Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Los Angeles, CA
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 preparing for lifelong care and financial security beyond typical childhood expenses. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical benefits or fail to coordinate government programs that can support your child's future.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they integrate Social Security, Medicaid, and other supports into your financial plan.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect your child's eligibility for public assistance.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider housing, healthcare, and daily living costs that extend into adulthood.
- Family involvement. Look for advisors who engage with your family to align financial strategies with your child's unique needs and goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James O
Series 63, Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
James Ostrowski's 24 years of experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children requiring special care in Los Angeles. His role at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, offers access to retirement plan consulting and an investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or less comprehensive service offerings.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Nicholas C
Series 63, Series 65
Beverly Hills, CA
Merrill
Nicholas Childers offers seasoned expertise in planning for children with special needs, integrating Social Security optimization and general estate planning within his wealth management services. Based in Beverly Hills and affiliated with Merrill, he serves executives and business owners, applying a methodical approach and leveraging large-firm resources, which may provide broader investment insights compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Arthur K
ChFC®, Series 63
Santa Monica, CA
Capital Intelligence Advisors, Inc.
Arthur Kraus brings over 53 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in charitable giving and philanthropy. Based in Santa Monica, his firm provides written financial plans and ongoing engagements with flexible hourly and monthly fee options, distinguishing him from others by focusing on comprehensive planning without managing client assets directly.
Experience: 53 years
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