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COLLEGE SAVINGS 101
Coverdell ESA providers
We have assembled this list of low-cost Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESA).
| ESA Sponsor | Custodian | Account Fee | Minimum Contribution | Account Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Funds | U.S. Bancorp Fund Services | None | $100 initial contribution | Mutual Fund |
| Charles Schwab & Co. | Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. | None | None | Discount Brokerage |
| E*Trade | E*Trade Clearing LLC | None if electing online statements | None | Discount Brokerage |
| TD Ameritrade | TD Ameritrade Clearing, Inc. | None | $0 | Discount Brokerage |
| Thrivent Mutual Funds | Thrivent Trust | $15, waived | $1,000 or $0 with a $50 per month automatic contribution | Mutual Fund |
To be included on this list, the annual maintenance cost charged by the ESA must be $10 or less. We also prefer, but do not require as a condition of being on this list, that the ESA have low minimum contribution requirements. If you know of an ESA that belongs on this list, please send us an email with the name of the ESA sponsor and a hyperlink to the application. Please note that ESAs sold through brokers are not included on this list. If you are working with a financial adviser, you should be receiving your recommendation through that adviser.
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Top 529 College Savings Plans
One-year rankings are based on a plan's average investment returns over the last 12 months.
| State | Plan Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | CollegeAccess 529 (Direct-sold) |
| 2 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
| 3 | Wisconsin | Edvest |
Three-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last three years.
| State | Plan Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |
| 2 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
| 3 | Wisconsin | Edvest |
Five-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last five years
| State | Plan Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
| 2 | Nebraska | Nebraska Education Savings Trust - Direct College Savings Plan |
| 3 | Wisconsin | Edvest |
10-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last ten years.
| State | Plan Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
| 2 | South Carolina | Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Direct-sold) |
| 3 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |
