Large-firm, 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 covers more than just finances—it includes long-term care, education, and government benefits. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook how these elements interact, risking gaps in your child's future support.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help protect eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income while managing your family's resources.
- Trust and guardianship planning. Ask about their experience coordinating special needs trusts and legal guardianship to secure your child's care.
- Coordination with other professionals. Look for advisors who work closely with attorneys, therapists, and educators to align financial plans with your child's unique needs.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors can leverage extensive teams and tools, which may provide broader support but ask how they personalize their approach to your family.
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, supported by 26 years of experience and his role at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering extensive resources and research tools. His expertise also includes divorce financial planning and business exit strategies, serving high-net-worth clients and business owners, which may provide a broader perspective compared to advisors focused solely on special needs planning.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Jacqueline S
Series 66
Colorado Springs, CO
Merrill
Jacqueline Shaughnessy Sobczak specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging 18 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm in Colorado Springs. She integrates wealth management, college savings, and retirement income strategies, offering a comprehensive approach grounded in understanding client goals. Her focus on women professionals and executive clients, combined with credentials like AAMS and CRPC, 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, leveraging his five years of financial advisory experience and prior seven years in education to address complex family needs in Colorado. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm with over 23,700 advisors and $1 trillion in assets, he offers access to extensive resources and a broad range of investment options, charging up to 1.35% annually, which may differ from smaller firms' fee structures and personalized approaches.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $246,728
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