CFP®-certified financial advisors working with retirees 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.
You might be transitioning into retirement or already retired and looking to manage your income and assets effectively. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how state-specific taxes like Massachusetts' "millionaire's tax" can impact your retirement income.
- Income tax awareness. Confirm how the advisor plans for additional state surtaxes on high income, which can affect your withdrawal strategy.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they prioritize which accounts to draw from to balance tax efficiency and cash flow needs.
- Social Security timing. Discuss when to start benefits to maximize your lifetime income, considering your overall retirement plan.
- Healthcare cost planning. Ensure they account for rising medical expenses and Medicare premiums in your long-term budget.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kari W
CFP®, Series 65
Boston, MA
RWA Wealth Partners
Kari Wolfson's 13 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to address retirement income and tax planning challenges specific to Massachusetts retirees. Operating from Boston with RWA Wealth Partners, she offers flat-fee options and serves high-net-worth clients, combining strategic asset allocation with both fundamental and quantitative investment methods, which distinguishes her from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $3,099,262
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Eric S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Harvard, MA
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Eric Sechman, a CFP® professional in Harvard, MA, specializes in retirement income strategy and plans for business owners, making him well-suited for retirees managing income in Massachusetts. Affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a large firm offering flat fees and diverse client services, he brings 19 years of experience and a background in both advisory roles and local finance committees, distinguishing him from other advisors.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $378,281
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Margaret W
CFP®, Series 65
Boston, MA
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Margaret Watson, a CFP® based in Boston, specializes in retirement planning for high-net-worth clients, including retirees and established professionals. Her firm, Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, offers a comprehensive approach combining active and passive strategies with tax-sensitive portfolio management, supported by a large firm structure and a flat-fee option, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee models.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Joseph M
CFP®, Series 63
Hingham, MA
AFG Fiduciary Services
Joseph McCarthy's extensive 44 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address retirement planning challenges specific to Massachusetts retirees, including tax and income management. His firm, AFG Fiduciary Services, offers discretionary portfolio management with a long-term, fundamental-analysis approach, serving high-net-worth clients with flexible fee structures including flat fees and asset-based charges, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $1,028,431
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Brian D
CFP®, Series 66
Burlington, MA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Brian Dudley, based in Burlington, MA, is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, specializing in retirement plans for business owners and active portfolio management. His firm, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, offers a strategic investment process blending passive and active management, and provides flat fees starting at $250, which may appeal to retirees seeking transparent pricing and comprehensive planning within a large, SEC-registered advisory firm.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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