Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in New Jersey
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 your child has special needs, planning for their lifelong care and financial security becomes a priority that can’t be postponed. Without focused expertise, it’s easy to overlook critical details like government benefits or trust structures that protect your child’s future.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor helps you coordinate financial plans with programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income, which have strict eligibility rules.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that safeguard your child’s assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Long-term care planning. Look for advisors who consider how your child’s needs may evolve over decades, not just immediate expenses.
- Local tax and commute factors. Since New Jersey has high property taxes but good access to NYC and Philadelphia, check how they factor these into your overall plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Joseph X
Series 63, Series 66
Morganville, NJ
Wells Fargo Advisors
Joseph Xerri's extensive 39 years of experience and specialization in planning for children with special needs make him well-equipped to address the complex financial and care considerations for families in New Jersey. Operating within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers access to proprietary research and comprehensive planning tools, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less specialized resources.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Lanis W
Series 66
Laguna Niguel, CA
G. A. Repple & Company
Lanis Webb's 25 years of experience and Series 66 designation equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including trust and benefits considerations. Operating from G. A. Repple & Company, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures, serving a diverse client base with tailored investment programs, which may provide more flexible options compared to other advisors focused solely on New Jersey clients.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Jason L
Series 66
Mount Laurel, NJ
Merrill
Jason Lewer specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in income replacement, transition planning, and portfolio risk management tailored to families with special needs members. Based in Mount Laurel, NJ, he brings 28 years of experience at Merrill Lynch, a large firm, and serves mid-career professionals and HENRY clients with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Mark Q
Series 63, Series 66
Estero, FL
Edward Jones
Mark Quinn specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering 28 years of experience and expertise in retirement and estate planning, which supports comprehensive long-term care strategies. Based in Brigantine, NJ, he operates within Edward Jones, a large firm serving over four million clients, and charges up to 1.35% annually, providing access to extensive resources and a broad network compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Anthony P
ChFC®, Series 63
Newtown, PA
Anthony Petsis & Associates Inc.
Anthony Petsis brings over four decades of experience in planning for children with special needs, offering specialized guidance on long-term care and trust structures from his Newtown, PA firm. Unlike many, his firm operates on an hourly fee basis without managing assets, providing flexible, planning-only services that include brokerage and insurance options, which may appeal to clients seeking independent, tailored financial advice near New Jersey.
Experience: 42 years
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