Caring for a loved one often extends beyond financial planning. It involves ongoing coordination, long‑term foresight, and empathy — especially as care needs, family roles, and responsibilities evolve over time.
At every stage, our work is grounded in listening, inquiry, and thoughtful stewardship — bringing experienced perspective to decisions that affect care, continuity, and family dynamics. Key considerations often include:
Coordinating special needs trusts and public‑benefit considerations
Modeling long‑term healthcare and caregiving costs across potential scenarios
Supporting multi‑generational planning to help ensure continuity of care
Establishing family governance frameworks to clarify roles and responsibilities
Coordinating conversations with legal, medical, and care professionals
The result is a trusted, collaborative relationship — one that helps families navigate complexity with care and confidence, so decisions are approached intentionally and plans remain responsive as life unfolds.
CARE FRAMEWORK FOR HNW/UHNW FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN & FAMILY MEMBERS
C
Clarify Goals and Family Dynamics: We begin by understanding your family's values, vision, and the unique needs of your child. This includes emotional, educational, and long-term care goals.
A
Assess Financial and Legal Structures: We conduct a comprehensive review of your current financial plan, estate documents, government benefits, and special needs trusts to identify gaps and opportunities.
R
Recommend Tailored Strategies: We design a customized roadmap that integrates wealth management, tax management, legacy planning, and care coordination to help secure your child's future.
E
Engage in Ongoing Support and Advocacy: We provide continuous guidance, collaborate with your legal and medical team, and adjust your plan as your family's needs evolve over time.
Our Second Opinion Service is designed for those with complex financial lives who are navigating significant change—and want clarity, confidence, and a trusted perspective. Learn how our team at The Otto Group may be able to help you.
Interconnected financial planning beyond investments alone
A portfolio plays an important role in our client relationships — but it represents only one component of your broader financial landscape. Financial planning considers how investment decisions interact with risk, liquidity needs, tax considerations, and long-term intentions.
Focus areas often include:
After-tax implications across the balance sheet
Risk, viewed holistically rather than in isolation
Legacy planning and intergenerational transfer
Liquidity, flexibility, and adaptability over time, supporting responsiveness as needs and circumstances evolve
This perspective helps keep planning grounded in alignment and adaptability — supporting thoughtful decision making rather than focusing on short-term performance measures.
Where coordination strengthens long‑term relationships — and guidance supports a path toward financial wellness.
Plaza at Five Points
50 Central Avenue, Suite 930
Sarasota, FL 34236
Office: (941) 203-7200
Fax: (941) 296-8535
Toll free: (888) 584-9643
Legal & Privacy | Web Accessibility Policy
Form Client Relationship Summary ("Form CRS") is a brief summary of the brokerage and advisor services we offer.
HTA Client Relationship Summary
HTS Client Relationship Summary
Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Securities offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. brokercheck.finra.org
©2026 Hightower Advisors. All Rights Reserved.
About Us
Our Team
Our Client Experience
Giving Back
Hightower Partnership
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
How We Work for You
Our Services & Solutions
Advanced Financial Planning
Financial Wellness Roadmap
Second Opinion Service
For Clients and Prospects
Professional Advisor Network