Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Idaho
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 goes beyond typical family planning. The biggest mistake is overlooking how future care costs and government benefits interact, which can jeopardize your child's support.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor helps protect eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income while building your child's financial resources.
- Special needs trust expertise. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that provide for your child without disqualifying benefits.
- Coordinated family planning. Look for advisors who integrate your child's care needs with your overall financial and estate plans, not just investment management.
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 Biblically-Responsible Investing, and provides flexible fee options such as flat fees and asset-based charges, distinguishing him from other advisors by combining specialized planning with varied portfolio strategies and fee structures.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Ronald G
Series 63, Series 66
Meridian, ID
Wells Fargo Advisors
Ronald Gallegos specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in coordinating family financial and estate plans to address long-term care and government benefits. Based in Meridian, Idaho, he brings 18 years of experience and works with high-net-worth clients through the large firm Wells Fargo Advisors, providing access to a broad range of financial products and integrated advisory services.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Tanner W
Series 66
Mapleton, UT
Albility Planning
Tanner Withers specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in government benefits navigation and special needs trusts, which are crucial for securing long-term care and financial stability. Based in Mapleton, UT, he provides flat-fee and hourly planning options, serving clients with diverse asset sizes through Albility Planning's passive investment approach and comprehensive financial services, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $160,319
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Allen G
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Meridian, ID
Edward Jones
Allen Gamel specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging 23 years of experience and certifications like CFP® and ChFC® to address complex family financial needs in Meridian, Idaho. Working with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers comprehensive wealth management and estate planning services with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him through access to extensive resources and a broad client network.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $246,728
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