Seasoned, 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.
Planning for children with special needs often begins when you’re preparing for their long-term care and financial security. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook how state-specific estate and inheritance taxes could impact your family’s resources.
- Estate and inheritance tax insight. Confirm the advisor understands Maryland’s unique tax landscape and how it affects your child’s future.
- Long-term care planning. Ask how they incorporate ongoing support needs into your financial roadmap, not just immediate expenses.
- Government benefits coordination. Ensure they know how to protect eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Experience with special needs trusts. Look for advisors who can guide you through setting up trusts that safeguard assets while complying with legal requirements.
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, including estate and inheritance tax considerations. As a seasoned advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, he offers access to extensive planning tools and serves high-net-worth clients, differentiating him with a large-firm resource base and expertise in business owner transitions.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Steven B
Series 63, Series 65
Essex, MD
G. A. Repple & Company
Steven Baker offers 28 years of experience in planning for children with special needs, based in Essex, MD, making him well-versed in Maryland's specific estate and inheritance tax considerations. His firm provides diverse investment approaches, including Biblically-Responsible Investing and ETF-focused models, with flexible fee options such as flat fees and asset management wrap fees, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Josephine H
Series 63, Series 66
Frederick, MD
Merrill
Josephine Hoffman offers seasoned expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by 21 years in the industry and multiple designations including CFP and Chartered Special Needs Consultant. Based in Frederick, MD, she leverages Merrill's extensive resources and focuses on retirement and legacy planning, distinguishing her with a large-firm support system and a community-oriented approach.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $860,085
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