CFP®-certified, 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 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 helps them navigate complex family situations with more confidence.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm how they integrate Social Security and Medicaid rules 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.
- Education and therapy funding. Check how they help balance saving for specialized education and therapies alongside other financial goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Darcy P
CFP®, Series 66
Springfield, MO
Wells Fargo Advisors
Darcy Parrish is equipped to assist families in Missouri with planning for children with special needs, leveraging his CFP® certification and 17 years of experience to address complex financial and care considerations. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers comprehensive planning services including trust guidance and long-term care strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Sarah V
CFP®, Series 66, Series 63
Saint Louis, MO
Edward Jones
Sarah Vehige's CFP® certification and seven years of experience equip her to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs in Missouri, including government benefits and special needs trusts. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets and a broad advisory program, she offers access to diverse investment strategies and a fiduciary standard, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Richard C
CFP®, Series 63
Casselberry, FL
G. A. Repple & Company
Richard Crouse's 39 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including trust guidance and long-term care considerations. Based in Florida, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures through G. A. Repple & Company, which serves diverse clients with various investment approaches, including ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, providing a broad range of options compared to local Missouri advisors.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $217,968
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