Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Missouri
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 guidance, 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. See if they incorporate strategies to cover specialized education and therapy costs into your overall plan.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider your child's needs beyond your lifetime, including guardianship and estate planning options.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nicholas P
Series 66
St. Louis, MO
Wells Fargo Advisors
Nicholas Peker specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in navigating government benefits and long-term care planning, supported by 10 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Based in St. Louis, MO, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, which provides access to proprietary research and flexible financial planning services, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Travis F
Series 66
Columbia, MO
Edward Jones
Travis Figg specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in retirement income strategy, estate planning, and multi-generational wealth transfer, which supports comprehensive care and financial security. Based in Columbia, MO, he operates within Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, providing a broad range of investment strategies with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller or boutique advisors.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Apollo Beach, FL
G. A. Repple & Company
Michael Mandarino's 24 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial and legal considerations, including government benefits and special needs trusts. Operating from Apollo Beach, FL, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures through G. A. Repple & Company, which provides diverse investment approaches including Biblically-Responsible Investing, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower service models.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Matthew S
Series 66, Series 63
Chesterfield, MO
Merrill
Matthew Shannon offers expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by 12 years in financial services and credentials like ChFC® and CRPC™. Based in Chesterfield, MO, he works at Merrill, a large firm, providing a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million. His focus on executive and mid-career clients, combined with experience in ESG investing and retirement income, distinguishes him from other advisors in Missouri.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $860,085
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