CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Washington, DC
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.
If you have a child with special needs, planning for their financial future involves more than just saving money. You need an advisor who understands how to coordinate government benefits and manage special needs trusts to avoid jeopardizing eligibility. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, which is crucial for navigating complex rules.
- Benefits coordination. Confirm how they help you balance savings with maintaining eligibility for government programs like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income.
- Special needs trusts. Ask about their experience setting up and managing trusts designed to protect your child's financial future without affecting benefits.
- Estate tax planning. Washington, DC has its own estate tax rules; check how they integrate local laws with federal requirements to minimize tax impact.
- FERS and TSP expertise. If you or your spouse work for the federal government, see how they handle FERS pensions and Thrift Savings Plan rollovers in your overall plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew E
CFP®, Series 66
Fairfax, VA
Edward Jones
Matthew Edgar's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including coordinating benefits and managing trusts. Based in Fairfax, VA, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm serving over four million clients, offering a comprehensive range of advisory programs with an annual fee up to 1.35%, which may differ from other advisors in the Washington, DC area.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Liz Y
CFP®
Edgewater, MD
Dependent Financial Planning
Liz Yoder specializes in planning for children with special needs and holds CFP® certification, ensuring formal training in comprehensive financial planning. Based in Edgewater, MD, she offers flat-fee and negotiable fees, serving a diverse clientele with disabilities and their families, leveraging her background as a direct support provider and founder of Dependent Financial Planning to navigate government benefits and special needs trusts effectively.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $548,641
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Patricia V
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bethesda, MD
Wells Fargo Advisors
Patricia Van Kirk's 36 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including benefits coordination and special needs trusts. Based in Bethesda, MD, she operates within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, offering extensive resources and tailored strategies that differentiate her from other advisors in the Washington, DC area.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $514,335
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