Large-firm, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Seattle, WA
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 long-term financial security is crucial, especially when considering future care and support. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook how to coordinate benefits and government programs, which can jeopardize your child's eligibility.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor integrates Social Security, Medicaid, and other programs into your plan without risking eligibility.
- Trust and guardianship planning. Ask about strategies for setting up special needs trusts and legal guardianship to protect your child's assets and care.
- Education and therapy funding. Look for advisors who consider funding for specialized education and therapies as part of the overall financial plan.
- Coordination with medical and care providers. Ensure the advisor understands how to align financial plans with your child's evolving medical and support needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Alexander A
Series 63, Series 65
Bellevue, WA
Merrill
Alexander Ainsley is well-equipped to assist families in Seattle with special needs planning through his expertise in coordinating complex financial and legal strategies, including special needs trusts and government benefits. His background as an attorney and experience at Merrill, a large firm, provide a strong foundation for managing estate planning and charitable giving, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Taeya L
Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Taeya Lauer at Wells Fargo Advisors in Seattle offers expertise in planning for children with special needs, supported by 32 years of experience and a large-firm environment that provides extensive research and planning tools. Her background includes specialties in divorce financial planning and business exit strategies, serving high-net-worth clients with fee-based financial planning tailored to complex family needs.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Jeffrey C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Seattle, WA
Edward Jones
Jeffrey Crabb's 36 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including coordinating benefits and trusts. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a broad range of investment strategies with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, serving diverse clients in Seattle, WA.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $246,728
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