Seasoned, 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 lifelong care and financial security becomes a priority that can’t be rushed. Without focused expertise, it’s easy to overlook critical benefits or legal protections that affect your child’s future.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help you understand and preserve eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect your child’s assets without disqualifying benefits.
- Long-term care planning. See if they incorporate housing, healthcare, and support services into your child’s financial plan.
- Family coordination. Check how they work with siblings and other family members to align on caregiving and financial 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 legal considerations, including government benefits and special needs trusts. Operating from Apollo Beach, FL, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures through G. A. Repple & Company, which provides diverse investment approaches such as ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, distinguishing him from other advisors by combining seasoned insight with varied portfolio options.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Kellie F
Series 63, Series 65
Boise, ID
Wells Fargo Advisors
Kellie Frasher brings 27 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, making her well-equipped to address the complex financial and legal considerations involved. Based in Boise, ID, she works with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering comprehensive services including business exit strategies and cash flow management, which may benefit high-net-worth clients seeking integrated financial planning beyond special needs considerations.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Allen G
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Meridian, ID
Edward Jones
Allen Gamel's 23 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including estate and retirement strategies. Based in Meridian, Idaho, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, which may suit clients seeking comprehensive wealth management within a well-established network.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $246,728
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