CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Arlington, TX
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 long-term financial security is crucial, especially as you consider future care and support costs. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook key benefits or fail to coordinate government programs effectively.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor integrates Social Security, Medicaid, and other programs into your financial plan.
- Trust and guardianship planning. Ask about their experience setting up special needs trusts and coordinating legal guardianship arrangements.
- Education and therapy funding. Check how they help budget for ongoing education, therapies, and assistive technologies unique to your child's needs.
- Future care cost modeling. Ensure they project long-term expenses realistically, including housing and medical care beyond your lifetime.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Don M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Fort Worth, TX
Edward Jones
Don Marable, a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience at Edward Jones in Fort Worth, TX, specializes in planning for children with special needs, including trust and guardianship planning. His affiliation with a large firm offering diverse advisory programs and a 1.35% annual program fee distinguishes him from others by providing access to extensive resources and tailored investment strategies.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Derek S
CFP®, Series 66
Gulf Shores, AL
Wells Fargo Advisors
Derek Stanley's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including trust and guardianship planning. Based in nearby Fort Worth and affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers access to extensive resources and integrates diverse financial products, distinguishing him from advisors focused on smaller practices or different client segments.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Lisa W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Arlington, TX
Plumb Financial
Lisa Ward specializes in planning for children with special needs in Arlington, TX, leveraging her CFP® certification and seven years of experience to address government benefits and trust planning. As the founder of Plumb Financial, she offers independent advice with a 1% AUM fee, combining investment management and educational workshops, which may appeal to young professionals seeking personalized, comprehensive financial strategies.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $246,703
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