Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Arcadia, 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.
If you have a child with special needs, planning for their financial future involves more than just saving money—it requires understanding how benefits, trusts, and government programs interact. Without specialized knowledge, advisors might overlook how to protect your child's eligibility for essential support.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor manages programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid to avoid disqualifying your child.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about trust options that safeguard assets while maintaining benefit eligibility.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider your child's lifetime needs, not just immediate expenses.
- Coordination with other professionals. Check if they work with attorneys and care providers familiar with special needs to create a comprehensive plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Salvador R
Series 66
Pasadena, CA
Merrill
Salvador Rodriguez offers specialized planning for children with special needs, leveraging 26 years of experience and a focus on coordinating with attorneys and accountants to address complex financial and legal considerations. Based in Pasadena and affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he provides a comprehensive approach including retirement income strategy and college savings, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Percy B
CFP®, Series 63
Pasadena, CA
Percy E. Bolton Associates, Inc.
Percy Bolton specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in cash flow, budgeting, and retirement income strategy, supported by 18 years of experience and CFP® certification. His independent firm in Pasadena uses a structured seven-step planning process and SEI portfolio models, providing fee-only services with flexible hourly and retainer fees, distinguishing him from others by combining comprehensive planning with tailored investment consulting.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $565,733
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Tirso D
Series 63, Series 66
Brea, CA
Edward Jones
Tirso De Anda specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging 25 years of experience and a large-firm platform at Edward Jones to navigate complex benefits and trust options. His expertise extends to retirement plans and estate guidance, offering a comprehensive approach with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on niche planning.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Nestor T
Series 63, Series 65
Pasadena, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Nestor Turczan's 38 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs equip him to navigate complex financial and government benefit issues effectively. Operating from Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers access to extensive resources and specialized planning for business transitions and divorce, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $514,335
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