Large-firm, 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.
When you have a child with special needs, planning for their long-term care and financial security becomes a priority that extends beyond typical family planning. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical benefits or legal protections that can affect your child's future.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor helps coordinate your child's eligibility for programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income, which have strict asset limits.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect your child's benefits while providing for their needs.
- Education and therapy funding. Inquire how they plan for ongoing costs that standard education savings plans may not cover.
- Coordination with legal professionals. Ensure they work closely with attorneys familiar with special needs law to align financial and legal strategies.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Neil M
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Edward Jones
Neil Murman specializes in planning for children with special needs and business ownership considerations, supported by his Series 63 and 65 designations and five years of experience. Based in New York, he operates within Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering diverse investment strategies and a program fee up to 1.35% annually, which may suit clients seeking comprehensive wealth management nearby Jersey City.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Peter G
Series 63, Series 66
New York, NY
Merrill
Peter Gonzalez Jr. specializes in planning for children with special needs within a large-firm setting, offering expertise in wealth management and estate planning to address complex financial and legal needs. Based in New York City, he brings 20 years of experience and a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him with a broad client focus including women's finance and philanthropic planning.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Michael B
Series 63, Series 66
New York, NY
Wells Fargo Advisors
Michael Blaustein's 36 years of experience and Series 63 and 66 credentials equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers integrated investment and planning services, distinguishing him with a broad resource network and expertise in business exit strategies and cash flow management.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $514,335
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