Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Okeechobee, FL
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're planning for a child with special needs, you face unique financial challenges that can affect your family's long-term security. Without careful planning, you might overlook critical benefits or protections that could support your child's future.
Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complexities, helping you avoid common pitfalls.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help preserve eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income while managing your assets.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their approach to setting up trusts that protect your child's financial future without jeopardizing benefits.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider your child's lifetime care needs, including housing, healthcare, and daily support.
- Coordination with legal professionals. Check if they work closely with attorneys familiar with special needs law to align financial and legal strategies.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Joseph F
Series 63, Series 65
Valrico, FL
Merrill
Joseph Fessler offers seasoned expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by 37 years at Merrill Lynch, a large firm providing extensive resources. His specialties include wealth management, retirement income strategy, and charitable giving, with a focus on parents and executive clients. Located near Okeechobee in Vero Beach, FL, he charges a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him with comprehensive, long-term financial planning experience.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Andrew S
Series 63, Series 65
Stuart, FL
Wells Fargo Advisors
Andrew Strobel's 35 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial challenges, including government benefits and long-term care planning. Based in Stuart, FL, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, and also runs a private wealth management practice, offering a blend of broad planning options and personalized service.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Sally S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Jupiter, FL
Edward Jones
Sally Stahl's 21 years at Edward Jones equip her to address the financial complexities of planning for children with special needs, including estate and retirement income strategies. Based in Jupiter, FL, she offers a large-firm environment with a comprehensive advisory program and an annual fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing her through extensive experience and firm resources.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $246,728
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