Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Massachusetts
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 lifelong care and financial security becomes a priority that goes beyond typical family planning. The biggest risk is overlooking the unique legal and financial tools that protect your child's benefits and future.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm how they navigate programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income to avoid jeopardizing your child's eligibility.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that safeguard assets without disqualifying benefits.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider your child's needs across different life stages, not just immediate expenses.
- Coordination with professionals. Check if they work with attorneys and therapists familiar with special needs to create a comprehensive plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Apollo Beach, FL
G. A. Repple & Company
Michael Mandarino's 24 years of experience and expertise in planning for children with special needs equip him to address the unique financial and legal challenges involved, including government benefits and special needs trusts. Operating from Apollo Beach, FL, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures through G. A. Repple & Company, which provides diverse investment approaches such as ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, distinguishing him from advisors limited to traditional strategies.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Rebecca F
Series 66
Yarmouth Port, MA
Edward Jones
Rebecca Flaherty specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in estate planning, multi-generational wealth transfer, and retirement income strategy. Based in Yarmouth Port, MA, she works with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, providing clients with access to a broad range of advisory strategies and a fiduciary standard. Her background includes experience in education and technology, and her fee structure includes an AUM program fee up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Gregory P
CFA®
Waban, MA
Adaptive Financial Solutions Inc
Gregory Peterson specializes in planning for children with special needs, bringing 21 years of industry experience and a CFA® designation to address the unique financial and legal challenges involved. Operating from Waban, MA, he leads Adaptive Financial Solutions Inc, an independent, fee-only firm that offers flat-fee project billing and focuses on long-term, tax-aware investment strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or less specialized expertise.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $973,055
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