Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Maryland
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.
If you have a child with special needs, planning for their financial future involves more than just saving money. You need an advisor who understands how to protect benefits and create a sustainable support system without jeopardizing eligibility for government programs.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm the advisor knows how to navigate Medicaid, SSI, and other programs that have strict income and asset limits.
- Special needs trusts. Ask how they help set up trusts that provide for your child without disqualifying them from public assistance.
- Estate and inheritance tax planning. Maryland has unique tax rules; ensure the advisor can address these to preserve your child's inheritance.
- Long-term care coordination. Planning should include strategies for your child's care needs as they age, not just immediate expenses.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Andrew H
CFP®, Series 66
Hunt Valley, MD
Wells Fargo Advisors
Andrew Hahn's expertise in planning for children with special needs is supported by his 23 years of industry experience and CFP® certification, ensuring knowledgeable guidance on complex financial and government benefits issues. Based in Hunt Valley, MD, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering extensive planning tools and services, which may benefit high-net-worth clients seeking comprehensive support beyond special needs planning.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Meagan S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Olney, MD
Edward Jones
Meagan Sexton specializes in planning for children with special needs and inheritance planning, bringing nine years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials to her role in Olney, MD. Working at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, she offers a comprehensive approach with an AUM fee up to 1.35%, suitable for clients seeking established firm resources and expertise in government employee financial needs.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Steven B
Series 63, Series 65
Essex, MD
G. A. Repple & Company
Steven Baker offers extensive expertise in planning for children with special needs, supported by 28 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65. Based in Essex, MD, he provides flat-fee financial planning through G. A. Repple & Company, which employs diverse portfolio strategies such as ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, catering to a broad client base including trusts and estates.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Liz Y
CFP®
Edgewater, MD
Dependent Financial Planning
Liz Yoder specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in government benefits and special needs trusts, crucial for Maryland families. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor with six years of experience, she provides flat-fee and negotiable pricing, distinguishing her with a personal background in direct support and a focus on integrating individuals with disabilities into the community.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $548,641
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Frank S
Series 66
Annapolis, MD
Merrill
Frank Sokola specializes in planning for children with special needs and has 12 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm in Annapolis, MD. He offers expertise in retirement income strategy and charitable giving, providing comprehensive family wealth management and legacy planning. His background includes personal investment advising and a commitment to leveraging extensive firm resources, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $860,085
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