Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Irving, TX
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.
If you're planning for a child with special needs, you likely face unique financial challenges like securing long-term care and managing government benefits. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook how these factors interact, risking your child's future support.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor integrates Social Security, Medicaid, and other programs into your plan to avoid disqualifying your child.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect assets while maintaining eligibility for public assistance.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider ongoing care costs and how to fund them sustainably over decades.
- Family involvement. Check how they coordinate with your family to align financial decisions with caregiving responsibilities.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Chad S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Dallas, TX
Wells Fargo Advisors
Chad Stephens offers seasoned expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by 31 years of experience and CFP® certification, operating from Dallas, TX near Irving. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he combines comprehensive financial planning with business ownership insight, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or less extensive credentials.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Michael S
Series 63, Series 66
Southlake, TX
Edward Jones
Michael Scoma brings 32 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, retirement income, and estate guidance, operating from Edward Jones in Southlake, TX. His affiliation with a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets offers access to comprehensive investment solutions, with fees up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller or less experienced advisors nearby.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Darenda R
Series 63, Series 66
Southlake, TX
Merrill
Darenda Rangel offers seasoned expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by over 28 years in financial services and a focus on special needs planning within a large firm setting. Her approach integrates retirement income strategy and wealth management, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing her through a broad client focus including executives and business owners in the Irving area.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $860,085
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