Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in South San Francisco, 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 long-term financial security is crucial, especially as you consider future care and support. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook how to structure resources to protect benefits and ensure stability.
- Benefit preservation. Confirm how they help maintain eligibility for government programs while building financial resources.
- Trust and guardianship guidance. Ask about their experience setting up special needs trusts and coordinating legal guardianship.
- Long-term care planning. See if they incorporate future care costs and housing options into your financial plan.
- Education and advocacy support. Check whether they assist with navigating educational funding and community resources tailored to your child's needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kate M
Series 63, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Merrill
Kate Martinez offers seasoned expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by 28 years in financial services and a focus on wealth management and retirement income strategy. Based in nearby San Mateo, she works within Merrill's large-firm environment, providing a 1.10% AUM fee structure and serving mid-career professionals and HENRY clients, which may suit families seeking comprehensive, collaborative financial planning.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Stanley M
Series 63, Series 65
Los Altos, CA
Mok Capital Management
Stanley Mok's extensive 47 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial security and benefit preservation needs. Based in Los Altos, his firm offers a value-based investment approach with tailored portfolios, charging 1.25% AUM fees and $250 hourly for planning, serving a diverse client base including trusts and charities, which may provide broader expertise compared to local alternatives.
Experience: 47 years
Avg account: $860,117
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Kevin F
Series 63
San Francisco, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Kevin Furlong brings 41 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, supported by his role at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering extensive financial planning services. His expertise also includes business exit strategies and cash flow management, serving high-net-worth clients in the San Francisco area, which may provide comprehensive support beyond basic special needs planning.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $514,335
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