Top college savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) financial advisors in Yuma, AZ
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 focused guidance, you might miss how to balance growth potential with your timeline and risk tolerance.
- Account type guidance. Confirm how they help choose between 529s, UTMA, or other savings vehicles based on your goals and beneficiary needs.
- Investment strategy alignment. Ask how they adjust investments as your child nears college age to protect savings from market swings.
- Financial aid impact. Understand how different savings accounts affect your child's eligibility for need-based aid.
- Contribution flexibility. Check how they plan for changing your savings amounts or beneficiaries if your circumstances evolve.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Melissa S
Series 63, Series 66
Yuma, AZ
LPL Financial
Melissa Short offers expertise in college savings plans like 529s and UTMA accounts, supported by 10 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm with a flat-fee structure, she serves diverse clients including business owners and retirees, providing access to extensive investment research and a broad range of advisory services in Yuma, AZ.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Samantha B
Series 65
Yuma, AZ
Alo Financial Planning
Samantha Bordiuk specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by her Series 65 credential and affiliation with Alo Financial Planning in Yuma, AZ. Her firm serves high-net-worth clients with a passive, asset-allocation investment approach and offers flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing her from advisors who may focus on active management or different fee structures.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,804,711
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Shawn M
Series 66
Yuma, AZ
Southern Pacific Asset Management L.L.C.
Shawn Mc Keown specializes in college savings strategies including 529 plans and UTMA accounts, supported by nine years of experience and a Series 66 designation in Yuma, AZ. His firm, Southern Pacific Asset Management, offers a blend of passive and active investment strategies with a 1.80% AUM fee, focusing on individual and high-net-worth clients through personalized planning and educational seminars.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $105,057
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