Presessions: Academy of Special Needs Planners National Conference

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Thursday, March 27, 2025

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Attorney-Focused Presessions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Desk Open for Presession Attendees

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Fundamentals of Public Benefits for Persons with Disabilities

Ellen Cookman - Cookman Law P.C.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Holistic Strategies for Drafting Third-Party Special Needs Trusts

Cynthia R. Cox - Cox Law Group Inc.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Strategies for Safeguarding Public Benefits When a Special Needs Client Has Assets

Joshua L. Brothers - Brothers & Henderson, P.S.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Mastering Special Needs Trust Administration: Key Tips and Common Pitfalls

Aurora L. Basa - Wells Fargo Bank
Chantelle Walsh - Wells Fargo Bank

Financial Planner-Focused Presessions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Desk Open for Presession Attendees

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Collaborative Special Needs Planning: Integrating the Financial Advisor, Attorney, and Fiduciary for Comprehensive Care

Jerry L. Hulick - MassMutual
Frederick M. Misilo - Fletcher Tilton
Jeff Vistica - Vistica Wealth Advisors

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Building a Secure Future: Structuring Financial Plans for Special Needs Beneficiaries

Daniel Cutter - Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Joel Weissler - Weissler Law Group
Benjamin M. Howarth
Ann Koerner - National Care Advisors

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Income Tax Planning for Special Needs Families: Medical Expense Deductions, Credits, and Financing Strategies

Thomas M. Brinker, Jr. - Arcadia University

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Growing Your Special Needs Financial Planning Practice: Key Strategies for Success

Alisha Langford - Abeona Group
Mike Walther - Oak Wealth Advisors
Daniel Cutter - Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | ASNP Welcome Reception

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