Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Silverdale, 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 financial future involves more than just saving money. Without careful guidance, you might overlook critical benefits or protections that can affect your child's quality of life.
- Benefit coordination. Confirm how the advisor integrates government benefits like Medicaid or SSI with your financial plan to avoid jeopardizing eligibility.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about trust options that protect assets while providing for your child's ongoing care and expenses.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure the advisor considers future care costs and housing needs specific to your child's condition.
- Legal and advocacy knowledge. Look for advisors familiar with disability laws and advocacy resources to support your child's rights and services.
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 specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging his legal background and eight years of experience to address complex financial and legacy planning needs. Based in Seattle and affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, serving mid-career professionals and HENRY clients with a focus on coordinated benefit planning and estate guidance.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Taeya L
Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Taeya Lauer's 32 years of experience and specialty in planning for children with special needs equip her to address complex financial and benefit coordination challenges in Silverdale, WA. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she offers comprehensive planning including business exit strategies and cash flow management, distinguishing her with broad expertise and access to extensive research resources.
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 specializes in planning for children with special needs and brings 36 years of experience as a CFP® professional at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets. His expertise includes charitable giving and retirement income strategy, offering a comprehensive approach with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from other advisors in the Seattle area.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $246,728
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