Independent, 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.
When you have a child with special needs, planning for their lifelong care and financial security becomes a priority. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical benefits or legal protections that affect your child's future.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm how they navigate programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, which have strict eligibility rules.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask about setting up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider housing, healthcare, and support services beyond your lifetime.
- Education and advocacy support. See if they coordinate with schools and legal experts to align financial plans with your child's developmental needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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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 legal considerations, including government benefits and special needs trusts. As an independent advisor at G. A. Repple & Company, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures, with access to diverse investment approaches such as ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, distinguishing him from others by combining specialized planning with varied portfolio options.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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David N
Series 63, Series 65
St. Petersburg, FL
Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc.
David Novak specializes in planning for children with special needs, bringing 27 years of industry experience and holding Series 63 and 65 designations. Operating from St. Petersburg, FL, his firm offers discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified portfolios using ETFs and mutual funds, emphasizing fee minimization and tax considerations, which may differ from local Colorado advisors by integrating comprehensive financial and tax planning services.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $843,814
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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 government benefits, special needs trusts, and long-term care planning, which are crucial for securing your child's future. Based in Denver, she brings 11 years of experience and works at Hestia Wealth & Wellness LLC, an independent firm that integrates care coordination and employs an outsourced chief investment officer, differentiating her approach with comprehensive wealth management and personalized planning.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $249,379
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