Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Arlington, VA
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 preparing for lifelong care and financial security beyond typical education and healthcare costs. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical government benefits or trust structures that protect your child's future.
- Benefit coordination. Confirm how the advisor integrates Social Security, Medicaid, and other public benefits with your financial plan to avoid disqualifying your child.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that safeguard assets while maintaining eligibility for assistance programs.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider housing and care options unique to Northern Virginia's market and your family's evolving needs.
- Education and advocacy. Look for advisors who understand Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and can help align financial resources with your child's developmental goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Charles P
Series 66
Washington, DC
Merrill
Charles Phillips Jr. offers specialized financial planning for children with special needs, focusing on long-term care, special needs trusts, and benefit coordination, supported by 17 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm. His approach integrates multi-generational wealth transfer and philanthropic strategies, making him distinct among advisors by combining expertise in estate planning with tailored solutions for families managing special needs.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Jonathan E
Series 66
Washington, DC
Wells Fargo Advisors
Jonathan Ellenbogen brings 26 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, supported by his Series 66 designation and role at Wells Fargo Advisors in Washington, DC. His affiliation with a large firm offers access to proprietary research and flexible financial planning services, catering to high-net-worth clients and providing a broad range of investment and advisory options.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Paul S
Series 66
Kensington, MD
Edward Jones
Paul Sexton specializes in planning for children with special needs and brings 13 years of experience from Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets. His expertise includes retirement income strategy and wealth management, with a focus on government employees, offering a comprehensive approach supported by a nationwide advisor network and a program fee up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $246,728
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