Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Indiana
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 the advisor helps 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 jeopardizing benefits.
- Long-term care planning. Look for advisors who integrate housing, healthcare, and support services into your financial plan.
- Family coordination. See how they involve siblings or other family members in planning to ensure everyone’s roles and responsibilities are clear.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Susan C
Series 63, Series 65
Evansville, IN
Wells Fargo Advisors
Susan Cooke's 25 years of experience and specialty in planning for children with special needs make her well-equipped to address the complex financial and legal considerations involved. Based in Evansville, IN, she operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering a broad range of planning services and proprietary tools, which supports high-net-worth clients and adds depth to her expertise compared to smaller or less specialized advisors.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Lanis W
Series 66
Laguna Niguel, CA
G. A. Repple & Company
Lanis Webb's 25 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial and legal considerations, including government benefits and special needs trusts. Based in Laguna Niguel, CA, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures through G. A. Repple & Company, serving a diverse clientele with tailored investment programs and independent insurance services, which may provide broader planning options compared to local Indiana advisors.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Carson M
Series 66
Indianapolis, IN
Merrill
Carson Mccaw is well-equipped to assist families in Indiana planning for children with special needs, leveraging 25 years of experience and expertise in wealth management, retirement income strategy, and college savings. His affiliation with Merrill provides access to extensive investment insights and banking services, while his fee structure includes a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million. As a father and coach, Carson brings personal understanding to family coordination and long-term care planning, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Eric W
Series 63, Series 65
Indianapolis, IN
Harbour Wealth Partners, Inc.
Eric Welch brings 32 years of experience in financial planning for children with special needs, offering flat-fee Personal CFO services that focus on long-term, tax-aware strategies without asset-based fees. Based in Indianapolis, he works independently through Harbour Wealth Partners, emphasizing risk management and tailored planning, which may appeal to families seeking a seasoned advisor with transparent, negotiable fees and a focus on comprehensive financial and business advisory services.
Experience: 33 years
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Eric G
Series 65
Pinetop, AZ
Blue Crab Partners, LLC
Eric Giesler specializes in planning for children with special needs, bringing 22 years of industry experience and a Series 65 designation to his role at Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc. Unlike some advisors focused solely on Indiana, he operates from St. Petersburg, FL, offering discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified, tax-efficient portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, and charges a 2.25% annual AUM fee.
Experience: 22 years
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