Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Texas
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 covers more than just finances—it includes long-term care, education, and government benefits. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook how these elements interact, leading to gaps in your child's future support. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complexities.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help coordinate Social Security, Medicaid, and other programs to maximize your child's eligibility and support.
- Long-term care planning. Ask how they incorporate housing, healthcare, and daily living needs into a sustainable financial plan.
- Education and therapy funding. Look for advisors who understand special education laws and can plan for related expenses.
- Estate and trust expertise. Ensure they can guide you on setting up special needs trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Baytown, TX
Edward Jones
Matthew Seale's 21 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs in Texas, including estate and trust guidance. Operating within Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm, he offers a range of advisory programs with an annual fee up to 1.35%, providing clients access to extensive resources and investment options compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Chad T
Series 63, Series 65
Webster, TX
MDT Financial Advisors, LLC
Chad Taylor's 30 years of experience and specialization in planning for children with special needs equip him to address the complex financial and care considerations involved. Based in Houston with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he combines expertise in divorce financial planning and business exit strategies, offering a broad range of services tailored to affluent families in Texas.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,040
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Alan G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St. Petersburg, FL
Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc.
Alan Goldfarb brings 24 years of experience and CFP® certification to planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in long-term care, education funding, and government benefits navigation. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, he works with Novak & Powell Financial Services, which provides discretionary investment management focused on diversification, tax planning, and fee minimization, differentiating him through a comprehensive, tax-aware approach despite being outside Texas.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $843,814
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Frederick G
Series 66
Sugar Land, TX
Merrill
Frederick Graney's 27 years of experience and specialty in planning for children with special needs make him well-equipped to address the complex financial and care needs of families in Texas. Operating within Merrill, a large firm, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach including retirement income strategy and tax-loss harvesting, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or narrower focuses.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Shana B
Series 63, Series 65
Orange, TX
G. A. Repple & Company
Shana Burt's 26 years of experience and specialization in planning for children with special needs equip her to address complex financial and care planning needs in Texas. Operating independently with flat-fee options, she offers tailored financial planning through G. A. Repple & Company, which provides diverse investment approaches including Biblically-Responsible Investing, setting her apart from advisors with more limited fee structures or investment models.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $217,968
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