CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Oregon
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 funding options that can affect your child's future.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, including the unique challenges of special needs.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help protect eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income while building your child's financial resources.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that provide for your child without jeopardizing benefits.
- Education and care funding. Look for advisors who integrate planning for therapies, schooling, and long-term care costs into your overall strategy.
- Family involvement. Check how they coordinate with your family and other caregivers to ensure plans adapt as your child's needs evolve.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Springfield, OR
Wells Fargo Advisors
David Aichele, a CFP® professional based in Springfield, OR, specializes in planning for children with special needs and has eight years of industry experience. Working with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers comprehensive financial planning that includes government benefits navigation and special needs trusts, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Douglas R
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Elmira, OR
Crest Financial, LLC
Douglas Richards offers specialized planning for children with special needs in Oregon, backed by 33 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials. Operating through Crest Financial, LLC, he provides flat-fee financial planning and focuses on long-term, passive portfolio management using ETFs and low-cost index funds, distinguishing him with a comprehensive yet cost-effective approach.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $812,223
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Brandon W
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63
Portland, OR
Edward Jones
Brandon Wooters is a CFP®-certified advisor in Portland, Oregon, with 26 years of experience and expertise in planning for children with special needs, charitable giving, and estate planning. Working at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, distinguishing him through extensive industry experience and broad firm resources.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $246,728
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