College Planning

Smart strategies for education savings

Whether it’s for your child, grandchild or yourself, education is one of the most meaningful investments you can make. Southland Investment Services helps you plan ahead — without compromising your own financial future.

Our college planning services include:

  • 529 plans – Tax-advantaged accounts for education savings1
  • Coverdell education savings accounts – Flexible use for qualified K-12 or college expenses
  • Guidance on balancing education and retirement goals

Our advisors work with you to select the right tools and timelines to meet your goals with confidence.

Invest in a brighter future, today. Start planning with a college savings review.

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1 - Prior to investing in a 529 Plan investors should consider whether the investor's or designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program. Withdrawals used for qualified expenses are federally tax free. Tax treatment at the state level may vary. Please consult with your tax advisor before investing. (19-LPL)

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Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment advisor and broker/dealer (member FINRA/SIPC). Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates. Southland Credit Union and Southland Investment Services are not registered as a broker/dealer or investment advisor. Registered representatives of LPL offer products and services using Southland Investment Services, and may also be employees of Southland Credit Union. These products and services are being offered through LPL or its affiliates, which are separate entities from and not affiliates of Southland Credit Union or Southland Investment Services. The Southland Investment Services site is designed for U.S. residents only. The services offered within this site are offered exclusively through our U.S. registered representatives. LPL Financial Registered Representatives associated with this site may only discuss and/or transact securities business with residents of the following states: AZ, CT, DE, FL, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA and WI.

Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are:

Not Insured by NCUA or Any Other Government Agency. 
Not Credit Union Guaranteed.
Not Credit Union Deposits or Obligations.
May lose value.

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