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Sara Elizabeth Mcgrath

Advisor at Capital Analysts — Worcester, MA Cedar St.

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

21 years

Location

Worcester, MA 01609

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Capital Analysts

Multi-team

Total advisors

52

Across 257 offices

Clients per advisor

300 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$540,083 Typical

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Sara McGrath is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Capital Analysts, based in Worcester, MA, with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2012 and serves as President of McGrath & Merrill Associates, Inc., which operates under the Clifford & Rano Associates name. Outside of advising, McGrath coordinates girls’ youth lacrosse programs in Grafton. Capital Analysts serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through in-house model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies. The firm combines a proprietary mutual fund screening process with various client engagement models and maintains affiliations with Lincoln Investment and Pershing/BNY.

Client services

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Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Capital Analysts

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

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Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 0.15% or $200 minimum annually $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.12% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.10% $2,000,000+: 0.08%

Other

Account minimum: Depends on platform and individual Advisor; may be waived at sole discretion Minimum fee: Capital Analysts Administrative Fee with minimum annual fee of $200 assessed monthly ($16.67/month); minimum fee applies especially to accounts less than $133,333. Fee-only: Advisor fees up to maximum of 1.25% annually, negotiable by individual Advisor; Administrative fee as above.

Location

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Worcester, MA Cedar St.

57 Cedar St.

Worcester MA 01609

Advisors at this office

7

Most active in

Massachusetts · New Hampshire

Work history

21 years of industry experience

Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc.

2012 - Present • 14 years

Wyncote, PA

Legend Advisory, LLC

2005 - 2012 • 7 years

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Business activities & affiliations

Joe H

CFP®, Series 66

Westborough, MA

Financial Independence Advisors

Joseph Hoffman is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Independence Advisors a part of World Investment Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions with TIAA-CREF, Edward Jones and Vanguard. He is also licensed to recommend life, health, and variable insurance products. World Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, institutions, and retirement-plan clients. The firm offers model-based and customized portfolio solutions across discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a range of technology platforms and service offerings.

Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Retired Educators, Teachers, and Academics Public Service Employee University Employee Approaching retirement Retired
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, Series 66

Shrewsbury, MA

Meenes Wealth Partners

Jeffrey Meenes is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Blueprint Financial Planning, LLC since 2010. Meenes operates as the sole advisor at Meenes Wealth Partners in Shrewsbury, MA. Meenes Wealth Partners provides flat-fee, fiduciary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for pre-retiree and retiree households. The firm emphasizes evidence-based investment strategies focused on global diversification, tax-aware management, and client-approved, non-discretionary portfolio implementation.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Medicare planning Tax-loss harvesting Retired Approaching retirement Retired
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James B

Series 63, Series 65

Auburn, MA

Keystone Capital Advisors LLC

James Black is the sole advisor at Keystone Capital Advisors LLC in Auburn, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has experience in real estate consulting and property management through his concurrent roles at Long Run Property Solutions, Inc. and A&M Real Estate Consultants. Keystone Capital Advisors LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management with a long-term, equity-focused approach, supplemented by ETFs and mutual funds, and offers comprehensive financial planning including fixed-fee standalone services.

Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Joffrey B

Series 65

Shrewsbury, MA

Cigale Financial Services LLC

Joffrey Bremond is a financial advisor at Cigale Financial Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and concurrently serves as Controller at Middlesex School, where he oversees the accounting team and manages accounting systems. Prior to his current role, he held various positions at UMass Memorial Health Care and Medically Home. Cigale Financial Services LLC provides asset management, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services primarily to nonprofit organizations and individual clients. The firm's investment approach combines fundamental security analysis with modern portfolio theory and emphasizes long-term, passive strategies, diversification, and periodic rebalancing.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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William N

Series 63, Series 66

Bolton, MA

Yellow Dog Financial, Inc.

William Nickles is the sole advisor at Yellow Dog Financial, Inc., an independent firm based in Bolton, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of experience in the financial industry, having been with Yellow Dog Financial since its founding in 2008. Yellow Dog Financial, Inc. manages approximately $21.2 million for around 60 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors. The firm employs a goal-based planning process with a focus on passive, benchmark-tracking investments and manages accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis, combining comprehensive year-long financial planning with ongoing monthly support and retirement plan consulting.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Kyle M

Series 65

Marlborough, MA

Mannion Money Advisory

Kyle Mannion is a financial advisor at Mannion Money Advisory with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously been involved in sports management and consulting, including roles at 3 Step Sports LLC and CM8 Soccer Consulting & Management. Outside of financial advising, he serves as Accounts Payable Manager for 3 Step Sports LLC. Mannion Money Advisory provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, small businesses, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes a long-term, goals-based investment approach using diversified asset allocation, cost-efficient ETFs, and automated portfolio oversight.

Wealth management
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