Bright Directions Advisor-Guided 529 College Savings Program

The Illinois Bright Directions Advisor-Guided 529 College Savings Program, sold through brokers and fee-based financial advisors, features an extensive multi-manager platform offering a large number of age-based, static multi-fund, and individual-fund options. In November 2017, the Bright Start Advisor-Sold College Savings Program combined with the Illinois Bright Directions Advisor-Guided 529 College Savings Program. Investments in Bright Start Advisor-Sold College Savings Program accounts were automatically transitioned to the corresponding Bright Directions portfolios. To find a financial advisor in your area, use the Directory of Financial Professionals.

Fee Score

4 / 5

Performance

2 / 5
  • Program type
    Savings
  • Inception
    2005
  • State agency
    Illinois State Treasurer
  • Tax deduction
  • Program Manager
    Union Bank & Trust Company of Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Program distributor
    Northern Trust Securities, Inc.

Age-Based Conservative: 6-8 years old

Asset Allocation

Asset Class% AssetsCategory Avg.
US Stock37.5%37.27%
Foreign Stock20%12.98%
Real Estate2.5%1.23%
Bond30%40.31%
Short Term Bond10%5.41%
Cash/MM0%1.66%

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Total Expense Ratio

Fees vs Performance

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Assumptions

Data in "Growth of $10,000" is based on historical annual performance data.

Data as of 12/31/2023.

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