Large-firm, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Michigan
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 your child has special needs, planning for their long-term care and financial security becomes a priority that can feel overwhelming. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook critical benefits or legal protections that can affect your child's future.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm how the advisor navigates programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, which have strict eligibility rules.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask how they help set up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Education and therapy funding. Look for advisors who consider costs beyond typical schooling, including therapies and specialized programs.
- Coordination with legal professionals. Effective planning often requires working with attorneys familiar with disability law; check how the advisor collaborates with them.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Conrad L
Series 63, Series 66
Canton, MI
Wells Fargo Advisors
Conrad Landis specializes in planning for children with special needs, supported by his role at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm known for comprehensive financial planning including education and specialized needs. With Series 63 and 66 credentials and experience serving high-net-worth clients, he combines firm resources with a personal background that includes military service, offering a disciplined approach distinct from other advisors in Michigan.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $514,335
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John S
Series 66
Dowagiac, MI
Edward Jones
John Seculoff specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging 14 years of experience and a Series 66 designation at Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm. His role in a community-focused environment in Dowagiac, MI, combined with Edward Jones' broad advisory strategies and a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishes him from other advisors by offering both local engagement and access to extensive firm resources.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Angela L
Series 66
Dearborn, MI
Merrill
Angela Linder specializes in planning for children with special needs within a large-firm setting, offering expertise in legacy planning and family wealth management. With over 16 years of experience at Merrill Lynch in Metro Detroit, she serves high net worth families and business owners, providing a team-based approach and educational support. Her fee structure includes a 1.10% AUM charge for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing her through comprehensive, multi-generational financial coordination.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $860,085
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