Seasoned, 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 your child has 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.
- Long-term care planning. Confirm how they incorporate future care costs and support services into your financial plan.
- Government benefits knowledge. Ask how they help navigate programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income, which have strict eligibility rules.
- Special needs trusts. Ensure they understand how to set up and manage trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Education and advocacy. Look for advisors who consider your child's educational needs and coordinate with legal or healthcare professionals to support your family comprehensively.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Boyd J
CFP®, Series 66
West Bend, WI
Wells Fargo Advisors
Boyd Janto's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including long-term care and special needs trusts. Operating from Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm with extensive resources, he also serves high-net-worth clients and brings expertise in business exit strategies and cash flow management, offering a broad perspective compared to advisors focused solely on special needs planning.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Apollo Beach, FL
G. A. Repple & Company
Michael Mandarino brings 24 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering flat-fee and asset-based fee structures that provide flexibility for families. Based in Apollo Beach, FL, he works with G. A. Repple & Company, which supports diverse client types including trusts and estates, and offers investment options like ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing models, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on Minnesota-based clients.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Patrick G
Series 63
Forest Lake, MN
Edward Jones
Patrick Growe's 29 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs make him well-equipped to address the complex financial and legal considerations involved in securing lifelong care. Operating from Edward Jones, a large full-service firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive range of advisory programs with an annual fee up to 1.35%, providing access to extensive resources and tailored strategies for families in Minnesota.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Kent S
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Wayzata, MN
Merrill
Kent Scholten's 30 years of experience and specialization in planning for children with special needs make him well-equipped to address the unique financial challenges faced by families in Minnesota. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he offers a consultative approach that includes wealth management, retirement income strategy, and education planning, with a fee structure of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him from other advisors by combining deep expertise with broad financial services.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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