Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Anaheim, CA
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
Planning for children with special needs often means managing complex care costs and government benefits that can change over time. Without careful planning, you might risk losing eligibility for crucial support programs or miss out on tax advantages.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor helps protect your child's eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that provide for your child without jeopardizing benefits.
- Long-term care planning. Look for advisors who consider evolving care needs and funding sources over decades.
- Tax impact awareness. Ensure they understand California's tax environment, including how Proposition 13 affects property taxes for your family home.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Stacey L
Series 66
Jurupa Valley, CA
G. A. Repple & Company
Stacey Lavender's 21 years of experience and expertise in planning for children with special needs equip her to navigate complex care costs and government benefits effectively. Based in Jurupa Valley, CA, she offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures through Kingswood Wealth Advisors, which employs an open-architecture investment approach tailored to diverse client goals and risk tolerances.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Michael M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Orange, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Michael Mcquilkin's 30 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including navigating government benefits and long-term care. Based in nearby Orange, CA, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering extensive planning tools and services, catering to high-net-worth clients and business owners, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Tirso D
Series 63, Series 66
Brea, CA
Edward Jones
Tirso De Anda offers seasoned expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by 25 years of industry experience and a focus on estate planning and business ownership considerations. Operating from Brea, CA with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he provides a comprehensive approach including retirement and college savings strategies, with fees up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from other advisors in the Anaheim area.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $246,728
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