Daniel Seidman

With over 18 years of experience in financial planning, estate management, and investment advisory services, I founded Vineyard Wealth Group to help families, individuals, and non-profits navigate their financial journeys with confidence. My approach combines personalized planning, trusted advice, and innovative strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals and values, with a particular emphasis on Social Security analysis and decision-making as a cornerstone of financial success. Prior to starting Vineyard Wealth Group, I spent nearly 14 years at Charles Schwab, managing a $15 billion complex with over 30 employees, and served as a Senior Financial Advisor at Martha's Vineyard Investment Advisors. These experiences honed my ability to deliver comprehensive and collaborative wealth management solutions. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, I bring advanced expertise in asset management, estate planning, tax strategies, and Social Security planning, along with credentials as an Accredited Asset Management Specialist® and Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor®. My Six Sigma Black Belt certification further reflects my commitment to efficiency and excellence in service delivery. Beyond the numbers, I’m deeply invested in my community. I serve on the board of the Martha’s Vineyard YMCA, actively support local initiatives, and completed the 2023 Boston Marathon, raising over $8,000 for the Doug Flutie Jr. Autism Foundation. Let’s connect and explore how I can help you achieve financial clarity, optimize your Social Security decisions, and enjoy lasting peace of mind.

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Susan Roman is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Roman Retirement Planning, LLC since 2018. Her prior roles include positions at Strategic Planning Group, Inc., Cutter Financial Group, LLC, and Precision Capital Management. She is also a licensed attorney who does not practice law and is licensed to produce life insurance products. Roman Retirement Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a mix of long-term trading and various analysis methods to tailor portfolios and utilizes third-party managers and automated advisory platforms for investment management.

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