Seasoned, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Virginia
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 aspects like government benefits or long-term housing options.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help you understand and preserve eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Long-term housing planning. Ask about strategies for securing appropriate living arrangements that balance independence and support.
- Trust and guardianship setup. Ensure they guide you through establishing special needs trusts and legal guardianship tailored to your child's situation.
- Coordination with healthcare providers. Check if they integrate medical and therapy expenses into your financial plan to avoid surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kathleen M
Series 63, Series 66
Fredericksburg, VA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Kathleen Moses brings 42 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, making her well-equipped to address complex financial and care considerations in Virginia. Affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm known for its IPS-driven advisory process and retirement plan consulting, she offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, which may appeal to high-net-worth clients seeking structured investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Apollo Beach, FL
G. A. Repple & Company
Michael Mandarino brings 24 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering flat-fee and asset-based fee structures that accommodate diverse client needs. Operating from Apollo Beach, FL, he is part of G. A. Repple & Company, which provides tailored investment advisory services including Biblically-Responsible Investing and ETF-focused portfolios, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on local Virginia markets.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Leo O
Series 63, Series 65
Newport News, VA
Merrill
Leo O'Connell brings 34 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, making him well-equipped to address complex financial and care considerations in Virginia. His expertise extends to wealth management, retirement income strategy, and college savings, supported by his CFP designation and a large-firm background at Merrill, offering a comprehensive approach compared to advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Gary C
Series 66
Danville, VA
Edward Jones
Gary Carroll's 24 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs make him well-equipped to address complex financial and estate planning needs in Virginia. As part of Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, he offers a range of advisory programs with a fiduciary standard and charges up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him with both seasoned expertise and access to extensive resources.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Katherine B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Newport News, VA
Joss Brown Wealth Advisors
Katherine Brown's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including trust and guardianship setup. Her firm, Joss Brown Wealth Advisors, serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure starting at $5,000, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, which may appeal to those seeking comprehensive, fee-only advisory services in Virginia.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,245,993
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