CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in San Jose, CA
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 care costs and government benefits that can change over time. Without a knowledgeable advisor, you might miss critical opportunities to protect your child's financial future and access essential resources. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them navigate these challenges with you.
- Government benefits expertise. Confirm how they help coordinate Social Security, Medicaid, and other supports without jeopardizing eligibility.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect assets while providing for your child's needs.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider your child's lifetime care costs, not just immediate expenses.
- Tax implications. Discuss how they manage tax strategies that align with your family's unique financial situation in California.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Alfred P
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
San Jose, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Alfred Pasaoa's 19 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs in San Jose. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers integrated financial planning and investment services, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less extensive resources.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Evan H
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Los Altos, CA
Mok Capital Management
Evan Hirano's CFP® and CFA® credentials, combined with a decade of experience, equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children requiring special care. Based in nearby Los Altos, he offers a value-based investment approach and independent advice, charging 1.25% AUM fees or $250 hourly for planning, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored strategies including options and foreign securities exposure.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $860,117
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Marisa O
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Morgan Hill, CA
Edward Jones
Marisa Otto's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including coordinating government benefits and long-term care costs. As part of Edward Jones, a large full-service firm with extensive resources, she offers a comprehensive approach with an AUM fee up to 1.35%, serving clients from Morgan Hill near San Jose.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $246,728
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