Large-firm, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Newton, MA
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.
- Benefit program knowledge. Confirm the advisor understands how to preserve eligibility for government benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Trust and guardianship planning. Ask how they help set up special needs trusts and coordinate with legal guardianship arrangements.
- Education and therapy funding. Look for guidance on managing funds to cover specialized education and therapies without jeopardizing benefits.
- Coordination with healthcare providers. Ensure they consider medical expenses and care plans as part of your child's financial strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
-
Ellen M
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Wellesley, MA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Ellen Mccormack specializes in planning for children with special needs and operates within a large firm, Wells Fargo Advisors, which offers extensive resources for complex financial planning. With 13 years of experience and credentials including Series 63, 65, and 66, she also serves high-net-worth clients and business owners, providing a broad perspective that complements her focus on special needs planning.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $514,335
-
Bradley A
Series 63, Series 66
Westwood, MA
Edward Jones
Bradley Armstrong specializes in planning for children with special needs and is affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, which supports comprehensive financial strategies including retirement income and college savings. With 16 years of experience and a background as a founder/business owner, he offers a program fee up to 1.35% annually and serves clients near Newton from Westwood, MA.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $246,728
-
Robert W
Series 63, Series 65
Boston, MA
Merrill
Robert White's extensive 30-year experience and specialization in planning for children with special needs at Merrill, a large firm, equip him to address complex financial and legal considerations in Newton, MA. His expertise in multi-generational wealth transfer, charitable giving, and serving established professionals, combined with a 1.10% AUM fee structure and a CFP® designation, distinguishes him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
Want help finding the right advisor?
Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.
Advisors focused on
People also searched
Popular in Newton, MA
Find advisors by type
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)