Seasoned, 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, 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 and 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 guidance on coordinating savings and expenses for specialized schooling and therapies.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider your child's needs beyond your lifetime, including guardianship and housing arrangements.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Spencer S
Series 63, Series 65
Toledo, OH
Wells Fargo Advisors
Spencer Stone Jr. brings 32 years of experience to planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in cash flow management and business exit strategies that complement this focus. Based in Toledo, OH, he operates within a large firm environment at Wells Fargo Advisors, serving high-net-worth clients and leveraging institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $514,335
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John H
Series 63, Series 66
Darien, CT
Merrill
John Horner brings over 33 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, making him well-equipped to address complex financial and legal considerations for lifelong care. Based in Darien, CT, he works at Merrill, a large firm, and offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, with additional expertise in executive compensation, family business, and ESG investing, providing a broad perspective beyond special needs planning.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Matthew S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Baytown, TX
Edward Jones
Matthew Seale specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging 21 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials to address complex financial and legal considerations. Based in Baytown, TX, he operates within Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering diverse advisory programs with fees up to 1.35% annually, which may suit clients seeking comprehensive wealth management alongside specialized planning.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Lanis W
Series 66
Laguna Niguel, CA
G. A. Repple & Company
Lanis Webb brings 25 years of experience specializing in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in government benefits navigation and long-term care planning. Based in Laguna Niguel, CA, he provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, and serves a diverse client base through G. A. Repple & Company, distinguishing him with a broad analytical approach and independent insurance sales capabilities.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Samuel C
Series 63, Series 65
Tucson, AZ
Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc.
Samuel Cornell's two decades of experience and specialization in planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial and legal considerations, including government benefits and special needs trusts. Operating from Tucson, AZ, he offers discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified, tax-efficient portfolios through Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc., differentiating himself with a 2.25% annual AUM fee and a background that includes leadership outside finance.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $843,814
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