Investing for Education

Let us help you put your education savings to work

Education Savings Accounts

Invest in the future of a child — tax-deferred and federal tax-free for qualified distributions for elementary, secondary, and higher education expenses. 

Explore Education Savings Accounts

529 Plans from Wells Fargo Advisors

This flexible tax-advantaged way to invest for education allows you to make sizeable contributions each year. 

Explore 529 Savings Plans offered by Wells Fargo Advisors

Custodial Accounts from Wells Fargo Advisors

A convenient, non tax-deferred way to invest money for a child that’s not limited to educational expenses.

Explore Custodial Accounts offered by Wells Fargo Advisors

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Find out which accounts or combination of accounts is the best choice for your family. Use our comparison chart.

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1-866-243-0931

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For existing accounts

WellsTrade: 1-800-TRADERS or 1-800-872-3377

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Disclosures

    Investment and Insurance Products are:
    • Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency
    • Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate
    • Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested

  • Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors, a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, Members SIPC, separate registered broker-dealers and non-bank affiliates of Wells Fargo & Company.

  • 529 Plans and Custodial Accounts are available through Wells Fargo Advisors. 

    For more information about 529 College Savings Plans sold through Wells Fargo Advisors, please request the Program Description from your Financial Advisor.

  • WellsTrade® and Intuitive Investor® accounts are offered through WFCS.

  • Information published by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Advisors, or one of its affiliates as part of this website is published in the United States and is intended only for persons in the United States.

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