Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners in Cambridge, MA
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you own a business or founded a startup, you likely face complex financial decisions that intertwine your personal and business finances. Without seasoned guidance, it's easy to overlook tax implications or mismanage cash flow, which can jeopardize both your business and personal goals.
- Business and personal finance integration. Look for advisors who understand how your business income and expenses affect your personal financial picture.
- Tax strategy awareness. Confirm they consider local tax nuances, like the 'Millionaire's tax' surtax on high incomes, in their planning.
- Exit and succession planning. Ask how they help prepare for selling or passing on your business to protect your wealth.
- Cash flow management. Ensure they address how to balance reinvesting in your business with meeting your personal financial needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Heide L
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Heide Lee's 35 years of experience and ChFC® designation equip her to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Cambridge, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k)s. Affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, she combines retirement income strategy with insurance expertise, differentiating her from advisors focused solely on investment management.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Joshua S
Series 63, Series 65
Boston, MA
Mad River Investors
Joshua Stewart's 21 years of experience and focus on founders and business owners make him well-equipped to navigate the complex financial needs of entrepreneurs in the Cambridge area. His firm, Mad River Investors, employs a concentrated, long-term equity approach and serves high-net-worth clients with a 1.5% annual AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with broader or less specialized investment strategies.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $3,234,697
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Nicholas P
Series 63, Series 65
Boston, MA
Cetera
Nicholas Papakyrikos brings 29 years of experience advising founders and business owners, with expertise in wealth management, tax-loss harvesting, and retirement plans tailored for business owners. Operating from Boston with Cetera, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly consulting options, he combines financial planning with his CPA background, providing nuanced guidance on integrating personal and business finances.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Thomas T
Series 63, Series 66
Cambridge, MA
Merrill
Thomas Tucker's 27 years of experience and focus on founders and business owners in Cambridge, MA, equip him to navigate complex financial decisions involving personal and business finances. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm known for tax-focused strategies and managed account programs, he offers active portfolio management and tax-loss harvesting, with a 1.10% AUM fee for accounts under $2 million, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Richard H
Series 63, Series 65
Cambridge, MA
TIAA-CREF
Richard Held brings 22 years of experience advising founders and business owners in Cambridge, MA, with expertise in retirement plans like SEP and solo 401(k)s and general estate planning guidance. Working at TIAA-CREF, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers a 0.30% AUM fee and combines point-in-time planning with ongoing discretionary management, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $523,144
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