CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in San Rafael, 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.
If you have a child with special needs, planning for their lifelong financial security is crucial. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook how to coordinate benefits and manage special needs trusts effectively.
- Benefit coordination. Confirm how the advisor integrates government benefits like SSI or Medicaid with your financial plan to avoid disqualifying your child.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up and managing trusts that protect your child's eligibility for public assistance.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider future care costs and housing options tailored to your child's unique needs.
- Tax implications. In California, high income taxes and Proposition 13's property tax limits can affect your planning; check how they navigate these factors for your family.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Laura C
CFP®
Sausalito, CA
Balanced Financial Advisors
Laura Chernov's two decades of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including coordinating benefits and managing special needs trusts. As founder of Balanced Financial Advisors, she offers independent advice with a focus on high-net-worth clients, employing Modern Portfolio Theory and managing diverse investments like ETFs and private placements, which may differ from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $1,872,011
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Nirmal R
CFP®, Series 66
Alameda, CA
Edward Jones
Nirmal Rout, a CFP®-certified advisor with 19 years of experience, specializes in planning for children with special needs and wealth management, offering expertise in coordinating benefits and managing special needs trusts. Based in Alameda, CA, he works with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, providing a broad range of advisory programs with an annual program fee up to 1.35%, suitable for clients seeking comprehensive support near San Rafael.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Sean A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Sean Ali's 40 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including coordinating benefits and managing special needs trusts. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering extensive planning tools and services, he also serves high-net-worth clients and brings additional expertise in business exit strategies and cash flow management, distinguishing him from other advisors in the San Rafael area.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $514,335
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