Large-firm, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Corona, CA
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 managing complex care costs and government benefits that can change as your child ages. Without focused expertise, you might miss critical steps that protect your child's financial future and access to services.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help coordinate Social Security, Medicaid, and other supports to avoid jeopardizing eligibility.
- Long-term care planning. Ask how they prepare for evolving care needs and expenses over your child's lifetime.
- Special needs trusts. Understand their approach to setting up trusts that protect assets without disqualifying benefits.
- Education and advocacy. See if they assist with planning for educational resources and legal protections tailored to your child's needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Derick R
Series 66
Tustin, CA
Edward Jones
Derick Roberts specializes in planning for children with special needs and operates within Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, which supports complex care cost management and government benefits navigation. With eight years of experience and a Series 66 license, he offers wealth management and charitable giving tax strategies, charging up to 1.35% annually, and serves clients from Tustin, CA, providing a broad range of investment advisory services.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Glenn U
Series 66
Foothill Ranch, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Glenn Ushijima specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging 23 years of experience and a Series 66 designation to navigate complex care costs and government benefits. Based in Foothill Ranch, CA, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, and also runs his own private wealth management firm, offering a blend of large-firm resources and personalized service.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Whitney Z
Series 66
Riverside, CA
Merrill
Whitney Zick offers expertise in planning for children with special needs within a large firm setting, providing tailored wealth management and retirement income strategies. Located near Corona in Riverside, CA, she brings 15 years of experience and a 1.10% AUM fee, with additional focus on socially responsible investing and serving women professionals, distinguishing her from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $860,085
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