Skip to main content
  • Resources for Advisors
  • College Savings Guide
  • Open an Account

    Connect Account

    Ready to open an account yourself and confirm your investment option? Let’s do it.

    Open CONNECT Account Now

    Direct Account

    Ready to open an account yourself and choose the investment options that are right for you? Let’s do it.

    Open Direct Account Now
    Are you working with a financial advisor?

    Learn more about select accounts

  • Account Login
    For Connect Account Owners
    Login at VESTWELL
    For Direct Account Owners
    Login at MerrilL Edge
    For Select Account Owners
    Login at VESTWELL
  • Open an Account

    Connect Account

    Ready to open an account yourself and confirm your investment option? Let’s do it.

    Open CONNECT Account Now
    Direct Account

    Ready to open an account yourself and choose the investment options that are right for you? Let’s do it.

    Open Direct Account Now
    Are you working with a financial advisor?

    Learn more about select accounts

  • Account Login
    For Connect Account Owners
    Login at VESTWELL
    For Direct Account Owners
    Login at MerrilL Edge
    For Select Account Owners
    Login at Vestwell
Nextgen
  • Why NextGen 529
  • Direct Account

    Overview

    Open an Account

    Make Contributions

    Withdrawal

    Give a Gift

    Download Forms

  • Connect Account

    Overview

    Open an Account

    Make Contributions

    Withdrawal

    Give a Gift

    Download Forms

  • Grants for Maine Residents

    Overview

    Initial Matching Grant

    Automated Funding Grant

    NextStep Matching Grant

    Alfond Grant

  • FAQ
  • Why NextGen 529
  • Direct Account

    Overview

    Open an Account

    Make Contributions

    Withdrawal

    Give a Gift

    Download Forms

  • Connect Account

    Overview

    Open An Account

    Make Contributions

    Withdrawal

    Give A Gift

    Download Forms

  • Grants for Maine Residents

    Overview

    Initial Matching Grant

    Automated Funding Grant

    NextStep Matching Grant

    Alfond Grant

  • FAQ
  • Resources for Advisors
  • College Savings Guide
  • Customer Service
Home › NextGen Annual Reports

Annual Reports

Each year NextGen 529 provides audited information on the makeup and performance of each of the NextGen 529 portfolios. Here are the most recent NextGen 529 annual reports.

Annual Report 2024

Annual Report 2023

Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 2020

Annual Report 2019

Annual Report 2018

Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 2020

Annual Report 2019

Annual Report 2018

USRRMH1024U/S-3947293

nxg logo 25th anniversary

© 2025 by NextGen 529®. All rights reserved.

Connect Accounts

Direct Accounts

Select Accounts

Resources for Advisors

Customer Service

Program Descriptions

NextGen 529 Annual Reports

Maine Grant Programs Terms & Conditions

Alfond Grant Eligibility Guidelines

Privacy Policies

Social Media Policy

nxg logo 25th anniversary

© 2025 by NextGen 529®. All rights reserved.

Connect Accounts

Direct Accounts

Select Accounts

Resources for Advisors

Customer Service

Program Offering Materials Archive

NextGen 529 Annual Reports

Maine Grant Programs Terms & Conditions

Alfond Grant Eligibility Guidelines

Privacy Policies

Social Media Policy

ADMINISTERED AND MANAGED BY:

Program Administrator

Program Manager

Investment Manager / Select Distributor

Connect and Direct Distributor

APPS AVAILABLE:

Merrill Edge (Direct), Vestwell (Connect), and NextGen 529 (Select) mobile apps are available for download on Google Play and the App Store.

ADMINISTERED AND MANAGED BY:

fAME

Program Administrator

Vestwell

Program Manager

BlackRock

Investment Manager / Select Distributor

Northern Lights Distributors, LLC

Direct Distributor

APPS AVAILABLE:

DOWNLOAD THE VESTWELL CONNECT APP:

DOWNLOAD THE MERRILL EDGE MOBILE APP:

DOWNLOAD THE NEXTGEN 529 APP:

Google Play

© 2025 by NextGen 529. All rights reserved.

Privacy Policy

Investing is an important decision. The investments in your account may vary with market conditions and could lose value. Carefully read the Program Description in its entirety for more information and consider all investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. For a copy of the Program Description, visit NextGenforMe.com or call 1-833-336-4529.

Investments in NextGen 529 are not guaranteed or insured by the State of Maine, the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), NextGen 529 service providers, any other state or federal agency, or any other party. Non-qualified withdrawals are subject to federal taxes and penalties and Maine state income tax. NextGen 529 does not provide legal, investment, financial aid, tax or other advice, and the information provided does not contain advice and cannot be construed as such or relied upon for those purposes. You should consult your own advisors.

If you or your beneficiary are not Maine residents, your home state or that of your beneficiary may offer a 529 plan that provides state tax or other benefits, such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors, not available to you by investing in NextGen 529. You should consider such benefits, if any, before investing in NextGen 529.

NextGen 529 is a Section 529 plan administered by FAME. Vestwell State Savings, LLC is the program manager, The Bank of New York Mellon is the program custodian, BlackRock Advisors, LLC is the program investment manager. BlackRock Investments, LLC, Member FINRA, is the program distributor and underwriter for the Client Select Series only. Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, Member FINRA, is the program distributor and underwriter for the Client Connect and Client Direct Series. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (Merrill), a registered broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, Member SIPC, is the NextGen 529 Direct Series recordkeeping agent. BlackRock Advisors, LLC is an affiliate of BlackRock Investments, LLC; the other service providers to NextGen 529 are not affiliated with each other.

Just a heads up—you’re opening a new Connect Account!

You’re leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the Vestwell website to open a new Connect Account. 

Note: If you have existing Direct accounts through Merrill, consider opening additional accounts there to keep everything in one place.

Go to Vestwell

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to Vestwell. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on the Vestwell website. USRRMH1224U/S-4114116

banner merrill popup mobile landscape

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to Active Investor, the Vestwell online investor portal.

GO TO VESTWELL

OR download the NextGen 529 mobile app

App Store
Google Play
banner merrill popup desktop

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to Active Investor, the Vestwell online investor portal.

GO TO VESTWELL

OR download the NextGen 529 mobile app

App Store
Google Play

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to my.accessportals.com. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on the Vestwell online portal. USRRMH1224U/S-4114116

Just a heads up!

You’re leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the Merrill Edge website.

Merrill EDGE

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to merrilledge.com. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on merrilledge.com.

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. USRRMH1224U/S-4114116

banner merrill popup mobile landscape

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the Vestwell online investor portal.

GO TO VESTWELL

OR download the Vestwell mobile app

App Store
Google Play
banner merrill popup desktop

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the Vestwell online investor portal.

GO TO VESTWELL

OR download the NextGen 529 mobile app

App Store
Google Play

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to https://nextgen-connect.vestwell.com/ That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on the Vestwell online portal. USRRMH1224U/S-4114116

banner merrill popup mobile landscape

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to Merrill Edge.

GO TO Merrill Edge

OR download the Merrill Edge mobile app

App Store
Google Play
banner merrill popup desktop

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to Merrill Edge.

GO TO Merrill Edge

OR download the Merrill Edge mobile app

App Store
Google Play

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to merrilledge.com. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on merrilledge.com.

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. USRRMH1224U/S-4114116

Just a heads up!

You’re leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the Upromise website.

UPromise

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.

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to Active Advisor.

ACTIVE Advisor

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to activeadvisor.com. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on activeadvisor.com. USRRMH0223U/S-2749410-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to brokercheck.finra.org, where you can check the background of a broker or dealer.

FINRA

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to brokercheck.finra.org. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on brokercheck.finra.org. USRRMH0323U/S-2770310-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to myAlfondGrant.org site.

My Alfond Grant

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to myAlfondGrant.org. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on myAlfondGrant.org. USRRMH0223U/S-2749455-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the App Store where you can download the Merrill Edge® app.

App Store

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to the App Store. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on the App Store. 

Data connection required. Wireless carrier fees may apply. Mobile app not available on all devices.

App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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. USRRMH0223U/S-2749455-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the Google Play store where you can download the Merrill Edge® app.

Google PLay Store

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to the Google Play store. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on the Google Play store. 

Data connection required. Wireless carrier fees may apply. Mobile app not available on all devices.

Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

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. USRRMH0223U/S-2749455-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the Gift of College site.

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.

Gift of College

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to giftofcollege.com. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on giftofcollege.com. USRRMH0223U/S-2749455-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the Gift of College site.

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.

Gift of College

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to giftofcollege.com. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on giftofcollege.com. USRRMH0223U/S-2749455-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to Maine.gov.

ABLE Maine

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to Maine.gov. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on Maine.gov. USRRMH0223U/S-2749455-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to finaid.org.

FINAID

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to finaid.org. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on finaid.org. USRRMH0223U/S-2749455-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the 529 state tax calculator.

529 state tax calculator

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to the 529 state tax calculator. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on the 529 state tax calculator. USRRMH0223U/S-2749410-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to a College Planning Calculator.

College Planning Calculator

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to a College Planning Calculator. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on the College Planning Calculator. USRRMH0223U/S-2749410-1/1

Just a heads up!

You’re leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the Vestwell forms website.

VESTWELL

Note: Vestwell may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on forms.vestwell.com. USRRMH0223U/S-2749410-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to the BlackRock website.

Blackrock

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to BlackRock. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on the BlackRock website. USRRMH0223U/S-2749410-1/1

Just a heads up!

You are leaving NextGenforME.com and going to irs.gov.

IRS

By proceeding, you will be leaving NextGenforME.com and heading to irs.gov. That site may have a privacy policy and security that is different from NextGenforME.com. NextGen 529 is not responsible for the products, services, and content on irs.gov.