Seasoned, 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 long-term care and financial security becomes a priority that can feel overwhelming. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook critical benefits or legal protections that can affect your child's future.
- Government benefits navigation. Confirm how they help you understand and preserve eligibility for programs like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Education and therapy funding. Look for advisors who integrate planning for ongoing educational and therapeutic expenses into your financial roadmap.
- Future care coordination. Ensure they consider guardianship, housing, and support services as part of a comprehensive plan for your child's lifetime needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lanis W
Series 66
Laguna Niguel, CA
G. A. Repple & Company
Lanis Webb offers 26 years of experience and specializes in planning for children with special needs, providing expertise in trusts and benefits navigation. Based in Laguna Niguel, CA, he operates independently with a flat-fee structure and serves a diverse client base, which may differ from other advisors focused solely in Washington or with different fee models.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $217,968
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Tammy M
Series 63, Series 65
Tacoma, WA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Tammy Milling offers seasoned expertise in planning for children with special needs, supported by 34 years of industry experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65. Based in Tacoma, WA, she operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to individuals and trusts.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Karen G
Series 63, Series 65
Vancouver, WA
Merrill
Karen Goulding offers extensive expertise in planning for children with special needs, supported by 39 years of experience and a strong background in wealth management and estate planning. Based in Vancouver, WA, she leverages Merrill's large-firm resources to provide comprehensive financial strategies, including education funding and special needs trusts, while also focusing on socially responsible investing and serving diverse client demographics such as LGBTQIA and women professionals.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Kirk F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Mercer Island, WA
Edward Jones
Kirk Felton brings 31 years of experience and CFP® certification to planning for children with special needs, offering expertise in retirement income strategy and college savings. Based in Mercer Island, WA, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, providing a range of advisory programs with fees up to 1.35% annually, which may suit clients seeking seasoned guidance within a well-established firm.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $246,728
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