Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Montana
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.
- Long-term care planning. Confirm how they incorporate government benefits and trust structures to support your child's needs over decades.
- Education and therapy funding. Ask how they help balance saving for specialized education and therapies without jeopardizing eligibility for assistance programs.
- Legal and guardianship guidance. Ensure they understand the importance of special needs trusts and guardianship arrangements tailored to your state.
- Coordination with healthcare providers. Check if they work alongside your child's medical team to align financial plans with evolving care requirements.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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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. Operating from Apollo Beach, FL, he is part of 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 Montana-based clients.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Scott B
Series 63, Series 65
Bozeman, MT
Wells Fargo Advisors
Scott Brown's 31 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs equip him to address the complex financial and legal considerations involved in long-term care and specialized funding. Operating from Wells Fargo Advisors in Bozeman, MT, he serves high-net-worth clients through a large firm that offers both investment and fee-based planning, distinguishing him with access to proprietary research and tailored financial strategies.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $514,335
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David R
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Missoula, MT
Edward Jones
David Rosulek specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging 24 years of experience and certifications like CFP® and ChFC® to address long-term care and legal considerations in Montana. Operating from Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, he offers a comprehensive approach with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing him through his extensive industry tenure and involvement in local educational governance.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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