CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Delaware
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 income and asset limits.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask about setting up trusts that protect your child's eligibility for public benefits while providing financial support.
- Coordination with care providers. Effective planning involves working with therapists, educators, and legal professionals to align financial strategies with your child's needs.
- Long-term planning focus. Ensure they consider your child's evolving needs over decades, not just immediate expenses.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Colleen W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Greenville, DE
Wells Fargo Advisors
Colleen Weaver's 29 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including navigating government benefits and special needs trusts. As a seasoned advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she offers access to extensive resources and proprietary planning tools, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller practices or less institutional support.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Joseph P
CFP®, Series 66
Philadelphia, PA
Wissahickon Wealth Management LLC
Joseph Purcell's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children requiring special care, including trust setup and benefits navigation. Operating from Philadelphia with Wissahickon Wealth Management LLC, he offers flat-fee financial planning starting at $1,000 and focuses on major life transitions, distinguishing him with a personalized, fundamental investment approach compared to larger firms in Delaware.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $680,374
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Robert S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Exton, PA
Comprehensive Financial Advisers
Robert Smith's 40 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs. Operating independently from Exton, PA, he offers personalized wealth management with a focus on downside risk management through diverse investment strategies, and charges $350 per hour, distinguishing him from others by combining deep expertise with a consultative, coordinated approach.
Experience: 41 years
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