CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Ohio
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.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm how they navigate programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, which have strict eligibility rules.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask how they help set up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Education and therapy funding. See if they incorporate costs for specialized schooling and therapies into your financial plan.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider guardianship, housing, and support services beyond your lifetime.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mildred B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Beachwood, OH
Wells Fargo Advisors
Mildred Babb Perkins is well-equipped to assist families planning for children with special needs, leveraging her 27 years of experience and CFP® certification to address complex financial and legal considerations. Based in Beachwood, OH, she operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm known for tailored financial planning and proprietary research, serving high-net-worth clients with negotiated fees and a focus on comprehensive wealth management.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Britta K
CFP®
Brooklyn Heights, OH
Tranquil Path Financial Planning
Britta Koepf is well-equipped to assist families planning for children with special needs, holding CFP® certification and the Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC®) designation, with nine years of experience. She offers a flat-fee structure starting at $1,000 for financial fitness reviews and additional complexity-based fees, providing transparent pricing. Based in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, Britta also specializes in caring for aging parents and serves Gen X clients, distinguishing her with a holistic, independent approach.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,024,624
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Brent J
CFP®, Series 66
Beavercreek, OH
G. A. Repple & Company
Brent Jackson is equipped to assist families in Ohio with children who have special needs, leveraging his 13 years of experience and CFP® certification to address complex planning requirements including special needs trusts and government benefits. His independent status and flat-fee structure, combined with expertise in divorce and retirement planning, provide a broad advisory scope, while his role as an insurance agent adds valuable insight into Medicare and insurance options.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Daniel W
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Medina, OH
Edward Jones
Daniel Welker's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including navigating government benefits and special needs trusts. Based in Medina, OH, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering a comprehensive wealth management approach with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, which may suit clients seeking robust institutional support.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $246,728
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