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At 529-Planning, my mission is to empower families and individuals to make informed decisions about saving for college. I strive to provide reliable data and information about various savings methods, with a focus on 529 savings accounts, to help our clients achieve their education funding goals. I truly believe that education is a critical investment in the future, and am committed to making it accessible and affordable for everyone. Through the comprehensive resources on this website and a little expert guidance, I hope to ensure that everyone gets the knowledge and tools they need to plan and save effectively for college.

About Robert

Robert Davenport is an experienced financial advisor with over 20 years of experience in the education finance field. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School of Business) with a degree in finance, Robert started his career as a financial analyst for a large investment firm, where he gained valuable experience in investment strategies and portfolio management.

In 2001, Robert joined a specialized education finance firm as a CFP, where he helped families plan and save for college expenses. Over the years, he became an expert in 529 savings accounts and other education finance strategies, and he quickly gained a reputation as a trusted advisor in the field.

Robert’s expertise was born out of personal experience as well. He has three children, all of whom have gone through the college application process and ultimately attended prestigious universities. Robert understands the challenges that families face when it comes to college financing and has firsthand experience with the benefits of proper education planning.

In his role at 529-Planning, Robert provides comprehensive education finance advice to clients from all backgrounds. He understands the nuances of the various savings methods and provides customized strategies to meet the unique needs of each client. Robert is passionate about helping families achieve their education goals and has dedicated his career to making college accessible and affordable for all.

Robert Davenport, CFP
Chicago, Illinois

Data Sources Used

I used a lot of data to build the reports on 529-Planning.com. Here are those sources:

  • US Department of Education College Scorecard Data
  • Common Fund
  • US Department of Labor Consumer Price Index (CPI)
  • College Board Research
  • State Outlines from CartographyVectors.com
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529-Planning.com was created to help with the financial planning for the eventual education of our children. College costs are increasing every year, and we need to find ways to defray the cost in the best ways possible.

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