CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Jersey City, NJ
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 have a child with special needs, planning for their long-term care and financial security is crucial. Without focused guidance, you might overlook key benefits or funding options that can support your child's unique needs.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help you access and maintain eligibility for programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about setting up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Education and therapy funding. Explore how they incorporate costs for specialized schooling and therapies into your financial plan.
- Future care coordination. Check if they plan for transitions as your child ages, including housing and support services.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Elizabeth M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Florham Park, NJ
Merrill
Elizabeth McKenna is well-equipped to assist families planning for children with special needs, leveraging her CFP® certification and Chartered Special Needs Consultant® designation alongside 26 years of industry experience. Based in Florham Park, NJ, she offers personalized wealth management through Merrill, a large firm, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, focusing on professional women and multi-generational wealth transfer.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Nick S
CFP®, EA
Ramsey, NJ
Supportive Financial, LLC
Nick Scheibner is a CFP®-certified advisor specializing in planning for children with special needs, offering 11 years of industry experience and a focus on Social Security optimization and elder care planning. Based in Ramsey, NJ, he provides flat-fee and hourly options, emphasizing tax-efficient, low-cost index fund investments, which may appeal to families seeking comprehensive, purpose-driven financial strategies near Jersey City.
Experience: 12 years
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Alejandro V
CFP®, Series 66
New York City, NY
Wells Fargo Advisors
Alejandro Vicencio's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including government benefits navigation and special needs trusts. Based in New York City with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers access to proprietary research and fee-based planning services, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $514,335
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