Financial Advisors in Newton, Massachusetts (Middlesex County)

Beverly Chapman, CFP
At Values: Financial Counseling and Education, I am a solo practitioner working with clients on an hourly fee basis. Through a series of face-to-face working session we develop a clear picture of the client's current financial position and work through the questions, issues and decisions they face. I do not manage portfolios for clients, but I do education and coach clients through managing their own portfolios using mutual funds and exchange traded funds.... See More

Timbuktu Capital Management, LLC offers financial planning and investment advice. (Financial planning includes tax planning, insurance planning, retirement planning and estate planning. Financial planning services may include consultations and/or written plans, which analyze a client's financial situation and makes appropriate recommendations for strategies and methods of implementation of the strategies.)

Timbuktu Capital Management, LLC provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, families and their related entities, trusts and estates, pension plans, and family businesses. Timbuktu Capital Management, LLC works with clients to define financial objectives and to develop strategies for reaching these objectives, some of which may include: identification of financial problems, cash flow and budget management, tax planning, risk exposure review, investment management, education funding, retirement planning, estate planning, charitable goals, special needs planning, family business succession issues, business management issues, business planning, fringe benefits, and/or other issues specific to the client.

Timbuktu Capital Management, LLC’s compensation is solely from fees paid directly by clients. The firm does not receive commission based on the client’s purchase of any financial products, including insurance. No commissions in any form are accepted. No referral fees are paid or accepted. No benefits are received from custodians/broker-dealers based on the client securities transactions (“no soft dollar benefits”).

Assets under the direct management of Timbuktu Capital Management, LLC are held by independent custodians, including TD Ameritrade, TIAA-CREF, Vanguard, Fidelity, Schwab or others, in the client’s name. Timbuktu Capital Management, LLC does not act as custodian of client’s assets, although we may at times be considered by the regulatory agencies to technically have “custody” over certain types of accounts held at independent custodians.... See More

Ira Rapaport, AIF, CFP, CIMA, CPA/PFS
New England Private Wealth Advisors LLC (NEPWA) is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment advisory firm. Our consultive team approach is designed to assist high net worth families and institutions in making financial decisions consistent with their goals and values. We provide a full range of services for the development, implementation, management and ongoing oversight of a comprehensive wealth strategy. We think strategically across all asset classes, utilizing both traditional and alternative investments in designing highly customized portfolios. Minimum Investable Asset Requirement: $2 million ... See More

Jane King, CFP
FFA provides sound, well-reasoned financial and investment advice to individuals, families and business owners. We understand that each client has specific needs and very personal goals. We analyze investment options, make specific recommendations, and design and implement a customized portfolio, which we carefully manage. We monitor the performance of that portfolio and suggest changes when necessary.
We are a small firm that enjoys working as a team with our clients and with each other. By serving as advocates and educators, we are able to translate complex data into clear information that helps facilitate well-informed financial decisions. We listen carefully to our clients. We help them understand the issues and develop relationships that are personal and enjoyable.
The complexities of our economy, the uncertainties of the stock market, and the length of time one must live on retirement savings require serious evaluation to ensure financial independence. We provide our clients with a full range of financial planning services, all of which are covered by the asset management fee.
Fairfield Financial Advisors delivers fee-only objective financial advice that is not tied to the sale of a product. Investment portfolios recommended by Fairfield Financial Advisors primarily use no-load mutual funds and individual securities. Buying and selling is done primarily through Charles Schwab & Co., and all securities are held in the name of the client.
About the President: Jane V. King is a financial advisor and money manager who spent twenty years in the investment business before starting the firm in 1993. She was a Vice President at both the Massachusetts Investors Trust and at The Keystone Group. She later served as a Senior Vice of Integrated Resources, Inc., a financial services company in New York City. Ms. King as a bachelor’s degree in French and Russian and has earned the designation of Certified Financial Planner.... See More

Robert Hockett, BA, CFP
As a fee-only, independent fiduciary, Modera Wealth Management is committed to providing advice in the best interests of its clients to help them reach their financial objectives. We offer comprehensive wealth management and portfolio management services using integrated financial planning strategies, disciplined rebalancing and diversified asset allocations with historically low-correlated, cost-efficient investments designed to minimize portfolio risk. Our professionals provide depth and breadth of industry experience and are dedicated to building trusted partnerships with clients working toward their long-term financial success. Modera manages over $2 billion in client assets as of January 1, 2017.
Our wealth management services are designed to be comprehensive and intended for clients with at least $1 million in investment assets. Alternatively, in select cases where a prospective client has entered the rapid accumulation phase, our services may also be appropriate. This may apply to some licensed professionals and other business owners who have reinvested heavily in their businesses and now need to diversify separately from their core businesses. We invite you to contact us for an initial consultation to explore if we should work together. If we are not the right firm for you, we would be more than happy to refer you to a fee-only firm that may be more appropriate.
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Michael Gross, CFP, CPA, MST
Our clients lead full lives and see the value in engaging a professional to save precious time, steer their financial lives in the right direction, and avoid catastrophic mistakes.
Our investment management clients tend to be career focused individuals or families who own a home, have at least $250,000 in investable assets, are in a high tax bracket, have accumulated savings, and consistently spend less than they earn. They know what it takes to properly manage their investments but don't have the time to spend on asset allocation and minimizing risk. They have worked hard to accumulate wealth and understand the importance of hiring a professional to preserve it and ensure that it grows at a reasonable rate.
Rising Tides Financial clients are largely concerned with organizing their finances, planning for retirement, minimizing their income taxes, and maximizing returns while mitigating unnecessary risks.
To see if Rising Tides Financial is the right fit for you, we're happy to offer a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation.... See More

Jennifer Lane, CFP
Compass Planning Associates helps families, individuals, and small-business clients achieve financial security, knowledge, and control over their money. Our fee-only, client-centered approach provides education and guidance to help you achieve your financial goals and dreams. With offices in downtown Boston and Newton, Mass., the Compass Planning Associates will work closely with you on all of your financial planning needs. We offer a variety of services and plans customized to meet your individual needs. No minimum level of assets is required, and it's never too early or too late to learn how to become financially savvy! Our mission is to help people make wise financial decisions whatever their stage in life or business development. When you leave our offices, you will do so feeling confident -- knowing you have an experienced team of caring professionals steering your financial course.... See More

Jeffrey Augustine, CFA, CFP, RTRP

I deliver financial solutions through a tailored approach and a genuine interest in clients' evolving needs.

As a financial advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, I believe success should be measured not just by your present financial well-being, but by how confident you feel about your future. My mission is to help you plan your financial goals by maintaining your financial focus, through a personal relationship based on knowledgeable advice, high level service and advanced financial planning. I take a holistic approach to the financial planning process to help my clients plan for their dreams and goals. It all starts with a strategic plan that covers your needs in the context of your entire financial picture. Once we establish a firm direction, I work with my clients to help them determine the best ways to take action. Together, we review progress toward your goals and adjust the strategy to reflect personal, economic, and tax law changes. I'll create financial strategies and ongoing service that help you adapt to changing needs and goals over time.

Whether you're looking for retirement planning or income, investment strategies, tax planning strategies, estate planning strategies, funding your child's education, or just where to start, I will work together with you. I offer a broad range of financial products and services to help meet your needs.

I possess the experience and qualifications to help you plan for your financial goals.... See More

Whether you're planning your retirement or already retired, you can benefit from a relationship with Devonshire.

You need advice you can trust; a financial advisor who is unbiased, who is not influenced by commissions, and who is not paid to sell products. You want a relationship that can always place your interests first; an advisor with proven experience and the right professional credentials.

Devonshire Asset Management can give you the peace of mind that comes from planning a secure future. You can be confident in knowing your personal financial matters will be safely and professionally managed.

Devonshire specializes in providing pre-retirement planning and income-focused portfolio management. Maximizing income, providing multiple sources of growth and preserving principal are critically important areas of expertise.... See More

Rand Spero, CFP, M.Ed., MBA
Street Smart Financial is an independent, registered investment advisory firm based in Lexington, Massachusetts. We help clients develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy. We take a multi-disciplinary approach to planning and investing. The president’s background in psychology helps us better understand our clients’ values, financial needs and goals. His background in strategic planning helps us develop various scenarios which must be considered including large gains and declines in various asset classes.The president’s background as an educator helps him demystify the financial jargon and educate clients about their own personal financial situations. We apply the same care and attention to our client’s investment portfolio as we do to our own portfolios.A thorough understanding of each client enables us to determine how much risk they are willing to take for a certain level of return. We consider the client’s employment and financial situation before developing specific investment strategies and portfolios. Clients’ personal situations change and we revise their portfolios to reflect this. ... See More

Providing retirement and protection solutions.

SAGEbroadview Wealth Management is an independent, Fee-Only Registered Investment Advisory firm with offices in in Morristown, NJ, Farmington, CT, & Burlington, MA specializing in providing busy professionals and their families with wealth management services. We help clients build customized financial plans and investment portfolios. We also help corporate managers/directors make the best use of their complex compensation and benefit packages according to their individual goals.

Our firm philosophy: LEARNING and EDUCATING, with an emphasis on applying academic evidence to sensible, real-life investing; CARING for our clients in a fiduciary relationship; and SIMPLIFYING financial lives.... See More

At First Financial Trust, we see wealth management differently. Above all, your needs are personal and we are always thinking based on what’s best for you and your future. With this in mind, our mission is to put each client’s best interests first. We have an experienced team that includes Investment Officers, Trust Administrators, and Financial Planners. Altogether, they offer comprehensive solutions that can be tailored to your specific short and long term goals.

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Jeanne Sullivan, CFP
Financially in Tune provides financial planning and investment management services to clients. Clients can either delegate the management of their portfolio and pay a retainer fee to Financially in Tune or clients who want guidance on a more limited set of issues can work with Financially in Tune on an hourly or project basis.... See More