Bright Start (Direct-Sold)
Bright Start (Direct-Sold) is direct sold 529 plan with investments options from Vanguard, Blackrock, Fidelity, DFA & Invesco. It is currently rated silver by Morningstar. Illinois offers state tax benefits for residents.
Illinois 529 plans
Illinois offers direct and advisor sold 529 plans with state tax savings of $10,000 single / $20,000 joint beneficiary if assets are invested in the home state 529 plan, along with federal tax benefits. The plans offer a diverse mix of both static and dynamic investments.
Bright Directions (Advisor-Sold)
Bright Directions (Advisor-Sold) is advisor sold 529 plan with investments options from Vanguard, Blackrock, Fidelity, DFA & T. Rowe Price. It is currently rated bronze by Morningstar. Illinois offers state tax benefits for residents.
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Bright Start (Advisor-Sold)
Bright Start (Advisor-Sold) is sold 529 plan with investments options from Vanguard, Blackrock, Fidelity, DFA & Invesco. It is currently not rated by Morningstar. offers state tax benefits for residents.
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College Illinois 529 Prepaid Tuition Program
College Illinois 529 Prepaid Tuition Program is direct sold 529 plan with investments options from Various. It is currently not rated by Morningstar. Illinois offers state tax benefits for residents.