CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Tampa, 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.
When you're planning for a child with special needs, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial and care challenges involved. A common mistake is treating this planning like typical college or retirement savings, missing critical supports and long-term care needs. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, which helps them navigate complex family situations.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm how they help you coordinate Social Security, Medicaid, and other supports without jeopardizing eligibility.
- Special needs trust expertise. Ask about setting up trusts that protect your child's financial future while maintaining access to benefits.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider ongoing care costs and how to fund them sustainably over decades.
- Estate planning integration. Check how they align your will, powers of attorney, and guardianship arrangements with your financial plan.
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, specializes in planning for children with special needs and operates near Tampa in St. Petersburg, FL. His firm, Novak & Powell Financial Services, offers 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 advisors in fee structure and investment approach.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $843,814
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Nathaniel J
CFP®, Series 65, Series 66
Saint Petersburg, FL
Wells Fargo Advisors
Nathaniel Jones is equipped to assist families planning for children with special needs, leveraging his 12 years of experience and CFP® certification to address complex financial and care challenges. Based in nearby Saint Petersburg, he operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, utilizing an IPS-driven advisory process that includes modern portfolio theory and insurance-related investment options.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Edward B
CFP®, Series 63
St. Petersburg, FL
G. A. Repple & Company
Edward Brown's 34 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including coordinating benefits and long-term care. Based in nearby St. Petersburg, he offers flat-fee and asset-based pricing through G. A. Repple & Company, which serves diverse clients with strategies like ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, setting him apart from others in Tampa.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $217,968
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