Top financial advisors working with dentists in Massachusetts

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're a dentist managing irregular income or planning for retirement, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial rhythms of your profession. A common mistake is treating your finances like a typical salaried employee's, which can lead to cash flow issues or missed tax advantages.

  • Income variability insight. Look for advisors who plan around fluctuating earnings, not just steady paychecks.
  • Practice transition planning. Confirm they can guide you through buying, selling, or valuing your dental practice.
  • Tax strategy for dentists. Ask how they handle deductions and retirement contributions specific to dental professionals.
  • Debt management expertise. Ensure they address student loans and equipment financing as part of your overall plan.

Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.

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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

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.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Dequan T

Series 63, Series 65

Waltham, MA

Transamerica Financial Advisors

Dequan Tian is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at United Healthcare and HSA Insurance, where he has assisted clients with health insurance applications as an independent contractor. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party money managers across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Marlean K

Series 63, Series 66

Pembroke, MA

OSAIC

Marlean Komar is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 35 years of industry experience, including over 26 years at Investacorp, Inc. and four years with Securities America Advisors, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice-President of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 223 and is president of Komar Wealth Management, Inc. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes a variety of asset-allocation tools and portfolio management approaches, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive

Jonah L

Series 66

Woburn, MA

Edward Jones

Jonah Lemieux is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Woburn, MA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles including positions at UPS, UKG, ClearCompany, and Insurance Consultants of VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Intergenerational Families
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Marcos L

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Brookline, MA

LPL Financial

Marcos Lopez Perez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brookline, MA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual clients, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ethan S

Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

Ethan Singer is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at The Colony Group, LLC and Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business sale tax planning Dentist Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Established Professionals Approaching retirement Values-based investing

Stephen B

CFP®

Charlotte, NC

Flat Fee Financial LLC

As a comprehensive financial planning firm we can assist you with your investment management, social security, debt management, budgeting, net-worth tracking, overall organization, tax planning, charitable planning, insurance review, and much more. As a flat fee firm we know the stock market isn't the only solution for your investment problems and love to brainstorm real estate, small business, private credit, and other alternative investment options that lead to the main goal. To improve your financial life and increase your net-worth. If you want a second set of eyes on your investments or financial decisions then feel free to give us a call and we'll talk through if we are a good fit for you. If not, then we will point you in the right direction.

Inherited wealth Student loan debt Dentist Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

James A

Series 63, Series 65

Aiken, SC

Merrill

James Adams is the Senior Resident Director at the Augusta Branch of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a financial advisor with Adams, Wilson & Associates. He has been a Merrill financial advisor for over 27 years, focusing on helping clients achieve their individualized financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System and a Master's Degree from the University of South Carolina System. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise includes college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. James and his wife, Claudia, have lived in the area for the past 30 years, making their home in Aiken, South Carolina. He is involved in the community as a member of the United Way of the CSRA Board. His personal interests include biking, boating, and golfing.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner Dentist
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Paul N

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Paul Nelson is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cain, Watters & Associates in 2024, he worked at Forvis Mazars LLP for six years and has additional experience in fitness-related roles. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions across multiple platforms. The firm also offers specialized services for practice transitions and dental service organizations.

Business sale tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Private / alternative investments Dentist Founder/Business Owner

David B

Series 66

Anchorage, AK

Edward Jones

David Balmer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anchorage, Alaska, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and also serves in the United States Air Force Reserve. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Business ownership considerations Business Financial Management Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Military & Veterans Dentist Educators, Teachers, and Academics Engineering Professional

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