Seasoned, 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.
When you have a child with special needs, planning isn't just about finances—it's about securing their long-term care and quality of life. A common mistake is overlooking how estate tax cliffs can unexpectedly increase tax bills, which can reduce the resources available for your child's future.
- Long-term care focus. Confirm how the advisor plans for ongoing support needs, including healthcare and housing, beyond just immediate expenses.
- Estate tax awareness. Ask how they navigate New York's estate tax thresholds to protect your child's inheritance from sudden tax burdens.
- Benefit program integration. Check if they coordinate financial plans with government benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income to maximize support.
- Experience with special needs trusts. Ensure they understand setting up trusts that safeguard your child's assets without jeopardizing eligibility for public assistance.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian F
Series 63, Series 65
Long Beach, NY
Wells Fargo Advisors
Brian Feinberg's 42 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex long-term care and estate tax challenges in New York. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers specialized planning tools and integrates business-owner transition strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $514,335
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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. His firm, G. A. Repple & Company, supports diverse client types including trusts and estates, and employs analytical portfolio construction with options like ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on local New York markets.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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John G
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Morgan Stanley
John Gunther's extensive 26 years at Merrill Lynch equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children requiring special care, including strategies for long-term support and estate considerations. His expertise spans wealth management, college savings, and retirement income, complemented by credentials like CFP® and CIMA®, setting him apart with a comprehensive approach tailored to high net worth clients in New York.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $670,481
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Thomas M
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Purchase, NY
UBS Financial Services
Thomas Mullooly brings 28 years of experience and CFP® certification to planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in estate planning and business succession. Based in Rye Brook, NY, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, providing a range of advisory services with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, which may suit clients seeking seasoned guidance within a substantial firm infrastructure.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $693,691
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