Seasoned, 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 covers more than just finances—it includes long-term care, education, and government benefits. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook how municipal income taxes, which vary by Ohio city, affect your family's financial picture.
- Benefit coordination. Confirm how the advisor integrates Social Security, Medicaid, and other supports to avoid gaps or overlaps.
- Trust and guardianship planning. Ask about strategies that protect your child's future without jeopardizing eligibility for public programs.
- Municipal tax impact. Since Ohio cities differ in income tax rates, check how the advisor accounts for this in your overall plan.
- Experience with special needs families. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of insight into the unique challenges and resources relevant to your situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Spencer S
Series 63, Series 65
Toledo, OH
Wells Fargo Advisors
Spencer Stone Jr. brings 32 years of experience in financial planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in cash flow management and business exit strategies. Based in Toledo, Ohio, he operates within a large firm environment at Wells Fargo Advisors, serving high-net-worth clients, which may provide access to extensive institutional resources and sophisticated wealth management solutions.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Barry R
Series 63
Portsmouth, OH
Edward Jones
Barry Rodbell brings 23 years of experience in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in retirement income strategy and estate planning, which supports comprehensive family financial planning in Ohio. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets with a broad client base, he provides access to diverse advisory strategies and tax-efficient services, differentiating him from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower specialties.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jeffrey G
Series 63, Series 65
Columbus, OH
Merrill
Jeffrey Geiger's 34 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 Ohio. Based in Columbus and affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he offers a consultative approach with a disciplined investment strategy and serves mid-career professionals and HENRY clients, differentiating him through his extensive credentials and personal commitment to special needs families.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Brian A
Series 66
Rocky River, OH
G. A. Repple & Company
Brian Ansevin brings over 20 years of experience in financial planning for children with special needs, offering flat-fee and asset-based fee structures that provide flexibility for families in Ohio. His firm, G. A. Repple & Company, supports diverse investment approaches including Biblically-Responsible Investing and ETF strategies, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored portfolio options alongside specialized planning for special needs children.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $217,968
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