Most special needs children fall between the cracks, Walther says. "There is no credential in financial planning for special needs. I've been in touch with the IAFP, AICPA and the CFP board to at least set up an affinity group. I'd be happy to lead it."
Mary Rowland can be reached at [email protected]. She has been a business and personal finance journalist for 30 years and has written two books for financial advisors: Best Practices and In Search of the Perfect Model.