Seasoned, 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.
You need a college savings advisor when you're planning how to fund education costs without jeopardizing your family's financial stability. A common mistake is not aligning savings plans with your child's timeline and your overall financial goals, which can lead to missed opportunities or unexpected tax consequences. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate these complexities.
- Plan type selection. Confirm how they evaluate 529 plans versus UTMA accounts based on your flexibility needs and tax implications.
- Contribution strategy. Ask how they recommend balancing lump-sum gifts, regular contributions, and investment risk over time.
- Financial aid impact. Inquire how they model savings plans to minimize negative effects on your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Coordination with other goals. See if they integrate college savings with retirement and other priorities to avoid funding conflicts.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jared B
Series 63, Series 66
Cheyenne, WY
LPL Financial
Jared Black's 37 years of experience and expertise in college savings plans, including 529s and UTMA accounts, make him well-equipped to help Wyoming families plan education funding effectively. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he also brings strengths in retirement plans for business owners and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broad perspective that integrates college savings with other financial goals.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Samuel R
Series 63, Series 65
Cheyenne, WY
Charles Schwab
Samuel Runyan's 26 years of experience and expertise in college savings plans, including 529s and UTMA accounts, make him well-equipped to guide families in Wyoming through education funding strategies. His background with Charles Schwab, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a 0.80% annual AUM fee, and his knowledge of multi-state taxation and real estate investing provide a broad perspective that can help balance college savings with other financial goals.
Experience: 26 years
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Trent L
Series 63, Series 66
Alta, WY
Merrill
Trent Longnecker's 32 years of experience and specialization in college savings plans, including 529s and UTMAs, equip him to help Wyoming families plan education funding effectively. As a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch, he offers large-firm resources and a comprehensive approach that integrates wealth management, retirement income strategy, and business exit planning, serving established professionals and parents with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Doran J
Series 63, Series 65
Rock Springs, WY
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Doran James brings 38 years of experience and specializes in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to help Wyoming families plan education funding effectively. He offers flat-fee financial planning through J.W. Cole Advisors, a large SEC-registered firm with a broad national network, and also has expertise in retirement plans for business owners, providing a comprehensive approach to integrating college savings with other financial goals.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $255,702
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Robert R
Series 63
Green River, WY
Edward Jones
Robert Ross Jr. brings 24 years of experience in college savings strategies, including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, making him well-equipped to help Wyoming families plan education funding effectively. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers comprehensive wealth management and retirement planning, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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