Flat-fee, 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 long-term care and financial security becomes a priority that goes beyond typical family planning. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical government benefits or legal protections that affect your child's future.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm the advisor understands programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, which have strict income and asset rules.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask how they help set up trusts that protect your child's eligibility for public benefits.
- Education and therapy funding. Look for advisors who consider costs and funding options for specialized education and therapies.
- Coordination with legal professionals. Ensure they work closely with attorneys experienced in special needs law to align financial and legal plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Apollo Beach, FL
G. A. Repple & Company
Michael Mandarino offers flat-fee financial planning with a focus on children with special needs, backed by 24 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His firm, G. A. Repple & Company, provides diverse investment approaches including ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, serving a broad client base from individuals to corporate entities, which may offer more tailored options compared to other advisors in Pennsylvania.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Liz Y
CFP®
Edgewater, MD
Dependent Financial Planning
Liz Yoder specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering flat-fee financial planning services tailored to families navigating government benefits and special needs trusts. Based in Edgewater, MD, she brings six years of experience as a CFP®-certified independent advisor and founder of Dependent Financial Planning, with a background in direct support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, setting her apart through deep community engagement and specialized expertise.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $548,641
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Joseph P
CFP®, Series 66
Philadelphia, PA
Wissahickon Wealth Management LLC
Joseph Purcell offers flat-fee financial planning tailored to families in Pennsylvania with children who have special needs, addressing critical areas like government benefits and special needs trusts. With 16 years of experience, CFP® certification, and a background at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, he brings expertise in wealth management and cash flow planning, distinguishing him through a comprehensive approach and a fundamental security-selection investment strategy.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $554,545
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Nick S
CFP®, EA
Ramsey, NJ
Supportive Financial, LLC
Nick Scheibner offers flat-fee financial planning tailored to families with children who have special needs, combining 11 years of experience with CFP® and EA credentials. Based in Ramsey, NJ, he emphasizes tax-efficient strategies and social security optimization, which complements his focus on special needs planning. His firm’s approach includes low-cost index funds and purpose-driven allocations, distinguishing him from others by integrating tax advice and elder care planning alongside specialized family services.
Experience: 12 years
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