529 Plans
Get the latest news and analysis about 529 plans to help clients figure out the best plans to fit their needs.
How to Help Parents When College and Retirement Collide: Advisors' Advice
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinClients who had kids in their 30s or later could hit two expensive milestones very close together.
June 17, 2022
New Bill Would Allow Rollovers From 529 Plans to Roth IRAsThe bipartisan College Savings Recovery Act would allow unused education savings to be rolled over without penalty.
May 26, 2022
Most College Savers Don't Know About 529 Plans: Edward JonesWhile 55% of respondents consider saving for college a top priority, only 40% recognized this education savings tool.
December 21, 2021
FINRA Orders Advisor Group, LPL, MML, UBS, Wells Fargo to Pay $9.5M Over 529 PlansFINRA has been encouraging firms to self-report problems with 529 plan share class recommendations.
December 01, 2021
Deepen Relationships With 3 Additional AccountsAdvisors can grow their business by opening more accounts for current clients. In each case, the client benefits.
November 09, 2021
7 Worst 529 College Savings Plans of 2021: MorningstarThese 529 plans have structural flaws like subpar asset allocation or high fees, analysts say.
November 04, 2021
Kitces Gives Schwab's iRebal Enhancements a Thumbs Up: Tech RoundupAlso, GeoWealth nabs $19 million in funding and follow-on investment from J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
October 28, 2021
15 Best 529 College Savings Plans of 2021: MorningstarThe firm's manager research analysts have identified the education savings plans they consider best in class in 2021.