Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in St. Louis, MO
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.
When you have a child with special needs, planning for their lifelong care and financial security becomes a priority. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical benefits or legal protections that can affect your child's future.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm the advisor understands how to preserve eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trusts. Ask how they help set up trusts that protect assets without disqualifying your child from benefits.
- Education and care funding. Look for guidance on coordinating savings plans with your child's unique educational and therapeutic needs.
- Long-term planning. Ensure they consider guardianship, housing, and support services beyond your lifetime.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew S
Series 66, Series 63
Chesterfield, MO
Merrill
Matthew Shannon offers expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by 12 years of industry experience and credentials like ChFC®, CRPC™, and CPFA®. Based in Chesterfield, MO, he works at Merrill, a large firm, and serves mid-career professionals and high earners, charging a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, which may suit clients seeking comprehensive wealth and retirement planning alongside special needs strategies.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Timothy G
Series 66
St. Louis, MO
Wells Fargo Advisors
Timothy Gilligan offers specialized planning for children with special needs in St. Louis, leveraging 12 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he provides comprehensive financial planning including business exit strategies and cash flow management, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Adam N
Series 66
Webster Groves, MO
Edward Jones
Adam Novik specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in retirement income strategy and multi-generational wealth transfer, which supports comprehensive family financial planning. Based in Webster Groves, MO, he operates within Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, and charges up to 1.35% annually, providing access to extensive resources and a broad range of advisory services.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $246,728
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