Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Sunnyvale, 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.
Planning for children with special needs often means managing complex care costs and long-term financial security. Without focused expertise, you might overlook critical government benefits or misjudge how to fund lifelong care.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help you coordinate Social Security, Medicaid, and other supports without jeopardizing eligibility.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect your child's benefits while providing for extra expenses.
- Long-term care funding. Look for advisors who plan beyond immediate costs, considering future housing, therapy, and medical needs.
- Family involvement. See if they include siblings and other relatives in planning to ensure a comprehensive support network.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Karra C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Jose, CA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Karra Canum specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging 28 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate complex care costs and government benefits. Based in San Jose with Wells Fargo Advisors, she serves high-net-worth clients through a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning, including cash-flow and special-needs strategies, distinguishing her with broad resources and tailored solutions.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Kate M
Series 63, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Merrill
Kate Martinez brings 28 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in wealth management and retirement income strategy. Based in San Mateo and affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, she provides a comprehensive approach including collaboration with legal and tax professionals, and serves mid-career professionals and HENRY clients with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
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 offers seasoned expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by 47 years of industry experience and a focus on elder care and estate planning. Based in nearby Los Altos, his independent firm uses a value-based investment approach and charges a 1.25% AUM fee, providing tailored portfolio management alongside comprehensive financial planning.
Experience: 47 years
Avg account: $860,117
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Sean A
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Cupertino, CA
Infinity 8 Investments, LLC
Sean Akiyama brings 25 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, retirement income strategy, and tax planning, making him well-equipped to manage complex financial needs in Sunnyvale, CA. As an independent advisor at Infinity 8 Investments, LLC, he offers personalized portfolio management and integrates behavioral finance, serving high-net-worth clients with a focus on comprehensive financial planning.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,906,727
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