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How can I contribute to my Wealthfront 529 Plan account?
There are several ways you can contribute to your account:
- A one-time contribution by electronic bank transfer (ACH) from your checking or savings account.
- A recurring contribution by electronic transfer from your checking or savings account (e.g., a regularly-scheduled monthly contribution).
- An indirect rollover (liquidating and reinvesting assets) from another 529 plan. To avoid treatment of the indirect rollover as a non-qualified withdrawal, which may incur penalties and state and federal taxes, you must reinvest assets within 60 days of the liquidation and you can only make such indirect rollovers once every 12 months.
- A plan transfer from another Nevada-sponsored 529 college savings plan for a new beneficiary. You can make such transfers without incurring federal income tax or penalties if the new beneficiary is an eligible member of the family of the original beneficiary.
- A plan transfer from another Nevada-sponsored 529 college savings plan for the same beneficiary. You may be able to treat such transfer as a nontaxable investment reallocation allowable up to two times per calendar year.
For more information about the Wealthfront 529 College Savings Plan (the “Plan”), download the Plan Description and Participation Agreement or request one by calling
844-995-8437 or emailing support@wealthfront.com. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Plan Description and Participation Agreement; please read and consider it carefully before investing. An investment in the Plan is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any federal or state government or agency. You could lose all or portion of your investment. Wealthfront Brokerage Corporation serves as the distributor and the underwriter of the Plan.
Before you invest, consider whether your or the 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 that state’s qualified tuition program
The Plan is administered by the Board of Trustees of the College Savings Plans of Nevada (the “Board”), chaired by the Nevada State Treasurer. Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, Inc. (“ABD”) serves as the Program Manager.
Earnings on nonqualified withdrawals are subject to federal income tax and may be subject to a 10 percent federal tax penalty, as well as state and local income taxes. The availability of tax and other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.
The information contained is provided for general informational purposes, and should not be construed as investment advice. Nothing should be construed as tax advice, solicitation or offer, or recommendation, to buy or sell any security. Financial advisory services are only provided to investors who become Wealthfront clients. This article is not intended as tax advice, and Wealthfront does not represent in any manner that the tax consequences described here will be obtained or will result in any particular tax consequence.
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