CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Minnesota
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.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which can help you navigate complex decisions with more confidence.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm how they integrate Social Security, Medicaid, and other programs into your plan to avoid jeopardizing eligibility.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask about setting up trusts that protect your child's assets without disqualifying benefits.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider your child's care needs beyond your lifetime, including guardianship and housing options.
- Education and therapy funding. Discuss strategies for managing costs related to specialized education and therapies your child may require.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bryant C
CFP®, Series 66
Moorhead, MN
Edward Jones
Bryant Christian is equipped to assist families in Minnesota with planning for children with special needs, leveraging his CFP® certification and seven years of experience to address complex financial and care considerations. Operating within Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, he offers a comprehensive approach including estate planning and multi-generational wealth transfer, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower specialties.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Kurt P
CFP®, Series 66
Woodbury, MN
Wells Fargo Advisors
Kurt Peterson's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including government benefits and special needs trust guidance. Practicing at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he also offers expertise in business exit strategies and cash flow management, providing a broader range of services compared to advisors focused solely on special needs planning.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Brent J
CFP®, Series 66
Beavercreek, OH
G. A. Repple & Company
Brent Jackson's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including integrating government benefits and long-term care considerations. Based in Beavercreek, OH, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee options through G. A. Repple & Company, which provides diverse investment approaches including Biblically-Responsible Investing, setting him apart from advisors focused solely on Minnesota-based clients.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $217,968
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