LoneStar 529 Plan

The program management of Texas' Lonestar 529 Plan was assumed by Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc. (previously known as NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC) in September 2014. The plan offers an enrollment year option, three risk-based portfolios, and 20 individual asset class portfolios. To find a financial advisor in your area, use the Directory of Financial Professionals.

Fee Score

3.5 / 5

Performance

N/A
  • Program type
    Savings
  • Inception
    2002, but substantially changed in November 2007. Orion replaced Oppenheimer as program manager in September 2014.
  • State agency
    Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board
  • Tax deduction
  • Program Manager
    Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc.
  • Program distributor
    Northern Lights Distributors, LLC.

Enrolled Years Portfolio

Asset Allocation

Asset Class% AssetsCategory Avg.
US Stock3.99%4.74%
Foreign Stock4.51%1.17%
Real Estate0.7%0.28%
Bond75.8%32.04%
Short Term Bond0%24.46%
Cash/MM15%37.15%

Performance

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Fees & Expenses (1 Year)

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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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Category averages are designed to be a representation of all portfolios with a similar risk profile (represented as a % of equity).

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