize tax-advantaged education funding. With 16 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he operates through LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and access to diverse investment solutions, which may provide more tailored strategies compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Thomas C
Series 66
Cheyenne, WY
Charles Schwab
Thomas Cowan specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by his expertise in multi-state taxation and private investments, which can help optimize tax benefits and investment strategies for Wyoming families. Working at Charles Schwab, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a 0.80% annual AUM fee, he offers access to multi-asset model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, distinguishing him from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 4 years
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Bradley M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Evanston, WY
ELE Advisory Services, Inc
Bradley Maples specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-suited to help Wyoming families optimize tax-advantaged education funding. With 14 years of experience, CFP® certification, and a flat-fee structure starting at $250, he offers personalized financial planning through ELE Advisory Services, which emphasizes fundamental analysis and tailored investment policies, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or less specialized approaches.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $117,049
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Alyssa J
Series 66
Lander, WY
Edward Jones
Alyssa Johnson specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by eight years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Working at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers comprehensive wealth management and retirement planning, which can help coordinate college savings with broader financial goals, distinguishing her from advisors focused solely on education funding.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Trent L
Series 63, Series 66
Alta, WY
Merrill
Trent Longnecker specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, leveraging over 30 years of experience to guide affluent families and business owners in Wyoming. As a Managing Director at Merrill, a large firm, he offers a comprehensive approach that integrates wealth management, retirement income strategy, and business exit planning, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $860,085
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