Seasoned, 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 navigation. Confirm how the advisor helps 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.
- Education and therapy funding. Look for advisors who integrate planning for ongoing educational and therapeutic expenses into your financial roadmap.
- Family coordination. Check how they involve siblings or other family members in planning to ensure a cohesive support system.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mark B
Series 63, Series 65
Grand Rapids, MI
Wells Fargo Advisors
Mark Bowen's 30 years of experience and specialty in planning for children with special needs make him well-equipped to address the complex financial and legal considerations involved. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering extensive planning tools and services, and also serves high-net-worth clients and business owners, which may provide additional resources and insights compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Eric H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Hudsonville, MI
G. A. Repple & Company
Eric Hoogstra brings 31 years of experience and CFP® certification to planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in government benefits navigation and special needs trusts. Based in Hudsonville, MI, he works through G. A. Repple & Company, which provides diverse investment options including Biblically-Responsible Investing and ETF-focused programs, with flexible flat and hourly fee structures that may suit families seeking tailored financial planning.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Andrew C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Hastings, MI
Edward Jones
Andrew Cove's 22 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including navigating government benefits and special needs trusts. Based in Hastings, MI, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering a comprehensive approach with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, which may differ from smaller firms or fee structures nearby.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jeffery V
Series 66
Portage, MI
Merrill
Jeffery Vanderstraaten's extensive 26-year experience and specialization in planning for children with special needs make him well-equipped to address the unique financial challenges faced by families in Michigan. As a founding partner at Merrill's Hekman & VanderStraaten Group, he offers comprehensive wealth management with a focus on retirement income strategy and college savings, supported by multiple professional designations and a fee structure of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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