Financial advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Boston, Massachusetts
Which financial advisor should I talk to as an ultra-high-net-worth family in Boston?
For ultra-high-net-worth families in Boston, talk to a fee-only firm with a team across investing, tax, and estate work, and ask who actually does each part. At this level, how fees scale on large balances matters as much as the percentage you're quoted. Records to start with include Lauren Overzet of Civic Financial, Joshua Kazlauskas of TwinFocus and Jessica Welch of Choate Wealth.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Lauren Overzet Civic Financial, Boston City Holds the CFA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee.
- Joshua Kazlauskas TwinFocus, Boston City Holds the CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Jessica Welch Choate Wealth, Boston City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
How many fee-only financial advisors in Boston work with ultra-high-net-worth families?
The Wellspent public graph lists 35 fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Boston, at 3 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.
How do fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Boston charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Boston is a percentage of assets, used by 100% of the 35 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 97% charge by the hour and 97% charge fixed fees.
How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Massachusetts?
Fee-only financial advisors in Massachusetts charge a median of $5,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 21 Massachusetts firms.
How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Massachusetts?
A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Massachusetts has a median price of $3,000. We found this across the published prices of 27 Massachusetts firms.
What credentials should a financial advisor for ultra-high-net-worth families have?
For ultra-high-net-worth families, look for the CFA and CFP. In Boston, 43% of the 35 advisors listed hold the CFA.
- CFA43% in Boston
- The CFA supports complex portfolios.
- CFP20% in Boston
- The CFP keeps the whole picture together.
How do Boston advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families compare with the rest of the US?
97% of fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Boston charge by the hour, compared with 44% of the 1,133 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.
Dark bars are Boston. Light bars are all US advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families.
Does Massachusetts have an estate tax?
Yes. Massachusetts has its own estate tax, separate from the federal one, and its threshold can be lower.
What should I ask a financial advisor as an ultra-high-net-worth family in Boston?
- What would I pay in dollars, on my balance, each year?
- Who on your team handles tax and estate work?
- How many clients my size do you serve?
- How do you handle private investments?
- How would you plan for Massachusetts's estate tax as well as the federal one?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors for ultra-high-net-worth families in Boston?
Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.
All 35 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Overzet We deliver a boutique planning experience for highly-compensated individuals and high-net-worth families who desire the partnership, service and knowledge of a team of financial professionals. | Civic Financial | Boston | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Amy Qiu | Choate Wealth | Boston | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jessica Welch | Choate Wealth | Boston | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Corrigan Rayfield | TwinFocus | Boston | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Gibbons | TwinFocus | Boston | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ona Vredenburg | TwinFocus | Boston | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Wendy Karkoska | TwinFocus | Boston | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Erin Kerr | Choate Wealth | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Harrison Odaniell | Choate Wealth | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jacob Kidder | Choate Wealth | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jonathan McGraw Bentley | Choate Wealth | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Kelsey Sullivan | Choate Wealth | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tamer Alamuddin | Choate Wealth | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Andreas Migliaccio | TwinFocus | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Garrett Walsh | TwinFocus | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jeffrey Heisler | TwinFocus | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John Pantekidis | TwinFocus | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joshua Kazlauskas | TwinFocus | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Laurence Grosbaum | TwinFocus | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Paul Karger | TwinFocus | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Wesley Karger | TwinFocus | Boston | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alison Svizzero | Choate Wealth | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Diana Malcom | Choate Wealth | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Graham Johnstone | Choate Wealth | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Hideyoshi Watanabe | Choate Wealth | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Louis Marchant | Choate Wealth | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mark Perry | Choate Wealth | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Patrick Collins | Choate Wealth | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brett Feldman | TwinFocus | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Carlton Bradshaw | TwinFocus | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Catherine Fraga | TwinFocus | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jonathan Pate | TwinFocus | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Marsallo | TwinFocus | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Paul Thompson | TwinFocus | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| William Waldrip | TwinFocus | Boston | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
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