CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in St. Petersburg, FL
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 care and financial security is crucial. Without careful preparation, you might overlook key benefits or protections that can affect your child's quality of life.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor helps you understand and preserve eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about setting up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Future care planning. Look for advisors who consider your child's evolving needs and coordinate with healthcare and educational resources.
- Estate planning integration. Ensure they incorporate special needs considerations into your overall estate plan to provide lasting support.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Alan G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St. Petersburg, FL
Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc.
Alan Goldfarb, a CFP® with 24 years of experience in St. Petersburg, specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in government benefits navigation and special needs trusts. His firm, Novak & Powell Financial Services, provides discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified, tax-efficient portfolios using ETFs and mutual funds, charging a 2.25% annual AUM fee, which may differ from other local advisors' approaches and fees.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $843,814
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Neal E
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65, Series 66
Saint Petersburg, FL
G. A. Repple & Company
Neal Engwall offers specialized planning for children with special needs in St. Petersburg, FL, backed by 37 years of industry experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials. His firm, G. A. Repple & Company, provides flexible fee options including flat fees and asset management, and incorporates Biblically-Responsible Investing, setting him apart with a unique investment approach and a broad client service scope.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Diane T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St. Petersburg, FL
Wells Fargo Advisors
Diane Taylor's 31 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs in St. Petersburg, FL. Working at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she brings expertise in estate planning and trust management, differentiating her through a broad range of specialized financial services and a background as a founder and trustee.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $514,335
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