Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Rhode Island
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 your child has special needs, planning for their lifelong care and financial security becomes a priority. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical benefits or legal protections that affect your child's future.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm how they navigate programs like Medicaid or SSI, which have strict income and asset rules.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask about setting up trusts that protect your child's eligibility for public assistance.
- Education and therapy planning. See if they incorporate costs and funding options for specialized schooling and therapies.
- Long-term care strategies. Ensure they consider guardianship, housing, and support services beyond your lifetime.
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's 24 years of experience and expertise 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 Apollo Beach, FL, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures through G. A. Repple & Company, which provides diverse investment approaches such as ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, catering to a broad range of client goals and preferences.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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James C
Series 63, Series 65
Warwick, RI
Wells Fargo Advisors
James Curran's extensive 44 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs make him well-equipped to address the unique financial challenges involved. Operating from a large firm, Wells Fargo Advisors, he serves high-net-worth clients and brings additional expertise in divorce financial planning and business exit strategies, offering a broad range of integrated financial services in Rhode Island.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $514,335
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John L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Barrington, RI
Edward Jones
John Leary's 30 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including estate planning and charitable giving. Operating from Edward Jones, a large full-service firm with extensive resources and a broad range of advisory programs, he offers a comprehensive approach that may differ from smaller firms by providing access to a nationwide network and diverse investment solutions.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $246,728
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