Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Encinitas, 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.
When you have a child with special needs, planning for their long-term care and financial security becomes a priority. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical benefits or fail to coordinate resources effectively, leaving gaps in your child's support.
- Benefit program knowledge. Confirm the advisor understands government benefits like SSI and Medicaid, which have strict income and asset limits.
- Trust and guardianship planning. Ask how they help set up special needs trusts and legal guardianships to protect your child's future.
- Education and therapy funding. Look for advisors who integrate funding strategies for specialized education and therapies into your overall plan.
- Coordination with care providers. Ensure they work alongside healthcare and social service professionals to align financial plans with your child's evolving needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Donovan F
Series 66
Carlsbad, CA
Merrill
Donovan Filpi specializes in planning for children with special needs and is part of Merrill's dedicated Special Needs Team, offering expertise in coordinating financial plans with legal and care considerations. With 20 years of experience, a Series 66 designation, and a focus on wealth management and cash flow budgeting, he serves mid-career professionals and HENRY clients from a large firm, providing concierge-style service and collaborative planning.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Chad B
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Cardiff, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Chad Brown specializes in planning for children with special needs and brings 17 years of experience, supported by Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Operating from Cardiff, CA with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers comprehensive financial planning and investment services, distinguishing him with access to proprietary research and tailored strategies.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Anthony M
Series 63, Series 65
Poway, CA
Edward Jones
Anthony Meade specializes in planning for children with special needs and college savings, bringing four years of experience and Series 63 and 65 designations. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers comprehensive wealth management and business ownership insights, differentiating him with access to extensive resources and a broad client service network.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $246,728
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