Large-firm, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Oklahoma
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. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical benefits or legal protections that affect your child's future.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor helps coordinate financial plans with programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income, which have strict eligibility rules.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask if they can explain how trusts protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Education and therapy funding. Look for advisors who consider costs beyond typical expenses, including specialized schooling and therapies.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they address how to provide for your child's needs after you're no longer able to assist.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kristen A
CFP®, Series 66
Duncan, OK
Edward Jones
Kristen Arrington specializes in planning for children with special needs, bringing 12 years of experience and CFP® certification to address complex financial and legal considerations in Oklahoma. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a comprehensive range of advisory strategies and charges up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her through access to extensive resources and tailored wealth management solutions.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Kyle I
Series 66
Tulsa, OK
Merrill
Kyle Ingram specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in college education planning and personal retirement strategies, which are crucial for long-term care and financial security. Based in Tulsa, OK, he works at Merrill, a large firm, and brings 14 years of experience, serving mid-career professionals and high earners with a 1.10% AUM fee, distinguishing him through his comprehensive approach and local community involvement.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Terri H
Series 63, Series 66
Tulsa, OK
Wells Fargo Advisors
Terri Havenstrite specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in coordinating financial plans with government benefits and long-term care considerations. Based in Tulsa, OK, she brings 16 years of experience and works with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, which may provide access to comprehensive investment and fee-based planning services beyond typical advisory offerings.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $514,335
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