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There are hundreds of financial professionals in your area. However, choosing the right advisor that understands your financial situation and meets your needs may be quite daunting. WiserAdvisor has a network of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms and has listed them below. You can find the details of each advisor, such as their qualifications, service offerings, etc., that you could use while searching for the financial advisor that best suits your financial and investment goals.

We have been in business for the last 2 decades and constantly update and maintain a highly trusted directory of vetted fiduciary advisors that meet rigorous standards.

WiserAdvisor's network of vetted financial advisors are from large Fortune 500 companies to small independent financial firms to suit each individual's comfort levels. Each and every advisor is pre-screened for industry experience, disclosures, and registrations with SEC and FINRA. Collectively, our pre-screened advisors serve thousands of happy clients, manage billions of dollars and provide financial freedom and security for families and individuals like you.

Please note that the list of financial advisors mentioned below do not include all the financial advisors in our network, as some have not been listed online as per their corporate compliance restrictions. More vetted fiduciary financial advisors near you may be available when you use our free advisor match tool to compare 2 to 3 financial advisors around you.

The financial advisors below offer several financial services such as wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, estate planning and much more.

List of Qualified Financial Advisors in Local

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Josh Darwin
REGAL FINANCIAL
669 South St,
Needham, MA 02492
30 Years Not Specified $10,000,000 Fee-Based
Jonathan Straus
CSNA (Certified Special Needs Advisor)
COMMONS CAPITAL
254 Second Avenue, Suite 130,
Needham, MA 02494
24 Years $24,000,000,000 $25,000,000 Fee-Based
Allworth Financial
ALLWORTH FINANCIAL
800 South Street Suite 350,
Waltham, MA 02453
Not Disclosed Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based
Michael MacLean
CFP®
MERCANTILE PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
255 Park Ave,
STE 1000,
Worcester, MA 01609
14 Years Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based

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Qualifications CRD# 2153443
Firm CRD# 125004
Series 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 669 South St,
Needham,
MA
02492
Phone Number 617-281-2721

Josh Darwin is a Registered Investment Advisor who helps investors of all sizes and experince levels. Josh has been helping investors in the markets since he graduated from Tufts in 1991. Josh beleives in holistic investing that starts with sound asset allocation and securities selection. Josh communicates well and provides a high touch advisory service. Josh lives in Needham and Fairhaven MA with his wife Ricki and sons Jack (18) and George (16). Josh enjoys following Boston Sports, golfing, boating, cooking, gardening and following markets of all types.

About Regal Financial

Regal Financial

Regal Investment Advisors focuses on the client relationship to understand your risk tolerance, time horizons, and objectives. We want to know your goals and dreams, and apply our expertise to help you achieve your desired outcome. Our goal is to help you become a better investor and create a financial plan that is right for you.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management


Qualifications CRD# 2839717
Firm CRD# 165738
Series 7, 24, 63, 65, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 254 Second Avenue, Suite 130,
Needham,
MA
02494
Phone Number 617-431-5155

Jonathan is the Founding Principal of Commons Capital. He has worked for many of the big Wall Street firms over his career including Smith Barney, Tucker Anthony, RBC Dain Rauscher, Advest and Merrill Lynch/Bank of America  three of them by way of acquisition. Jonathan has an extensive background providing comprehensive wealth management advice and services to individuals, multigenerational families, businesses and institutions. He is a member of a select group of advisors who can offer personalized, discretionary asset management services. This enables him to function as your personal portfolio manager and to construct a portfolio that is aligned with your investment objectives, time horizon, risk tolerance, and overall financial strategy. For the last 13 consecutive years, Jonathan received the Boston Magazine FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award for Overall Satisfaction. Five Star Professional partnered with Boston Magazine to conduct research to identify a select group of wealth managers who are exceptional in both their ability and their commitment to overall satisfaction. Fewer than 3% of the 20,000 wealth managers in the Boston area were selected. For the last 12 years, Jonathan was named to the Barron's Winners Circle Top Independent Advisors and invited to attend the annual conference. The Barron's Winner's Circle Top Independent Advisors Summit brings together the best in the business. It is designed to facilitate a free-flowing exchange of information, ideas and insights through peer-based communication and an unwavering focus on best practices and winning wealth management strategies.

About Commons Capital

Commons Capital

Commons Capital is an independent, boutique private wealth management firm delivering an extraordinary multi-family office experience. Founded in 2009, the firm is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts and maintains an office in New York City. We were established on the belief that we can greatly improve on the traditional Wall Street relationship. While economies of scale may substantially benefit financial institutions, they also create potential costs in the form of conflicts of interest. Our independence frees us from those biases and allows us to focus on what is important  you. We have created a dynamic organization offering effective, flexible, and visionary financial services to a select client base, transcending the capabilities and limitations of traditional firms. We work across continents and across cultures, calling upon all that our distinctive team have learned and have lived, to create innovative and decisive possibilities with the certainty of action.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications Firm CRD# 111167

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 800 South Street Suite 350,
Waltham,
MA
02453
Phone Number 888-242-6766

About Allworth Financial

Allworth Financial

Allworth Financial has been providing transparent, straightforward, and honest financial advice to individuals and families for more than 26 years. They are a fiduciary, fee-based firm that focuses on helping people achieve financial confidence. The advisors at Allworth are not salespeople, so their sole interest is providing the recommendations and advice people need to hear. During your free consultation, the advisor will listen to your goals, answer your questions, and lay out a series of next steps for success.

Advisory Services Provided:

Retirement Planning, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications CRD# 5457640
Firm CRD# 5457640
Series 7, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Commissions, Based on Assets


Office Location 255 Park Ave,
STE 1000,
Worcester,
MA
01609
Phone Number 774-239-1862

As a seasoned Certified Financial Planner® with over 13 years of industry experience, Mike brings objective insight to help his clients effectively address their most important financial priorities. He provides customized advice and investment strategies to affluent individuals, multi-generational families, and small business owners in Massachusetts and across the country. His holistic approach to financial management includes a thorough planning process and personalized strategies for his clients. Mike is a graduate of UMASS-Dartmouth, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Prior to forming Mercantile Private Wealth Management, Mike was a Vice President of Investments at Morgan Stanley. Mike has been recognized by Forbes as a Next-Gen Best-In-State Wealth Advisor in 2019. He is actively involved in the community, serving on the Board of Directors for Canines for Disabled Kids, as well as coaching youth Baseball.

About Mercantile Private Wealth Management

Mercantile Private Wealth Management

Mercantile Private Wealth Management was founded with a determination to provide informed, unbiased, and customized advice to help clients reach their goals. We believe forging long-term relationships that serve you well is at the heart of everything we do.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts


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