Needham Heights, MA Office

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Commonwealth Financial Network

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Commonwealth Financial Network

Total advisors

2,675

Across 1,180 offices

Clients per advisor

133 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$568,323 High

HNW client ratio

12% Typical

About

Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual‑registered broker/dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that serves a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of individual and institutional clients, managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser‑support platform that includes discretionary and nondiscretionary managed‑account programs (PPS Custom, PPS Select, PPS Direct), access to third‑party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Advisors work with clients to define goals and risk tolerance and may implement portfolios using Commonwealth’s internally managed model portfolios (Investment Management and Research team) or by outsourcing execution and model implementation to third‑party platforms and subadvisers (for example, Envestnet, SEI, and Orion). Commonwealth acts as a wrap‑fee program sponsor and back‑office provider—covering trading, reporting, and householding—while offering a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, annuity subaccounts, and personalized indexing and tax‑aware options.

Noteworthy aspects disclosed in the firm’s brochure include its acquisition by LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. on August 1, 2025 and recent regulatory matters, including a March 2026 SEC judgment that resulted in a $5,000,000 civil penalty and earlier SEC enforcement related to mutual fund share‑class disclosures. The firm also discloses material conflicts arising from its clearing and sweep arrangements—notably revenue‑sharing with its clearing firm—and a range of advisor compensation and transition incentives (administrative‑fee discounts, graduated payouts, and forgivable loans) that can affect program availability and recommendation incentives.

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Expertise

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Location

75 Second Ave, Ste 605

Needham Heights MA 02494

Advisors at this office

11

Advisors at this office

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Richard A

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Needham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Richard Allred is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and has worked at Core Wealth Advisory since 2021. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 2,900 affiliated advisors and manages approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides comprehensive adviser support, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement and plan consulting, and custody and clearing services.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Robert R

CFP®, Series 63

Needham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Robert Rice is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Needham, MA. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009, with a brief period at Harvest Wealth Management, where he is also a co-owner. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing advisory programs, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and operational support. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing options.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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John S

Series 63, Series 66

Needham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

John Stevens is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Core Wealth Advisory, The Vanguard Group, Inc., and Vade Group, Inc. He also has experience outside finance, including teaching at Boston College and Roman Catholic High School. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad platform of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and back-office services, serving both individual and institutional clients.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Oliver S

Series 65

Needham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Oliver Scholle III is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he served in the U.S. Navy from 2013 to 2021 and worked at Harvest Wealth Management, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and customizable investment solutions while maintaining a substantial clearing and custody relationship with National Financial Services LLC.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Oliver S

Series 63, Series 66

Needham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Oliver Scholle Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2015, including his current tenure starting in 2018, and also works with Harvest Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of Brooks Point, LLC, an entity involved in managing residential real estate in Fishers Island, NY. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, while providing operational, technology, and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Cynthia P

Series 66

Needham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Cynthia Packard is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth since 2015, also maintaining a role at Tilton Wealth Management since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary public. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Joshua B

CFP®, Series 66

Needham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Joshua Benet is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and is a 50% owner and manager of Harvest Wealth Management, where he has been active since 2009. His work history includes two separate tenures at Commonwealth Financial Network totaling 16 years. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including investment management, compliance, and practice management. The firm offers access to diverse investment products and discretionary model portfolios, positioning itself as a platform and operations provider for affiliated advisors.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Lindsy O

CFP®

Needham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Lindsy Owens is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Harvest Wealth Management, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network, having previously worked for ThomasPartners, Inc. for ten years. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Dustin C

Series 63, Series 65

Needham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Dustin Cidorowich is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Core Wealth Advisory and R.W. Roge & Company, Inc., and spent fourteen years at Electric Insurance Company. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Kenneth G

CFP®, Series 63

Needham Heights, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Kenneth Garon is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2023. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Investacorp Advisory Services. He is also the owner of Garon Financial, where he provides tax preparation services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Elizabeth M

Series 63, Series 65

Needham, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Elizabeth Mara is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to her current role, she spent eight years at Harvest Wealth Management. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform offering managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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