Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Hawaii
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 that requires careful attention. A common mistake is overlooking how future changes in benefits or care costs can impact your child's well-being and your family's finances.
- Long-term care planning. Ask how they incorporate evolving care needs and support services into your financial plan.
- Benefit program navigation. Confirm their experience with government benefits like Medicaid or SSI, which have strict eligibility rules.
- Education and trust setup. Inquire about strategies for funding education and establishing special needs trusts to protect your child's assets.
- Family involvement. See how they coordinate plans that include siblings or other family members who may play caregiving roles.
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's 24 years of experience and expertise in planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial and care planning needs. Operating from Apollo Beach, FL, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures through G. A. Repple & Company, which provides diverse investment approaches including Biblically-Responsible Investing, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on Hawaii-based clients.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Scott H
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Kailua, HI
Edward Jones
Scott Hampton's 23 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs in Hawaii, including long-term care and benefit program navigation. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets with a broad range of investment strategies, he offers a comprehensive approach with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower service offerings.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Richard B
Series 63, Series 65
Kihei, HI
Wells Fargo Advisors
Richard Bernstein's extensive 43 years of experience and specialty in planning for children with special needs make him well-equipped to address the complex financial and care considerations involved. Based in Kihei, HI, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm known for its IPS-driven investment approach and retirement plan consulting, which may offer additional resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $514,335
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