Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Portsmouth, VA
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.
Planning for children with special needs often means managing complex benefits and long-term care considerations that can affect your family's financial security. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical government benefits or underestimate future care costs.
- Benefits navigation. Confirm how they help you understand and preserve eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Long-term care planning. Ask how they incorporate future care expenses and housing needs into your financial plan.
- Education funding strategies. Inquire about approaches to saving for specialized education without jeopardizing benefits.
- Experience matters. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of insight into evolving regulations and practical solutions tailored to your child's unique needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Leo O
Series 63, Series 65
Newport News, VA
Merrill
Leo O'Connell brings 34 years of experience in wealth management and specializes in planning for children with special needs, including college savings and retirement income strategies. Based in Newport News, VA, he works within Merrill's large-firm environment, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, and serves executive clients and women professionals, providing a broad range of tailored financial services.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Gregory O
Series 63, Series 66
Norfolk, VA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Gregory Otto offers seasoned expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by 27 years in the industry and a focus on complex financial needs like benefits navigation and long-term care. Based in nearby Norfolk, VA, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, which may provide access to extensive resources and comprehensive financial planning services.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Katherine B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Newport News, VA
Joss Brown Wealth Advisors
Katherine Brown's 22 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to navigate the complexities of planning for children with special needs, including benefits and long-term care considerations. Based in Newport News, VA, she offers flat-fee financial planning through Joss Brown Wealth Advisors, which serves high-net-worth clients and manages $162 million in assets, differentiating her with a strong focus on private investments and charitable giving.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,245,993
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