Independent, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in New York
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.
If you have a child with special needs, planning for their long-term care and financial security is crucial. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook key benefits or legal protections that affect your child's future.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm how they navigate programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, which have strict income and asset rules.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask how they help set up trusts that protect your child's eligibility for public benefits.
- Coordination with care providers. Effective planning involves working with therapists, schools, and medical professionals to align financial resources with your child's needs.
- Future planning focus. Look for advisors who consider your child's evolving needs over decades, not just immediate expenses.
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's 24 years of experience and expertise in planning for children with special needs equip him to address the complex financial and legal considerations involved in long-term care and benefits coordination. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers flexible financial planning options and integrates diverse investment approaches, including Biblically-Responsible Investing, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored portfolio strategies beyond standard planning services.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Jason G
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Greycliff Wealth Management, LLC
Jason Gold specializes in planning for children with special needs, bringing 19 years of experience and a deep understanding of government benefits and special needs trusts. Operating independently at Greycliff Wealth Management in New York, he offers flexible flat-fee arrangements and emphasizes diversified, tax-efficient asset allocation, which may appeal to families seeking personalized, cost-conscious financial strategies.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $548,185
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Humberto P
Series 65
Ramsey, NJ
Financial Freedom Management LLC
Humberto Portillo specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in government benefits, special needs trusts, and long-term financial security. Based in Ramsey, NJ, he operates independently with a flat-fee structure and nine years of experience, utilizing a rules-based quantitative investment approach that includes tax-loss harvesting and low-cost ETFs, distinguishing him from other advisors in the New York area.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $403,355
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