CFP®-certified, 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 for your child.
- Account type trade-offs. Understand how 529s and UTMAs differ in control, tax treatment, and impact on financial aid.
- Contribution timing. Ask how the advisor plans contributions to maximize growth and minimize gift tax issues.
- Coordination with financial aid. Confirm they consider how savings accounts affect your child's eligibility for aid.
- Investment choices. Look for advisors who tailor investment options within these accounts to your timeline and risk comfort.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dylan M
CFP®, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Dylan Mc Garthwaite is a CFP®-certified advisor with expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMAs, making him well-suited for families planning for education expenses. Based in Minneapolis, he offers flat-fee financial planning and works within a firm that integrates wealth, tax, estate, and insurance professionals, providing coordinated strategies that may benefit clients seeking comprehensive planning beyond just college savings.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Bradley M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Evanston, WY
ELE Advisory Services, Inc
Bradley Maples is well-equipped to assist with college savings strategies in Wyoming, leveraging his CFP® certification and 14 years of experience, including expertise in 529 plans and UTMA accounts. His firm, ELE Advisory Services, offers tailored portfolio management using fundamental analysis and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, with flexible flat-fee and hourly pricing options, distinguishing him from others by combining personalized investment approaches with a broad client focus including high-net-worth individuals and business owners.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $117,049
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Robert L
CFP®, Series 63
Sheridan, WY
LPL Financial
Robert Leibrich Jr. is well-equipped to assist with college savings in Wyoming, leveraging his CFP® certification and 38 years of experience, including expertise in 529 plans and UTMA accounts. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm offering both advisory and brokerage services, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on individual investors or smaller firms.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Barry D
CFP®, Series 63
Afton, WY
Money Concepts Capital Corp
Barry Dayley is well-equipped to assist with college savings in Wyoming, leveraging his CFP® certification and 42 years of industry experience to navigate 529 plans and UTMA accounts effectively. Based in Afton and affiliated with Money Concepts Capital Corp, he offers a blend of portfolio management and financial planning through a large firm, with fees typically around 0.8125% annually, distinguishing him by combining seasoned expertise with a broad investment approach.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $237,847
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Alissa S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Sheridan, WY
Pride of the West Financial, LLC
Alissa Sykes specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, leveraging her CFP® certification and six years of experience to help Wyoming families optimize tax advantages and financial aid considerations. Operating independently at Pride of the West Financial, she offers a long-term investment approach with discretionary portfolio management, charging a 1.25% AUM fee and additional hourly planning services, distinguishing her through personalized, fee-for-service options and local expertise in Sheridan.
Experience: 6 years
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