Maine‘s economy in the next decades depends on a highly educated workforce, and instilling aspirations for higher education begins at an early age.
Use the resources below to help the families in your community prepare for higher education.
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You can open your NextGen 529 account online at Merrill Edge.
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*Availability of the state tax deduction is subject to federal adjusted gross income limits. See nextgenforme.com/taxdeduction and consult your tax advisor.
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Direct Series account owners opened their accounts with Merrill directly and are self-directed investors who manage their accounts themselves. Direct Series account owners receive account statements from Merrill and manage their account online at Merrill Edge.
Select Series account owners opened and manage their accounts with a financial advisor. Some Select Series account owners will receive account statements from Vestwell and manage their accounts online using Vestwell’s online portal. Select Series account owners with a Merrill financial advisor receive account statements from Merrill and manage their accounts online at MyMerrill.com.
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Log in to view account statements, request investment changes and distributions and process automated funding contributions.
Haven’t set up online account management?Use the link below to start. You will need the account number and Social Security Number of the student (beneficiary).
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By proceeding with online enrollment, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and enrolling in the Client Direct Series through the Merrill Edge® website.
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Merrill Edge® is available through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (MLPF&S), and consists of the Merrill Edge Advisory Center (investment guidance) and self-directed online investing. MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. MLPF&S serves as the program manager, underwriter and a distributor of the NextGen plan. Merrill Edge and Merrill Edge Advisory Center are trademarks of Bank of America Corporation.
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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”) makes available certain investment products sponsored, managed, distributed or provided by companies that are affiliates of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”). MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, Member SIPC, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BofA Corp.
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Just a heads up!
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Gift of College Inc. and its website, giftofcollege.com, are not associated with FAME or NextGen 529, its program manager or other service providers. FAME and its program manager or other service providers each expressly disclaim any responsibility for or liability associated with Gift of College Inc.’s products and services, including but not limited to, any transaction effected through giftofcollege.com. The service is mentioned for your information only. Users should carefully review the Gift of College Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, contribution methods, and fees before using giftofcollege.com, and users assume all risks of site registration and membership, and making purchases and contributions on giftofcollege.com, as applicable. If a contribution is effected through giftofcollege.com, proper credit or investment to a NextGen 529 account cannot be guaranteed or confirmed by FAME, its program manager or other service providers.
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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”) makes available certain investment products sponsored, managed, distributed or provided by companies that are affiliates of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”). MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, Member SIPC, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BofA Corp.
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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”) makes available certain investment products sponsored, managed, distributed or provided by companies that are affiliates of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”). MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, Member SIPC, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BofA Corp.
Just a heads up!
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Upromise is a free service that helps families save for college by providing opportunities to earn cash back rewards for everyday activities such as online shopping, dining, grocery shopping, purchasing gift cards and more. Rewards are automatically deposited as contributions to your NextGen 529 account when you reach $50 in rewards.
Upromise is an optional service separate from NextGen 529, and is not affiliated with the Finance Authority of Maine or NextGen 529, its program manager or other service providers. Specific terms and conditions apply. Participating companies, contribution levels, and terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Transfers from Upromise to a NextGen 529 account are subject to a $50 minimum. Upromise and the Upromise logo are registered service marks of Upromise, LLC.
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You can manage your NextGen 529 account online. Log in to view account statements, request investment changes and distributions and process automated funding contributions.
Haven’t set up online account management?Use the link below to start. You will need the account number and Social Security Number of the student (beneficiary).
Direct Series Account Owners: please proceed to Merrill Edge »
Select Series Account Owners: please proceed to Merrill »
Merrill Edge® is available through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (MLPF&S), and consists of the Merrill Edge Advisory Center (investment guidance) and self-directed online investing. MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. MLPF&S serves as the program manager, underwriter and a distributor of the NextGen plan. Merrill Edge and Merrill Edge Advisory Center are trademarks of Bank of America Corporation.
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