Independent, 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 long-term care and financial security becomes a priority that goes beyond typical family planning. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook critical benefits or legal protections that can affect your child's future.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor helps you understand and preserve eligibility for programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Education and therapy funding. Look for advisors who integrate planning for ongoing educational and therapeutic expenses into your financial roadmap.
- Coordination with care providers. Check how they work alongside healthcare and legal professionals to align financial plans with your child's evolving needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lanis W
Series 66
Laguna Niguel, CA
G. A. Repple & Company
Lanis Webb specializes in planning for children with special needs, supported by 25 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating independently at G. A. Repple & Company, he offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and asset management options, serving a diverse client base with tailored financial planning and investment advisory services in Laguna Niguel, CA.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Evan H
CFP®, CFA®, Series 65, Series 63
Los Altos, CA
Mok Capital Management
Evan Hirano specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in government benefits navigation and special needs trusts, which are crucial for securing long-term care and financial stability. Based in Los Altos, CA, he brings 10 years of experience and holds CFP® and CFA® designations, working at Mok Capital Management, a firm known for its value-based investment approach and tailored portfolio management, including options strategies and foreign securities.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $860,117
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Carmel Y
Series 65
Marina, CA
Clym LLC
Carmel York specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering integrated financial planning and discretionary investment management tailored to this unique area. Her firm, Clym LLC, operates with a flat-fee structure starting at $3,000 and manages portfolios up to $1 million, emphasizing institutional-class investments and coordination with other professionals, which may provide a comprehensive approach compared to advisors with different fee models or less integrated services.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $532,212
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Mike D
CFP®
Greensboro, NC
Legs Financial
Mike Davis specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering flat-fee wealth management plans that emphasize transparent pricing regardless of portfolio size. His background includes a Chartered Special Needs Consultant designation and experience in trust administration, which supports families in navigating complex benefits and special needs trusts. Compared to others, Mike's approach integrates evidence-based investment philosophy with a commitment to long-term care coordination, serving high-net-worth Gen X clients from Greensboro, NC.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $1,200,000
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Brian C
VerifiedSeries 63, Series 65
Missouri City, TX
Campbell Wealth Partners, LLC
Brian Campbell specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering tailored wealth management and estate planning guidance with seven years of industry experience. As an independent advisor based in Missouri City, TX, he provides flexible fee options including a 1.25% AUM fee and hourly planning rates, and brings a disciplined, math-based investment approach informed by his military background and extensive FINRA registrations.
Experience: 7 years
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