CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Pennsylvania
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 guidance, it's easy to overlook critical benefits or legal protections that can affect your child's future.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help you understand and preserve eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trust expertise. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Coordinated family planning. Look for advisors who integrate your child's care needs with your overall financial and estate plans.
- Education and advocacy support. See if they connect you with resources or professionals who understand special education and healthcare systems.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Daniel C
CFP®, Series 66
Doylestown, PA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Daniel Casino's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs in Pennsylvania. Working at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers specialized services including business exit strategies and cash flow management, which may provide broader financial planning support compared to advisors focused solely on special needs planning.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Liz Y
CFP®
Edgewater, MD
Dependent Financial Planning
Liz Yoder specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in government benefits navigation and special needs trusts, which are crucial for securing lifelong care and financial stability. As the founder of Dependent Financial Planning, she brings six years of experience, a CFP® certification, and a flat-fee structure, distinguishing her independent practice from others by focusing on personalized, accessible financial planning for families in Pennsylvania and beyond.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $548,641
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Joseph P
CFP®, Series 66
Philadelphia, PA
Wissahickon Wealth Management LLC
Joseph Purcell is well-equipped to assist families in Pennsylvania with planning for children with special needs, leveraging his 16 years of industry experience and CFP® certification. Operating from Philadelphia, he offers flat-fee financial planning starting at $1,000 and specializes in coordinated family planning, wealth management, and cash flow budgeting, distinguishing him from advisors who may focus solely on asset management or charge based on assets under management.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $680,374
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Alexander P
CFP®, Series 66
Newtown, PA
Anthony Petsis & Associates Inc.
Alexander Petsis is well-equipped to assist families in Pennsylvania with children who have special needs, leveraging his 12 years of experience and CFP® certification to provide specialized planning that integrates care needs with financial and estate strategies. His firm, Anthony Petsis & Associates Inc., offers personalized, hourly-based financial planning without continuous asset management, catering to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, which may appeal to those seeking flexible, research-driven advisory services.
Experience: 13 years
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Robert S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Exton, PA
Comprehensive Financial Advisers
Robert Smith's 40 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs in Pennsylvania. Operating independently at Comprehensive Financial Advisers in Exton, PA, he offers personalized wealth management with a focus on downside risk management and collaborates closely with other advisors, differentiating him through a consultative and coordinated planning approach.
Experience: 41 years
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