Independent, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Cambridge, MA

Chloe Sanders is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she served in the U.S. Army Reserve and has worked in various roles including at American Eagle Outfitters and hospitality establishments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by centralized operations and comprehensive due diligence.

Juleby Hirsch is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Cambridge, MA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Hirsch has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. Outside of advising, Hirsch is the owner and manager of an LLC established to support a minor family member’s online affiliate marketing business, overseeing its financial and operational aspects. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals linked to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm separates planning services from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated structure using affiliated funds.

Todd Kobelski is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he leads The Kobelski Group. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006, beginning his career as a financial advisor at Fidelity Private Wealth Management. Todd specializes in serving affluent individuals and families, focusing on areas such as education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Todd holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Villanova University and completed the Financial Planning Certificate Program at Bryant University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designation. Additionally, Todd is registered with the National Football League Players Association as a financial advisor. Over his career, he has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list from 2018 through 2026. Outside of his professional role, Todd resides in Acton, Massachusetts with his wife and two children. He is involved in his community through coaching youth sports, including Acton Boxborough Pop Warner, and participates in volunteer initiatives. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, boating, dancing, football, and surfing.

Klea Pula is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience working at J.P. Morgan entities since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America, Flight Services & Systems, and Mangia Bene. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Dennis Sexton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cambridge, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA and Harvard Federal Credit Union and has held roles with Advisory Group Equity Services Ltd and MKA Executive Planners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Alan Toman is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Regal Investment Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Bankers Life. Outside of his advisory role, Toman is active in the insurance sector, offering accident and health insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and traditional life insurance products through American Senior Benefits and as an insurance agent. Regal Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and other registered advisers, serving a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party model portfolios across various asset classes, with advisers selecting allocations and granting Regal authority to implement and manage strategies.

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Stephen Harris is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2023, he worked for Fiba Basketball and East Stroudsburg University. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.