Independent, 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 eligibility rules.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask how they help set up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Education and therapy funding. See if they incorporate costs for specialized schooling and therapies into your financial plan.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider guardianship, housing, and support services beyond your lifetime.
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 specializes in planning for children with special needs, bringing 24 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses to his role at G. A. Repple & Company. His firm offers diverse investment approaches, including ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, with flexible fee options such as flat fees and asset-based charges, distinguishing him from other independent advisors in Delaware.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Joseph P
CFP®, Series 66
Philadelphia, PA
Wissahickon Wealth Management LLC
Joseph Purcell specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in wealth management and cash flow budgeting, which supports comprehensive financial security for families. Based in Philadelphia, PA, he is a CFP®-certified independent advisor with 16 years of experience, providing flat-fee financial planning starting at $1,000, and works at a small firm focused on major life transitions and discretionary portfolio management, distinguishing him from others in the region.
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 specializes in planning for children with special needs, bringing 40 years of experience and CFP® certification to address complex financial and legal considerations. Operating independently from Exton, PA, he offers personalized hourly fee structures and integrates risk management strategies, distinguishing his approach from others by combining tactical investment methods with coordinated advisory services for families and trusts.
Experience: 41 years
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