CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors
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 supports that can 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 beyond typical schooling, including therapies and specialized programs.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they address housing, healthcare, and guardianship needs that extend into adulthood.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brandon S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Fresno, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Brandon Schwartz is equipped to assist families planning for children with special needs, leveraging his 24 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate complex financial and care considerations. Based in Fresno, CA, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, and also owns his own practice, offering a blend of personalized service and extensive resources that may differ from smaller or less specialized advisors.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Matthew S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Baytown, TX
Edward Jones
Matthew Seale's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including estate and wealth management. Operating within Edward Jones, a large full-service firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive advisory program with fees up to 1.35% annually, providing access to extensive resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Evan H
CFP®, CFA®, Series 65, Series 63
Los Altos, CA
Mok Capital Management
Evan Hirano's CFP® certification and decade of experience equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for families with children requiring special care, including trust setup and benefit navigation. Based in Los Altos, CA, he offers a value-based investment approach with options strategies and serves a diverse client base, charging 1.25% AUM or $250 hourly for planning, distinguishing him with both specialized expertise and flexible fee options.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $860,117
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Mike D
CFP®
Greensboro, NC
Legs Financial
Mike Davis specializes in planning for children with special needs and holds the CFP® and ChSNC® designations, reflecting his focused expertise in special needs trusts and long-term care coordination. His flat-fee structure, starting at $7,200 annually, offers transparent pricing based on planning complexity rather than assets, distinguishing him from advisors who charge based on portfolio size. Located in Greensboro, NC, Mike's background includes experience in trust administration and a commitment to serving high-net-worth Gen X clients.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $1,200,000
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Alan G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St. Petersburg, FL
Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc.
Alan Goldfarb is a CFP®-certified advisor with 24 years of experience specializing in planning for children with special needs, making him well-equipped to address complex financial and care considerations. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, he works with Novak & Powell Financial Services, which offers discretionary investment management focused on diversified, tax-efficient portfolios using ETFs and mutual funds, charging a 2.25% annual AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with different investment approaches or fee structures.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $843,814
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