Top planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Vermont
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 benefits or legal protections that affect your child's future.
- Government benefits knowledge. Confirm how they navigate programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, which have strict income and asset rules.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask how they help set up trusts that protect your child's eligibility for public benefits.
- Long-term care planning. Ensure they consider your child's care needs beyond your lifetime, including guardianship and housing options.
- Coordination with professionals. Check if they work with attorneys and therapists familiar with special needs to create a comprehensive plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael D
Series 66
Pittsburgh, PA
Merrill
Michael Duckworth offers expertise in planning for children with special needs, supported by 25 years of experience and a focus on complex financial needs including trust and estate planning. Based in Pittsburgh with Merrill, a large firm, he serves a national clientele and integrates philanthropy and family wealth governance, differentiating him from others by combining specialized planning with broad wealth management services and a seasoned advisory background.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Stephen F
Series 63
Stowe, VT
Wells Fargo Advisors
Stephen Frank's expertise in planning for children with special needs is supported by his 40 years of industry experience and his role at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm offering comprehensive financial planning services. His background as a founder and co-trustee of family trusts adds practical insight, while his focus on high-net-worth clients distinguishes him from others by catering to more complex financial situations.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Apollo Beach, FL
G. A. Repple & Company
Michael Mandarino's 24 years of experience and expertise in planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial and care considerations, including government benefits and special needs trusts. Operating from Apollo Beach, FL, he offers flat-fee and asset-based fee structures through G. A. Repple & Company, which provides diverse investment approaches such as ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing, catering to a broad client base including trusts and estates.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $217,968
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