Stephanie Amber Powell

Optimize Your Investments and Save Thousands in Taxes. Easily. Strategically. Effectively. If you’re looking for a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), we’re here to help. Located in Boston, MA, but serving clients worldwide, we specialize in helping female investors and small business owners with financial planning, tax and estate solutions, and investment management. DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? You are a high-income professional making six figures but feel like you don’t have a big enough savings. You know you should be saving & investing but you’re not really doing it. Taxes, cash flow, and investing give you anxiety. You don’t know if you’re spending too much money in your business and personal life. It seems like your revenue is growing, but some months are better than others, and you don't know how to balance it out. You lack the confidence and clarity to make business and personal financial decisions. There's money coming in and going out, but you have no idea where it goes. Services We Offer: Investment & Financial Planning Services Imagine not having to constantly monitor fluctuating markets, ever-changing tax legislations, or adapting to new financial laws. We take care of all of that for you, offering a comprehensive service that handles all the complexities of financial management on an ongoing basis, giving you the peace of mind to focus on what you love most. VIP Financial Planning Day Ever wish you could just press a button and have all your financial life neatly sorted and optimized in just a day? Well, wish no more because our VIP Day is pretty much that! In just one power-packed day, we’ll dive deep into your finances, give you expert advice, and you’ll walk away with a clear financial roadmap tailored just for you and your business. And don’t worry, we keep it all jargon-free and super approachable! Investing DIY Courses Starting on that financial journey but not quite ready to go all-in with a personal financial advisor? Our DIY Investing Courses are pretty much like having a financial bestie in your pocket, guiding you as you take those first exciting steps in the investment world. All the tips and tricks packaged in a fun, easy-to-follow course that won’t break the bank. Its your friendly guide to starting on investments, where you call the shots, learning at your pace, and get that expert guidance you’ve been looking for!

Mark Waskow is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LifeMark Securities Corp. since 2018. His background includes prior roles at Foresters Equity and extensive entrepreneurial activities through THE WASKOW GROUP and TWG Consulting Group, alongside providing bookkeeping and paralegal services. He also serves as president of the Northern New England Museum of Contemporary Art. LifeMark Securities Corp. offers fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a suitability-driven approach with various managed account programs and personalized portfolio management options.

Alexander Merrill is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Merrill has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and Edward Jones, and he is also an employee at Southern New Hampshire University, where he facilitates finance course discussions and grades student work. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm’s investment approach includes fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and access to alternative investments, with a notable focus on predominantly non-discretionary assets.

Edward Scribner is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been affiliated with Scribner Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and joined Commonwealth Financial Network in 2023. He is based in Bradford, Vermont. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Nicholas Marinelli is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in both public sector roles, including positions with the State of Vermont and various Vermont cities, as well as in the financial services industry. Marinelli serves as Treasurer on the board of the Vermont Recreation & Parks Association. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed accounts.

Brian Ficek is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, Inc., Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Sentinel Financial Services Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.