New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

Melissa Boccaci is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63-licensed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2006, serving in her current role since 2023. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm typically constructs broadly diversified portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, monitors third-party managers and legacy positions, and incorporates alternative investments and options-based income strategies when appropriate.

Nicholas Distefano is a financial advisor at New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience, including three years at RSM US LLP. He holds a Series 65 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a real estate license for personal and family home transactions. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, and offers both continuous portfolio management and retirement-plan advisory services.

Sara Shores is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2006. New England Private Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, monitors third-party managers, and offers alternative investments and income-focused separate-account model strategies.

Ira Rapaport is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2005, including a prior period from 2005 to 2025 and a current tenure starting in 2025. His earlier experience includes seven years at Rinet Company, LLC. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs broadly diversified portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, offers alternative investments when appropriate, and manages specialized income-focused strategies alongside comprehensive financial planning.

Kelly Saffery is a CFP® certificant with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, Saffery worked at Boston Private Wealth for one year and completed four years of study before entering the industry. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, monitors third-party managers and legacy positions, and offers alternative investments and options-based income strategies alongside traditional financial planning.

Caitlin Polson is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2008. She holds a Series 65 license and is based in Wellesley, MA. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers continuous portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, with an investment approach that includes broadly diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, alternative investments, and options-based income models.

Sarah Lewis is a CFP® at New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She has been with the firm since 2015. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages broadly diversified portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, monitors third-party managers, and offers alternative investments and income-focused model strategies.

Timothy Dempsey is a financial advisor at New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at DHK Financial Advisors, Inc. for 32 years before joining his current firm. He holds a Series 63 designation. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers diversified portfolio construction using mutual funds and ETFs, alternative investments when appropriate, and specialized separate-account Model Strategies focused on income generation.

Michael Abbondanza is a financial advisor at New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has experience working at TimesSquare Capital Management and Kapitus prior to joining New England Private Wealth Advisors. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers diversified portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, alongside financial planning and retirement-plan advisory services.

James Karamourtopoulos is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Forefront Wealth Partners, Origin Financial, FP Alpha, Centinel Financial Group, Hereford Financial, Everyday Life, and GW&K Investment Management. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers diversified portfolio construction with mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, along with specialized model strategies targeting income generation.

David Young is a financial advisor at New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He began his advisory career in 2025 and was previously employed at Manulife John Hancock Brokerage Services and John Hancock, with additional experience at Liberty Mutual. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory services, and separate-account Model Strategies focused on current income.

Jeremy Sandler is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014 and previously worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and Mintz Levin Financial Advisors LLC. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on broadly diversified portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, monitors third-party managers, and offers alternative investments and options-based income strategies.