Special Needs Answers
Kathryn Humecki & Associates, Ltd.
If you wanted to describe Kathryn E. Humecki & Associates, Ltd, you might use the word “driven”. Every day we challenge ourselves to learn more and do more to serve our clients. Kathryn’s own story embodies this goal.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Partner Nancy M. Spain, a founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, focuses her career in general and probate-related law.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Partner Richard C. Spain concentrates his practice in estate planning, trust matters, real estate, and corporate representation.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Associate Sheri L. Willard concentrates her practice in traditional and special needs estate planning, general probate, and guardianship matters. Sheri is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, a professional network that provides the highest quality service and the ... (read more)
Rubin Law
Attorney Benjamin (Benji) Rubin, Brian’s youngest son, Mitchell’s “little/big” brother, graduated from the University of Illinois Law School, Magna Cum Laude, and received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University.
Dutton Casey & Mesoloras
Kathryn is one of only a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. She has practiced exclusively in elder law since 2004.
Savant Wealth Management
I've been involved in the financial services industry since 2006 after graduating from the University of Kansas. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as well as a Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®).
VanderVeen Elder and Special Needs Law
Jennifer is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation and is accredited by the Veteran’s Administration to practice before the VA. She is a member of the Elder Law sections of both the Indiana and Michigan state bars.
Wilson & Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law LLC
Current Employment Positions: Partner Bar Admissions: Illinois, 1983 Education: Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1983 Birth Information: 1954
Ganci-Clodi Law & Mediation, LLC
For twenty years, Attorney Carrie Ganci-Clodi has served as a Director of Special Education in variously-sized school districts and Special Education Cooperatives. In addition to her role in the educational sector, Ms. Ganci-Clodi is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Indiana. Through her independent law firm, Carrie practices in the areas of disability law, estate planning, family law, guardianships, and educational advocacy. Additionally, Carrie is a trained mediator and has taught for Olivet University since 2005. Ms. Ganci-Clodi teaches classes in special education methodologies and pedagogy, data analysis, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, and English as a Second Language. Recently, Carrie wrote the curriculum for a class in Olivet's newly founded special education department. Professionally, Carrie prefers to help lead change. For over twenty years, Ms. Ganci-Clodi has served on different Board of Directors and has supported interests at the state and federal level. Currently, Carrie sits on the Executive Board for Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE), Harbor House of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties, and the Rotarian Club in Pontiac, Illinois. Ms. Ganci-Clodi presents on a consistent basis and serves regularly as a guest speaker for different types of professional organizations. Personally, Carrie is in the process of raising three amazing young adults. Two of Carrie's children have received special education services which gives her a unique and close look into the field in which she advocates. With this personal background, Carrie is able to interweave her experiences as an advocate for her own children with her expertise in the field to analyze strong solutions for each diverse scenario presented by parents and families.
Dvorak & Kelliher, Ltd.
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Chamberlin Riechert Law Group P.C.
Sara Riechert is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Ohio. Ms. Riechert obtained a B.B.A. from the University of Cincinnati in 2003. She graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2007 and was admitted to the bar in Ohio that same year.
Rubin Law
Attorney Benjamin (Benji) Rubin, Brian’s youngest son, Mitchell’s “little/big” brother, graduated from the University of Illinois Law School, Magna Cum Laude, and received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University.
LT Family Financial Inc
Our founder, Stephanie Thompson, who knows firsthand the challenges that come with raising a child with special needs. When her boy was diagnosed, she found it difficult to navigate the overwhelming information and resources available.
Prudential Advisors
For over 30 years, Ms. Roach-Wilder's mission has been to create financial stability and alleviate some of the most compelling concerns of clients. .
Clancy & Associates Ltd
Katie focuses her practice on special needs planning for individuals with disablities and their families. As a parent of a child with special needs, she shares both personal and professional knowledge with the families she represents.
Clancy & Associates Ltd
Kate’s extensive experience in family law, as well as her perspective as a parent of a child with special needs, contribute to her natural gift of compassionate, personalized advocacy.
South Bay Financial Partners
Bio coming soon!
Oak Wealth Advisors
Mike’s passion for helping people led him to open Oak Wealth Advisors in 2008 so that families with special needs members seeking experienced and objective financial advice could access the same quality of service that has traditionally been available only to the very wealthy. Having a brother on the Autism spectrum, Mike has a first-hand understanding of the challenges and joys living with a family member with special needs bring. His mission is to assist individuals and families in achieving financial security and enjoying their lives to the fullest extent possible. Mike’s career includes leadership positions with three of the most respected independent financial advisory firms in Chicago prior to his founding Oak Wealth Advisors. In addition to his professional experience, Mike has served as president and/or treasurer of a number of Chicago-area special needs charitable organizations. Mike enjoys sharing his expertise and has done so through teaching classes on special needs financial planning at Texas Tech University, the University of Illinois, and the University of Wisconsin. He has also written articles for the Chicago Sun-Times, and has been featured or quoted in numerous national publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine, and Financial Planning.
The Estate Planning Law Group
Kirsten Izatt’s estate planning practice focuses on helping families enhance their lives today and secure their futures tomorrow.
Savant Wealth Management
I've been involved in the financial services industry since 2006 after graduating from the University of Kansas. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as well as a Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®).
Rubin Law
Attorney Benjamin (Benji) Rubin, Brian’s youngest son, Mitchell’s “little/big” brother, graduated from the University of Illinois Law School, Magna Cum Laude, and received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University.
Rivkin, Rivkin, & Kaplan, LLC
Denise Kaplan received her undergraduate degree (B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1995) from the University of Illinois and her law degree (Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, 1998) from the University of Illinois College of Law, where she was the Managing Editor of the Eld... (read more)
Rivkin, Rivkin, & Kaplan, LLC
Larry Rivkin received his undergraduate degree (B.A. with distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, 1989) from Stanford University and his law degree from the University of Chicago (1994), where he was a Lord Bissell Public Service Merit Scholar. Licensed in both Illinois and Florida, Larry... (read more)
Savant Wealth Management
I've been involved in the financial services industry since 2006 after graduating from the University of Kansas. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as well as a Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®).
Waypoint Estate & Business Planning
Since 1989, Don has helped a wide range of clients confidently navigate complex estate and business planning issues.
If you wanted to describe Kathryn E. Humecki & Associates, Ltd, you might use the word “driven”. Every day we challenge ourselves to learn more and do more to serve our clients. Kathryn’s own story embodies this goal. After 15 years as a postal worker, she decided to pursue something she might en...
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Partner Nancy M. Spain, a founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, focuses her career in general and probate-related law. She began her legal career in Cleveland, prior to relocating to Chicago in 1981 where she first worked in the trust department of the fo...
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Partner Richard C. Spain concentrates his practice in estate planning, trust matters, real estate, and corporate representation. A founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, Rick has focused much of his career on servicing the needs of individuals with disabil...
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Associate Sheri L. Willard concentrates her practice in traditional and special needs estate planning, general probate, and guardianship matters. Sheri is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, a professional network that provides the highest quality service and the latest information on legal developm...
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Attorney Benjamin (Benji) Rubin, Brian’s youngest son, Mitchell’s “little/big” brother, graduated from the University of Illinois Law School, Magna Cum Laude, and received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. Benji is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, an...
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Kathryn is one of only a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. She has practiced exclusively in elder law since 2004. Her practice focuses on long term care planning, estate planning, special needs planning, Medicaid planning and applications, and probate and trust administration. She devotes a substantial por...
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I've been involved in the financial services industry since 2006 after graduating from the University of Kansas. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as well as a Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®). My son has special needs, which has led to a passion for assisting other familie...
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Jennifer is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation and is accredited by the Veteran’s Administration to practice before the VA. She is a member of the Elder Law sections of both the Indiana and Michigan state bars. She is a past chairperson of the Indiana Elder Law section...
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Current Employment Positions: Partner Bar Admissions: Illinois, 1983 Education: Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1983 Birth Information: 1954
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For twenty years, Attorney Carrie Ganci-Clodi has served as a Director of Special Education in variously-sized school districts and Special Education Cooperatives. In addition to her role in the educational sector, Ms. Ganci-Clodi is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Indiana. Through h...
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Sara Riechert is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Ohio. Ms. Riechert obtained a B.B.A. from the University of Cincinnati in 2003. She graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2007 and was admitted to the bar in Ohio that same year. Ms. Riechert relocated to Illinois and became licensed to practice law i...
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Attorney Benjamin (Benji) Rubin, Brian’s youngest son, Mitchell’s “little/big” brother, graduated from the University of Illinois Law School, Magna Cum Laude, and received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. Benji is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, an...
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Our founder, Stephanie Thompson, who knows firsthand the challenges that come with raising a child with special needs. When her boy was diagnosed, she found it difficult to navigate the overwhelming information and resources available. Stephanie knew she wasn't alone, and felt that there had to be other parents who...
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For over 30 years, Ms. Roach-Wilder's mission has been to create financial stability and alleviate some of the most compelling concerns of clients. . Her first hand experience with the challenges of special needs parenting, divorce and women in business have evolved into a practical goals-based approach....
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Katie focuses her practice on special needs planning for individuals with disablities and their families. As a parent of a child with special needs, she shares both personal and professional knowledge with the families she represents. Katie commonly establishes first and third party trusts for individuals wi...
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Kate’s extensive experience in family law, as well as her perspective as a parent of a child with special needs, contribute to her natural gift of compassionate, personalized advocacy. She knows every decision that families must make have present and long-term impact on education, financial well-being, and their...
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Mike’s passion for helping people led him to open Oak Wealth Advisors in 2008 so that families with special needs members seeking experienced and objective financial advice could access the same quality of service that has traditionally been available only to the very wealthy. Having a brother on the Autism...
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Kirsten Izatt’s estate planning practice focuses on helping families enhance their lives today and secure their futures tomorrow. She excels in guiding her clients through the often confusing maze of financial and legal decisions to create plans that ensure the well-being of their families and the accomplishment...
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I've been involved in the financial services industry since 2006 after graduating from the University of Kansas. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as well as a Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®). My son has special needs, which has led to a passion for assisting other familie...
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Attorney Benjamin (Benji) Rubin, Brian’s youngest son, Mitchell’s “little/big” brother, graduated from the University of Illinois Law School, Magna Cum Laude, and received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. Benji is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, an...
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Denise Kaplan received her undergraduate degree (B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1995) from the University of Illinois and her law degree (Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, 1998) from the University of Illinois College of Law, where she was the Managing Editor of the Elder Law Journal and a Harno Fellow. Denis...
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Larry Rivkin received his undergraduate degree (B.A. with distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, 1989) from Stanford University and his law degree from the University of Chicago (1994), where he was a Lord Bissell Public Service Merit Scholar. Licensed in both Illinois and Florida, Larry is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANN...
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I've been involved in the financial services industry since 2006 after graduating from the University of Kansas. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as well as a Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®). My son has special needs, which has led to a passion for assisting other familie...
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Since 1989, Don has helped a wide range of clients confidently navigate complex estate and business planning issues. Don closely collaborates with other attorneys, financial planners, accountants, and insurance professionals in order to achieve the specialized planning goals of each and every client, one client at a ti...
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