Building a Village: Mike Delgass and Christine Lai on Supporting the Special Needs Community

In this episode, Mike LaMena speaks to Mike Delgass, Wealthspire Managing Director and Advisor, and Christine Lai,  cofounder and Executive Director of Special Education Legal Fund (S.E.L.F.), a nonprofit organization in Connecticut dedicated to leveling the playing field for families in special education by providing information and resources to enable families in need to successfully advocate for their children in special education.  Since 2018, S.E.L.F. has provided over $800,000 in grants for hundreds of families across 60+ school districts in Connecticut and Westchester County, New York. Michael Delgass serves as Vice Chair on the S.E.L.F. Board of Directors, and Christine Lai, Executive Director and Co-Founder of S.E.L.F., is a current client of Wealthspire Advisors LLC ("Wealthspire"). Ms. Lai did not receive direct or indirect compensation from Wealthspire for her involvement in the production of this podcast episode. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast may not be representative, see more reviews and disclosures at www.wealthspire.com.IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATIONWealthspire Advisors LLC and certain of its affiliates are separately registered investment advisers. This presentation is for general information and educational purposes only. It should not be construed as personalized investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice, or a guarantee that you will experience a certain level of results if Wealthspire is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide services.  While the information is considered to be reliable, Wealthspire cannot guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose, and makes no warranties with regard its use. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that any investment, investment strategy, or non-investment related or planning services will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. A copy of Wealthspire’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our services and fees is available upon request or at www.wealthspire.com.©2026 Wealthspire