Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Cambridge, MA
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 childhood expenses. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical government benefits or the unique costs associated with special needs care.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help coordinate your child's benefits with financial plans to avoid jeopardizing eligibility.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect assets while supporting your child's needs.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider future care costs and housing options, not just immediate expenses.
- Education and therapy funding. Look for advisors who integrate specialized education and therapy costs into your overall financial strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James T
Series 63, Series 65
Boston, MA
Wells Fargo Advisors
James Thompson's 35 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial needs, including government benefits and special needs trusts. Based in Boston with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he also brings expertise in business exit strategies and cash flow management, offering a broad range of tailored financial planning services.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Gregory P
CFA®
Waban, MA
Adaptive Financial Solutions Inc
Gregory Peterson specializes in planning for children with special needs, bringing 21 years of experience and a CFA® designation to his role at Adaptive Financial Solutions Inc. His firm offers flat-fee, independent advisory services with a long-term, tax-aware investment approach, catering to high-net-worth clients and integrating charitable giving and retirement planning alongside specialized care funding.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $973,055
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Robert W
Series 63, Series 65
Boston, MA
Merrill
Robert White's 30 years of experience and specialization in planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial needs, including government benefits and long-term care. Based in Boston and affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he offers a 1.10% AUM fee and serves established professionals, blending wealth management with philanthropic and multi-generational planning expertise.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Christopher C
Series 63, Series 66
Melrose, MA
Edward Jones
Christopher Cinella brings 24 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, supported by his role at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets. His expertise includes retirement income strategy and estate planning, and he offers a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him with comprehensive wealth management services from Melrose, MA.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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