CFP®-certified, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Wilmington, DE
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 underestimate future care costs.
- Benefit program knowledge. Confirm they understand government and community resources that support children with special needs.
- Long-term care planning. Ask how they incorporate future medical, therapy, and living expenses into your financial plan.
- Special needs trusts. Ensure they can explain how these trusts protect your child's eligibility for public benefits.
- Family coordination. Look for advisors who consider the roles of siblings and extended family in your child's support network.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Colleen W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Greenville, DE
Wells Fargo Advisors
Colleen Weaver's 29 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address the complex financial planning needs of families with children who have special needs, including benefit program knowledge and long-term care considerations. As a seasoned advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, she offers access to extensive resources and tailored planning tools, distinguishing her from others in the Wilmington area.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Joseph P
CFP®, Series 66
Philadelphia, PA
Wissahickon Wealth Management LLC
Joseph Purcell offers expertise in planning for children with special needs, backed by 16 years of industry experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to address complex financial needs. Based in Philadelphia, PA, he provides flat-fee financial planning starting at $1,000 and employs a discretionary, fundamental security-selection approach, distinguishing him from others with his focus on major life transitions and independent advisory services.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $680,374
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Robert S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Exton, PA
Comprehensive Financial Advisers
Robert Smith's 40 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of families planning for children with special needs, including long-term care and benefit program knowledge. Operating independently from Exton, PA, he offers personalized planning with a focus on downside risk management and charges $350 per hour, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or less extensive experience.
Experience: 41 years
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