Large-firm, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Washington
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 your child has special needs, planning for their lifelong care and financial security becomes a priority that goes beyond typical family planning. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical elements like government benefits or long-term care costs, leaving gaps in your child's future support.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how the advisor integrates Social Security, Medicaid, and other programs into your plan to avoid jeopardizing eligibility.
- Special needs trust expertise. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect your child's assets without affecting benefits.
- Education and therapy funding. Inquire how they plan for ongoing costs like specialized schooling and therapies, which can be substantial and variable.
- Coordination with care providers. See if they work alongside medical and legal professionals to align financial plans with your child's evolving needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Rebecca A
Series 66
Mercer Island, WA
Edward Jones
Rebecca Angel Feuer specializes in planning for children with special needs, leveraging her experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, to address complex financial needs including government benefits and special needs trusts. With a Series 66 credential and a background at Seattle Hebrew Academy, she brings a unique perspective to families in Mercer Island, WA, offering a comprehensive approach with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, suitable for clients seeking large-firm resources and personalized care.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Mark M
Series 63, Series 65
Edmonds, WA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Mark Manchester's 37 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs at Wells Fargo Advisors equip him to address complex financial needs including government benefits and special needs trusts. As a seasoned advisor at a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he also brings expertise in business exit strategies and cash flow management, offering a broad planning menu that may suit families seeking comprehensive, fee-based financial planning in Edmonds, WA.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Cathleen A
Series 63, Series 65
Bellevue, WA
Merrill
Cathleen Ackley specializes in planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in government benefits navigation and special needs trusts within a large-firm setting in Washington. With 18 years of experience and credentials like ChFC and ChSNC, she also focuses on college savings and philanthropic planning, serving executive and founder clients. Her comprehensive approach and involvement in community initiatives distinguish her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $860,085
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