John R. James, CDFA™
President and Founder

  John R. James is the President/Founder of Special Solutions and a Licensed Advocate with Protected Tomorrows®. He has been serving individuals and business owners for over 40 years in the financial services industry.

 
  During this time, among other experiences, he has been involved with a regional non-profit foundation, both as a board member and as the interim Executive Director. 
  
  Through this involvement he gained experience in planned giving, endowments, and estate and care planning for individuals.

In the Life Planning process,
 
  John and his staff have committed themselves to delivering an extremely high level of service, much like a concierge in a five-star hotel. The diversity of John’s experience has prepared him well to service the various needs of his clients.

  His mission is to assist families with special needs children or adults by adding order to a chaotic stressful situation and a renewed level of hope. Recently he acquired the designation as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst or CDFA™ for the purpose of providing his unique skills and information to couples in the process of divorce.

Providing Order with Passion and Wisdom to Secure your Present and Future

What is Protected Tomorrows® ?

  Protected Tomorrows®
is a nationwide network of independent financial advisors specifically trained to guide families through The Process for Protected Tomorrows®.  

  These Protected Tomorrows® Advocates are carefully selected both for their financial expertise and personal connections to the special needs community, which enables them to relate to the families they serve.

  Protected Tomorrows® was developed by financial planner Mary Anne Ehlert, whose sister Marcia was born with cerebral palsy.  

What Will You Get From Protected Tomorrows® ?

  When you work with a Protected Tomorrows® Advocate, you'll gain the knowledge you'll need to build a viable Future Care Plan™ for your child.  Together, you'll address the many concerns you may have, including those regarding:

·         Potential benefits

·         Legal considerations

·         Transition planning

·         Residential opportunities

·         Employment opportunities

·         Recreational choices

·         Funding the future

·         Family communications