Large-firm, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in New York, NY
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 long-term care and financial security becomes a priority. Without careful planning, you might overlook how estate tax thresholds can unexpectedly increase tax bills, reducing the resources available for your child's future.
- Estate tax awareness. Confirm how the advisor navigates estate tax cliffs that can sharply raise taxes just above exemption limits.
- Benefit program integration. Ask how they coordinate financial plans with government benefits to avoid disqualifying your child.
- Trust and guardianship guidance. Look for advisors who explain setting up special needs trusts and legal guardianship clearly.
- Coordination with large firms. Understand how working within a large firm impacts the resources and expertise available for your family's unique needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John G
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Morgan Stanley
John Gunther specializes in planning for children with special needs within a large firm setting in New York, leveraging 26 years of wealth management experience and expertise in college savings and retirement income strategies. His approach integrates customized wealth management plans tailored to high net worth clients, with a fee structure of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through his extensive credentials and community involvement.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $670,481
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Michael C
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Edward Jones
Michael Christodoulou specializes in planning for children with special needs within a large firm setting in New York, leveraging 18 years of experience and the ChFC® designation. His affiliation with Edward Jones provides access to extensive resources and a broad advisory network, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less comprehensive program offerings.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Michael B
Series 63, Series 66
New York, NY
Wells Fargo Advisors
Michael Blaustein's 36 years of experience and Series 63 and 66 credentials equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs in New York. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering integrated investment and financial planning services, he also brings a unique perspective as a founder and business owner, serving high-net-worth clients with a broad range of specialties including divorce financial planning and business exit strategies.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $514,335
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