Seasoned, active portfolio management financial advisors in Rhode Island
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 actively manage your investments and want to respond quickly to market changes, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of active portfolio management. Without this expertise, you might face unnecessary risks or miss opportunities by sticking to a passive or rigid strategy. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating market ups and downs, which can help you stay on course.
- Market timing insight. Ask how they decide when to buy or sell assets, not just what to hold.
- Risk adjustment approach. Confirm how they tailor your portfolio to changing market conditions and your comfort level.
- Cost awareness. Inquire about how they manage trading costs and tax implications from frequent portfolio changes.
- Performance evaluation. Look for how they measure success beyond benchmarks, focusing on your personal goals and risk tolerance.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David D
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
North Kingston, RI
Green Street Wealth Advisory, LLC
David Dicenso's 38 years of experience and expertise in active portfolio management and options & derivatives strategies equip him to handle dynamic investment needs in Rhode Island. Operating through Green Street Wealth Advisory, which employs a long-term, buy-and-hold approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis, he offers fee-only services with a 1.95% AUM fee, catering to individual and institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $364,203
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Michael R
Series 63, Series 66
Warwick, RI
Commonwealth Financial Network
Michael Ruggieri's 21 years of experience and expertise in active portfolio management make him well-suited for investors in Rhode Island seeking seasoned guidance in this area. Affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm supporting nearly 3,000 advisors, he offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly consulting, and also brings additional strengths in tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy, distinguishing him from others focused solely on active management.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Daniel M
Series 66
Riverside, RI
Merrill
Daniel Mc Carthy brings 25 years of experience in active portfolio management, making him well-suited for investors in Rhode Island seeking seasoned guidance in this area. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm offering diverse managed account programs and tax-focused strategies, he serves mid-career professionals and high earners, charging a 1.10% fee for managed strategies under $2 million, which may appeal to clients valuing integrated trading and capital-markets support.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Ned P
Series 63, Series 66
Providence, RI
1 St Discount Brokerage, Inc.
Ned Pascucci's 30 years of experience and expertise in active portfolio management, options and derivatives strategies, and retirement plans for business owners make him well-suited for clients seeking seasoned guidance in Rhode Island. Operating from 1 St Discount Brokerage, Inc., he offers a diverse investment approach combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, with flexible fee structures including a 2% AUM fee and hourly consulting rates, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $590,504
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Timothy L
Series 63, Series 66
Sanibel, FL
Fidelity
Timothy Lynch's extensive 31 years of industry experience and expertise in active portfolio management make him well-suited for investors seeking dynamic investment strategies in Rhode Island. Working with Fidelity, a large firm, he combines seasoned insight with a background in both active and passive investing, offering a broad perspective that balances market timing and risk adjustment for clients in Providence.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $234,793
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