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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.
Providence
has
5
WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to
choose from and
83
non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in
Providence,
Rhode Island
have an average of
24
years of experience.
NOTE: The list of vetted financial
advisors in
Providence,
Rhode Island
mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due
to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may
be available when you use our free match service
to compare financial advisors near you in
Providence, Rhode Island.
| Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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John Finn
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), CLU®, ChFC® FINN AND MEEHAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT 850 Aquidneck Ave, Ste A4, Middletown, RI 02842 |
30 Years | $200,000,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Based |
| 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 |
|
Michael MacLean
CFP® MERCANTILE PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT 255 Park Ave, STE 1000, Worcester, MA 01609 |
14 Years | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
| Not Disclosed | Not Specified | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
Qualifications
CRD# 1505858
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 6, 7, 22, 24, 63, 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
850 Aquidneck Ave,
Ste A4,
Middletown,
RI
02842
Phone Number
401-848-4579
Since 1986, John has helped people plan for their retirement goals. After spending eleven years developing his practice at Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, he later built a financial services operation at Braman and White, where he pioneered the integration of this department with BankNewport. John became affiliated with LPL Financial in 1997. While providing objective and independent advice, John adheres to a methodical, rigorous process that seeks to deliver the highest degree of economic predictability. He works diligently with his clients to seek to improve the overall quality of their lives, both in the financial world and beyond it. Working alongside Sharon Meehan, they make it their mission to help clients feel confident knowing their financial house is in order. Above all, John believes they have one primary purpose: to build relationships with clients based on our core values of integrity, honesty, and perseverance. To continually fulfill that commitment, he has integrated a capable support staff with the technology, resources, and expertise of LPL Financial.
At Finn & Meehan Wealth Management, LLC, we strive to deliver a truly personal planning experience. We believe that effective wealth management encourages clarity, not confusion. By simplifying the complexities often associated with financial planning, we inspire clients to pursue their most valued goals. In working towards their financial and lifetime objectives, our clients can achieve renewed confidence. With this newfound confidence in their financial strategies, they can address their concerns about their financial future and return their focus to the things they enjoy most. Through all chapters of life, we strive to provide the financial guidance needed to seek your enhanced quality of life. We build relationships on our core values of honesty, integrity, and perseverance. Genuine connection and chemistry are key to success, and we work strive to create a truly comfortable environment for clients to enjoy. By uniting the capacity of a major brokerage firm with the personal touch of a boutique practice, we can build disciplined financial plans tailored to your unique goals. While large enough to access leading resources and relationships across the industry, our firm remains intimate enough so we can truly know our clients and continue developing lasting relationships.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Qualifications
Firm CRD# 111167
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based
Office Location
800 South Street Suite 350,
Waltham,
MA
02453
Phone Number
888-242-6766
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
| Firm Name | No. of Advisors | No. of Clients | AUM | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1690 | $1,859,565,019 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
|
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| 11 | 872 | $1,252,646,454 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Other (ANNUAL/MONTHLY FIXED CONSULTING FEE)
|
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| 10 | 766 | $1,203,964,021 | A percentage of AUM, Other (1 NON-DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNT)
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| 5 | 647 | $1,014,384,154 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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| 13 | 1937 | $751,788,800 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
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| 8 | 1119 | $606,286,541 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING -PERCENTAGE OF PLAN ASSETS)
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| 3 | 482 | $500,080,991 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
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| 6 | 1009 | $433,145,184 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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| 12 | 493 | $369,284,849 | A percentage of AUM
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| 7 | 770 | $344,604,919 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
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| 12 | 142 | $263,932,400 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
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| 4 | 264 | $162,707,200 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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| 3 | 238 | $126,015,288 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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| 1 | 97 | $122,367,787 | A percentage of AUM
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| 26 | 123 | $3,141,093 | A percentage of AUM
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