Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Maine
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. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical benefits or legal protections that affect your child's future.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help you understand and preserve eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Coordinated care planning. Look for advisors who integrate financial plans with your child's medical, educational, and therapeutic needs.
- Long-term guardianship insight. Ensure they discuss options for legal guardianship and decision-making as your child ages.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lucas D
CFP®, Series 66
Portland, ME
Edward Jones
Lucas Desmond specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in retirement income strategy and business ownership considerations, which can support comprehensive family financial planning. Based in Portland, ME, he is a CFP®-certified advisor at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, and charges up to 1.35% annually, providing access to a broad range of advisory programs and substantial industry experience.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Scott M
Series 66
Raleigh, NC
Merrill
Scott Macdonald specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging over 25 years of experience and expertise in special needs trusts and coordinated care planning. Based in Raleigh, NC, he leads Merrill's Special Needs Team and collaborates with legal and caregiving professionals to address complex financial and care requirements. His large-firm background and use of sophisticated modeling tools distinguish him from others, while his focus on mid-career professionals and a 1.10% AUM fee structure provide additional context for comparison.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Apollo Beach, FL
G. A. Repple & Company
Michael Mandarino specializes in planning for children with special needs, bringing 24 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses to his role at G. A. Repple & Company. His firm offers diverse investment approaches, including Biblically-Responsible Investing, and provides flexible fee structures such as flat fees and asset-based management, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored financial planning beyond typical advisory services.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Angela R
Series 66
Bangor, ME
Wells Fargo Advisors
Angela Roach specializes in planning for children with special needs, bringing 12 years of experience and a Series 66 designation to her role at Wells Fargo Advisors in Bangor, ME. Her affiliation with a large firm serving high-net-worth clients offers access to extensive research and planning tools, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to complex family needs.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $514,335
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