Worcester, MA Cedar St. Office

Matthew Palmgren is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Raymond James and Associates, and Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company. Palmgren serves on the board of Rutland Youth Soccer, a local youth sports organization. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes an in-house investment management team and proprietary screening processes to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, offering a range of advisory services through affiliated custodians and a network of advisors.

Brett Kubiak is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Cambridge Investment Research and Cetera Advisor Networks, and concurrently serves with the Worcester Police Department. Kubiak is also appointed as a life insurance and fixed annuities agent. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through multiple programs and access to third-party managers. The firm employs a proprietary mutual fund screening process and supports advisors in providing customized investment solutions alongside fiduciary services.

Raymond Clifford Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. since 2012 and has been associated with The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Clifford & Reno Insurance Agency for over three decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a principal in insurance sales and holds shareholder positions in local restaurant businesses. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an in-house investment management team and employs a proprietary mutual-fund screening process alongside multiple advisory options.

Jay Merrill is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Worcester, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at American General Life Insurance Company, Banner Life Insurance, Clifford & Rano Associates, and Lincoln Investment Planning. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Paxton Little League and is a part-owner and officer of McGrath & Merrill Associates, an independent financial advisor office. Capital Analysts serves individual and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, offering both model and custom portfolios alongside third-party manager access. The firm’s investment decisions are guided by an in-house investment management team and operate with a range of client authority options and affiliations.

Angela Casasanto is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, LPL Financial, M&T Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services. Casasanto serves as Co-Chair of the Charlton Cultural Council and is involved with the Women's Initiative of the United Way as a Finance Sub-Committee member. She also leads the Massachusetts CSA Leaders Network, a professional group for Certified Senior Advisors. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management utilizing an in-house Investment Management & Research team, as well as custom portfolios and third-party managers, supported by complex custodial arrangements and affiliations with Lincoln Investment.