Meet the Team

Jonathan Sparling has over 15 years of experience providing financial literacy to families. He’s worked for Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, the national non-profit organization American Student Assistance, and the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority where he served as associate director.

Jonathan oversees strategic partnerships across several sectors, including higher education, K-12, financial services, and employers, to support the growth of Private College 529 Plan. He represents the CW brands at national events and conferences. As an industry expert, Jonathan is frequently interviewed and quoted in the media and contributes regularly to our educational content.

Jonathan holds the following professional designations:

• Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) through the Association for Financial Counseling, Planning and Education (AFCPE)
• Certified College Financial Consultant (CCFC) through the American Institute of Certified College Financial Consultants (AICCFC)