CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Gardena, 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 and support systems unique to your child's situation.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help coordinate your child's eligibility for programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income, which have strict income and asset 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.
- Estate planning integration. Ensure they consider how your overall estate plan supports your child's future without jeopardizing their benefits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Percy B
CFP®, Series 63
Pasadena, CA
Percy E. Bolton Associates, Inc.
Percy Bolton's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including cash flow management and retirement income strategy. Operating an independent, fee-only firm in Pasadena, he offers flexible fee structures like hourly estate planning and monthly retainers, distinguishing his personalized, seven-step planning process and SEI portfolio model approach from others nearby.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $565,733
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Kristopher R
CFP®, Series 66
El Segundo, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Kristopher Raney's CFP® certification and 24 years of experience equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including navigating government benefits and special needs trusts. Based in El Segundo, CA, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, offering a broad planning menu and tailored investment strategies that may suit clients seeking comprehensive support beyond basic planning.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Mitchell K
CFP®, Series 63
Santa Monica, CA
Capital Intelligence Advisors, Inc.
Mitchell Kraus offers expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by 32 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to address complex financial and estate planning needs. Based in Santa Monica, his firm emphasizes written financial plans and ongoing engagements with flexible hourly and monthly fee options, distinguishing him from advisors focused on discretionary portfolio management.
Experience: 32 years
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