Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Lenexa, KS
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're managing the unique financial needs of a child with special needs, you face complex decisions about long-term care and support. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook critical planning elements that ensure stability and access to benefits.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help protect eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income while planning your child's financial future.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that provide for your child without jeopardizing public assistance.
- Education and therapy funding. Inquire how they incorporate costs for specialized education and therapies into your overall financial plan.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider your child's lifetime care needs, including housing and medical expenses, beyond your own retirement horizon.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Julia H
Series 66
Leawood, KS
Merrill
Julia Hyde brings 25 years of experience and a focus on planning for children with special needs, supported by her role at Merrill Lynch, a large firm known for comprehensive wealth management. She integrates special needs planning with college savings and retirement income strategies, serving women professionals and executives, and charges a 1.10% fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing her through a broad, family-oriented approach.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Shawn C
Series 63, Series 65
Fairway, KS
Edward Jones
Shawn Creger's 24 years of experience and specialty in planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial decisions, including government benefits and special needs trusts. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with a fee of up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller or less experienced advisors.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Darrin D
Series 66
Overland Park, KS
Wells Fargo Advisors
Darrin Debok's 25 years of experience and specialty in planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial decisions, including long-term care and benefits navigation. Based in Overland Park, KS, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, and brings additional insight as a founder and business owner, differentiating him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $514,335
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