About this episode

Two J.P. Morgan moms share their personal experiences and financial planning strategies for children with disabilities.

Moms, so much of parenthood is planning…from what to feed our children, to where they should go to school, and ultimately, how to prepare them to leave home and start their own lives. For parents of a child with a disability, these layers are more complex because they include decisions about long-term care. And this requires a unique approach to financial planning. On MomCast today, two incredible moms and private bankers with J.P. Morgan join us to share the support network they’ve built and the financial considerations they’re managing. Meghan Thornton and Kristine Augenthaler are based in Fairfield County, CT but are passionate about helping parents across the country. They introduce us to their families and take us behind their own financial strategies, plus: *why having a special needs child requires planning for two lifetimes: their own and that of their child *the challenge of finding a diagnosis and then accepting the nuances of education and healthcare that follow *finding strength through one another, then helping other families navigate the unknown *how to build a team of trusted professionals, including education advocates, financial planners, attorneys, and more *the…

People in this episode

Guests: Meghan Thornton, Kristine Augenthaler

Topics covered

• financial planning
• children with disabilities
• parenting
• long-term care
• support networks
• education
• healthcare

Keywords

• financial planning
• disability
• parenting
• long-term care
• support network
• education
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: J.P. Morgan

Places: Fairfield County, CT, Fairfield County, CT

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