Large-firm, 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 care and financial security is crucial. Without focused guidance, you might overlook key benefits or protections that can affect your child's future well-being. Large-firm advisors often bring extensive resources and teams to support complex planning needs.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help you understand and preserve eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Education and therapy funding. Explore how they incorporate costs for specialized schooling and therapies into your financial plan.
- Estate planning integration. Ensure they coordinate your special needs planning with your overall estate strategy to avoid unintended consequences.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Alyssa B
Series 66
Colleyville, TX
Wells Fargo Advisors
Alyssa Blassingame specializes in planning for children with special needs and operates within the large-firm environment of Wells Fargo Advisors, which offers extensive resources including retirement plan consulting and a disciplined IPS-driven investment process. With a Series 66 designation and experience at Fidelity and Wells Fargo Bank, she also serves high-net-worth clients and brings a diverse background that may provide unique perspectives compared to other advisors in Arlington, TX.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $514,335
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Deborah W
Series 66
Arlington, TX
Edward Jones
Deborah Watkins specializes in planning for children with special needs and is based in Arlington, TX, offering expertise supported by her Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. Working with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she provides access to extensive resources and a broad range of advisory programs, with fees up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Wade J
Series 66
Fort Worth, TX
Merrill
Wade Jewett specializes in planning for children with special needs and is part of Merrill, a large firm known for extensive resources in complex financial planning. With 11 years of experience and a background in wealth management and college savings, he also focuses on young families and parents, offering a comprehensive approach that integrates special needs planning with broader family financial goals.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $860,085
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