Media Coverage

Video Interviews

In April 2012 Michael was featured on the CNN show "Your Bottom Line" with Christine Romans as part of CNN's coverage of National Autism Month.

The High Cost of Autism

In November 2015, Michael was featured on 2 Minute Tips for Autism with Kristin! discussing first steps for financial planning for families with Autism.

2 Minute Tips for Autism with Kristin!

Quoted Articles

In July 2022, CNBC.com quoted Michael in the article "Here’s how ABLE accounts, special needs trusts differ ... and how they can work together"

Here’s how ABLE accounts, special needs trusts differ ... and how they can work together

In May 2022, CNBC.com quoted Michael in the article "Creating a special needs trust? Here are the costs, what you need to know and who to use." regarding special needs trusts.

Creating a special needs trust? Here are the costs, what you need to know and who to use

In December 2021, CNBC.com quoted Michael in the article "If you have a child with special needs, here's how to plan for their life after you pass" about long-term financial planning for special needs families.

If you have a child with special needs, here's how to plan for their life after you pass

In December 2018, Financial Advisor Online quoted Michael in the article "Executive Medical Plan Mitigated Annual $70,000 Out-of-Pocket Cost" about helping a client mitigate the cost of autism services.

Executive Medical Plan Mitigated Annual $70,000 Out-of-Pocket Cost

In the March 2018 issue of Financial Advisor Magazine, Michael was quoted the article "The Latest College Scene" about how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will impact families saving and paying for college.

The Latest College Scene

In the March 2017 issue of Financial Advisor Magazine, Michael was quoted the article "College Math" about financial strategies to cut college costs.

College Math

In the April 2015 issue of Financial Advisor Magazine, Michael was quoted in the article "Helping Hand" discussing the ABLE Act and issues affecting special needs planning.

Helping Hand

In the September 2014 issue of Financial Advisor Magazine, Michael was quoted in the article "Tackling Diploma Debt" about student loan repayment strategies.

Tackling Diploma Debt

In December 2013, Michael was quoted on ThinkAdvisor.com in the article "Chartered Special Needs Consultant Designation a ‘Huge Step Forward’" (free registration required)

ChSNC a Huge Step Forward

In the July 2012 issue of Financial Advisor Magazine, Michael was quoted in the article "The Higher Costs of Higher Education" about 529 plans.

The Higher Cost of Higher Education

In the March 2011 issue of Financial Advisor Magazine, Michael was quoted in the article "Special Consideration" about special needs planning.

Special Consideration

Michael was featured on CNN as part of their coverage of the first National Autism Day in April 2008.

CNN Transcript of National Autism Day 2008


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