Large-firm, 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 that extends beyond typical family planning. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical benefits or legal protections that can affect your child's future.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help coordinate your child's eligibility for programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income, which have strict asset and income rules.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect your child's benefits while providing for their quality of life.
- Education and therapy funding. Inquire how they plan for ongoing costs that standard education savings plans may not cover.
- Coordination with medical and legal professionals. Effective planning often requires teamwork; check how they collaborate with your child's care team and attorneys.
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 within a large-firm setting, offering concierge-style wealth management and collaborating closely with attorneys and tax advisors. His 20 years of experience, combined with credentials like CFP and ChSNC, and a focus on values-based investing, distinguish him from others by integrating comprehensive family wealth strategies and personalized spending plans.
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's 17 years of experience and expertise in planning for children with special needs make him well-equipped to address the complex financial and legal considerations involved. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers comprehensive planning services including cash flow management and business exit strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses.
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, supported by his experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets. With four years in the industry and a background as a business founder, he offers a comprehensive approach including wealth management and business ownership considerations, charging up to 1.35% annually in program fees.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $246,728
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