Client Testimonials
Here is some feedback from some of the families that have worked with us and taken advantage of our college planning services in recent years. (Click the dots to see more.)
It was a huge relief to have someone guiding us through the college planning process. The amount of information on the internet is so overwhelming. Having someone knowledgeable to guide us was an immense help. Regular check-ins also kept us accountable for getting things done. Regardless of your financial status, this kind of service is extremely helpful in navigating the huge commitment of financial planning for college. I only wish we had started a few years earlier!
~Eric & Traci B., Clients from Pataskala, OH
[The Keystone team] is AMAZING!!! The more you work with them the less stress you have (both student and parent) regarding what you should be doing, thinking about, pace, etc. I believe engaging this team saved us from making less than perfect decisions for our family. My daughter is confident and excited about her choice of university, major (and selected a minor) and career choice and I feel great, have peace of mind with her decisions and like I have a good plan going forward financially that will enable me to assist her and continue to grow financially.
~Sheila A., Client from Lewis Center, OH
Our family first started working with Ryan when our oldest son was a freshman in high school. Though college still seemed far off, it was close enough to make us nervous on several fronts – when should we start planning for college, how do we get a fourteen year old to start thinking about what he would like to study, and how do we pay for it all?
Working with (Keystone College Planning) put all of these fears to rest. Their college planning resources set out an easy to follow guide for both parents and students that will keep you on track from the first day of high school to the first day of college.
They provide students with a wealth of online programs that allow them to explore any field of study and related career all the way down to what a typical day is like for someone working in any profession. Their ACT prep courses and materials have been invaluable in helping our son score beyond even his highest goals. And (Keystone’s) financial advisors showed us a path to saving for college that made frightening tuition rates manageable and ultimately attainable.
Instead of several years of guessing, worrying and hoping to get it right, working with (Keystone) allowed us to navigate the college planning process with confidence.
~Brian & Karianne G., Clients from Columbus, OH
Thanks for all the help! The program is great. The personalized time and insight is great for parents and students. I have more confidence in my efforts to explore colleges and my applications to them. I would definitely recommend the program to anyone in search of guidance to make one of the biggest decisions in life.
~Andrew H., Student from Pickerington, OH
I wanted to provide feedback on the College guidance process experienced over the past year with my daughter. We started the process with your team after having conversations with her about how to potentially evaluate degree / career choices that aligned to her obvious talents. We also tried help her evaluate colleges / degrees from a cost to value perspective taking into consideration the intended career path she had in mind and the cost of the college to pursue that degree/career. As most parents might experience it is sometimes difficult to talk thru these topics with their kids for various reasons including your young adult feeling like you are trying to make decisions for them not with them.
I was extremely happy and a little surprised as my daughter, sometimes reluctantly, worked thru this with Greg she began to evaluate her personal college and career interests with more thought and conviction. She began to tell me that she discovered her talents and interest more aligned with an area she had not considered before. She also informed me that it was important to evaluate the cost / investment for college and how that would translate into the intended degree and jobs considering the ceiling/ earning potential for her chosen career. All areas I was hoping to help her understand but coming from Dad does not always sit well at her age. She now , with Greg's guidance and process, is planning to pursue a degree and career I feel she is very gifted & suited to pursue. It aligns well with her God given talents from a dads perspective and she now feels she worked thru this and came to these answers more on her own. That is always great to hear as a parent.
I wanted to thank you and Greg for everything you have provided in your College planning services. I firmly believe your services were a tremendous benefit allowing my daughter to take a solid next steps toward he college dreams and planned degree.
~Brian and Linda C., Clients from Gahanna, OH
This process was excellent for all of us. It made our daughter a little more aware of her college options and what to look for in schools. For the parents, it was an eye opener. We received excellent advice that not only helped us plan for college, but it helped us better plan for our future.
~John & Desiree H., Clients from New Albany, OH
We went into the process not knowing what to expect and feeling overwhelmed. Your team took away that anxiety because we knew who to turn to when we had questions. It was also beneficial to have someone, other than us, asking our student questions that caused them to reflect and be thoughtful about their next step.
~Paul & Kristen G., Clients from Westerville, OH
I have gained two huge benefits through working with my advisor, Ryan Fleming.
- Relief. I feel that a HUGE weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I am so glad that I don’t have to wade through the convoluted and cumbersome rivers of paperwork, negotiations, decisions, and timelines. Having a pro take care of all this sets my mind at ease!
- Confidence. I know that Ryan and (Keystone College Planning) have my daughter’s best interests at heart. You take a personal interest in her, and work hard to help us make the best decisions for her college career, and my wallet!
As a single mom, there are many things I have to worry about. Knowing that the college planning process for BOTH my daughters is being handled by you, takes the biggest worry off my list. It was a blessing that I was directed to your workshop! I would highly recommend it to anyone with high school kids! Thank you so much, and feel free to use my testimonial at your workshops, if you wish. I think you’re awesome.
~Lisa H., Client from Pataskala, OH
Our son will be attending The Ohio State University Newark Campus this fall. We appreciate all you have done to help us navigate through this experience. The services you provide, from the financial planning, to ACT workshops, and especially the work with Greg, have helped make this a slightly less stressful time for us. Thank you all!
~Tony & Traci M., Clients from New Albany, OH
As a family we just wanted to thank you for all the information and assistance over the last 5 years.
I'll start with Greg's services starting with the assessments/profiling to the one-on-one meetings. This part of the program is INVALUABLE! Greg is a great guy and he was really able to connect with our son and open his eyes about his interests, skills and then formulate that into a vision for his future plans.
Rose was always there with quick responses to any questions we had. Thank you Rose for always being there for us!
Ryan, it has been great getting to know you over the last 5 or so years. You have built a great team (congrats on that!) and you do a great service for your clients. We started our investment program when our daughter was beginning her college career and she just graduated from The Ohio State University last month and now our son is about to begin his college years. We were lucky not to have to draw from the investment and hopefully won't need to over the next four years---but it's there if we need it! Wish I had met you sooner!! I will never forget your assistance when I first started doing the FASFA. You called me into the office and took the time to sit down with me and walk me through it. In a world of on-line chat it was nice to have a local resource!
Again, thank you all for all you have done for us. During these turbulent times in the market, it's also good to have an investment that is sheltered and provides us a guaranteed return.
~ Matt & Amanda F., Clients from Ashville, OH
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