Large-firm, 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.
When you have a child with special needs, planning for their long-term care and financial security becomes a priority. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical aspects like government benefits or future care costs, which can jeopardize your child's well-being.
Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and specialized teams to support complex planning needs.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help protect eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income while building your child's financial future.
- Special needs trust expertise. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that safeguard assets without disqualifying benefits.
- Estate and inheritance tax planning. Maryland's unique tax landscape requires careful strategies to minimize tax burdens affecting your child's inheritance.
- Coordination with care providers. Inquire how they integrate financial plans with your child's medical and educational support systems.
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 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of families planning for children with special needs in Maryland. Working at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm, he offers access to extensive resources and specialized planning tools, with expertise in special needs planning, business exit strategies, and serving high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
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, supported by her CFP® and ChFC® designations and nine years of experience. Working at Edward Jones, a large firm with extensive resources, she offers a comprehensive approach including government employee insights and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her from other advisors in Maryland.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Frank S
Series 66
Annapolis, MD
Merrill
Frank Sokola specializes in planning for children with special needs within a large firm setting in Maryland, offering expertise in retirement income strategy and charitable giving alongside special needs planning. His 12 years of experience at Merrill provide access to extensive resources, and his focus on family wealth management and legacy planning complements his ability to coordinate complex financial and care considerations for clients in Annapolis.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $860,085
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