CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Dallas, TX
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 over time. Without careful planning, you might miss out on crucial supports or create financial risks that affect your child's future.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including strategies tailored to your family's unique needs.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help coordinate Social Security, Medicaid, and other programs to maximize your child's support without jeopardizing eligibility.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect assets while maintaining access to benefits.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider future care costs and housing options as part of your child's financial roadmap.
- Tax implications in Texas. Since Texas has no state income tax but significant property taxes, check how they model these factors in your overall plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Dallas, TX
Wells Fargo Advisors
Michael Hohenberger's 31 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs in Dallas, including government benefits and long-term care considerations. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers fee-based planning and leverages extensive research tools, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or less institutional support.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Wendy H
CFP®, Series 66
Dallas, TX
Edward Jones
Wendy Harper's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs in Dallas, including navigating government benefits and long-term care costs. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers access to extensive resources and a broad range of advisory programs, differentiating her from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Lisa W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Arlington, TX
Plumb Financial
Lisa Ward's CFP® certification and seven years of experience equip her to address the complex financial needs of families planning for children with special needs, including Social Security optimization and debt management. Operating independently from Arlington, TX, she offers a 1% AUM fee structure and integrates insurance products into her comprehensive planning, distinguishing her from advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $246,703
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