Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Kansas City, MO
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.
Planning for children with special needs often means managing unique financial, legal, and care considerations that can last a lifetime. Without focused expertise, you might miss critical benefits or protections that support your child's future.
- Long-term care planning. Confirm how the advisor integrates ongoing care costs and support services into your financial plan.
- Government benefits navigation. Ask how they help coordinate Social Security, Medicaid, and other programs without jeopardizing eligibility.
- Special needs trusts. Ensure they understand trust structures that protect assets while maintaining access to benefits.
- Education and advocacy. Look for advisors who consider your child's educational and developmental needs as part of the financial strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David T
Series 66
Leawood, KS
Wells Fargo Advisors
David Turner brings 24 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, supported by his Series 66 designation and background as a founder/business owner. Operating from Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers comprehensive financial planning including business exit strategies and cash flow management, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Julia H
Series 66
Leawood, KS
Merrill
Julia Hyde brings 25 years of experience in planning for children with special needs, integrating long-term care and special needs trusts into comprehensive financial strategies. Based in Leawood, KS, she works at Merrill, a large firm, and offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing her with a focus on women professionals and holistic family wealth management.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Erica K
CFP®, Series 63
Kansas City, MO
Edward Jones
Erica Gabrick specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging 23 years of experience and CFP® certification to address complex financial and care considerations in Kansas City, MO. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, she offers a comprehensive approach including estate planning and retirement income strategy, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her through extensive resources and broad expertise.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $246,728
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