Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Colorado
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, you need an advisor who understands how to plan for their lifelong care and financial security. A common mistake is overlooking government benefits that can be lost if assets aren't managed carefully.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm the advisor knows how to protect eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trusts. Ask how they help set up trusts that provide for your child without disqualifying benefits.
- Long-term care planning. Look for advisors who consider your child's needs beyond your lifetime, including guardianship and housing.
- Tax implications. Colorado's flat income tax affects planning; check how the advisor integrates state tax rules into your strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian B
Series 63, Series 66
Erie, CO
Wells Fargo Advisors
Brian Bertsch specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in managing government benefits and long-term care considerations essential for lifelong financial security. Based in Erie, Colorado, he brings 26 years of experience at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, and provides a broad range of planning services including retirement and business-owner transition strategies, which may offer additional value compared to other advisors.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Apollo Beach, FL
G. A. Repple & Company
Michael Mandarino's 24 years of experience and expertise in planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial and long-term care needs, including government benefits and special needs trusts. Operating from Apollo Beach, FL, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures through G. A. Repple & Company, which provides diverse investment approaches such as ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower service models.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Jacqueline S
Series 66
Colorado Springs, CO
Merrill
Jacqueline Shaughnessy Sobczak specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in wealth management and college savings strategies tailored to Colorado families. With 18 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm, she integrates state tax considerations and long-term care planning into her approach. Her focus on women professionals and comprehensive wealth solutions distinguishes her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Ken T
Series 66
Westminster, CO
Edward Jones
Ken Taga specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in managing government benefits and long-term care considerations essential for lifelong financial security. Based in Westminster, CO, he brings five years of industry experience and access to Edward Jones' extensive resources, including a broad range of advisory programs and a large firm network, which may provide more comprehensive support compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Ann H
Series 63, Series 65
Denver, CO
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Ann Hynek specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in managing long-term care and financial security through her role at Hestia Wealth & Wellness LLC in Denver. With 11 years of experience and an independent fee structure of 1.25% AUM, she supports families and caregivers by integrating specialized planning and care coordination, differentiating her from advisors who may not combine wealth management with dedicated special needs services.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $249,379
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