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Financial advisors for divorce in Massachusetts

Which financial advisor should I talk to about divorce in Massachusetts?

For divorce in Massachusetts, talk to a fee-only planner who has modeled divorce settlements, ideally before you agree to one. They can show what each option leaves you with after tax and in ten years, which a lawyer usually won't. Records to start with include Matthew McCreary of Darrow Wealth Management, Elise Stevenson of Clearvue Advisors and Debbie Levenson of Levenson Wealth LLC.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Matthew McCreary Darrow Wealth Management, Needham Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Elise Stevenson Clearvue Advisors, Milton Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Debbie Levenson Levenson Wealth LLC, Newtonville Holds the CFP. Fees on file: one-time planning fee, ongoing planning fee.
  • Kelsey Brennan Perennial Advisors Group, LLC, Westford Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
  • Robb Pryor Priority Tax & Financial Planning, Amherst Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Rana Choubah Meridian Financial Advisors, LLC, Holliston Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Massachusetts work on divorce?

The Wellspent public graph lists 43 fee-only advisors for divorce in Massachusetts, at 17 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for divorce in Massachusetts located?

Of the 43 fee-only advisors for divorce in Massachusetts, 16 are in Boston, followed by 7 in Westwood and 5 in Needham.

  • Boston 16
  • Westwood 7
  • Needham 5
  • Worcester 2
  • North Attleboro 2

Plus 11 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for divorce in Massachusetts charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for divorce in Massachusetts is a percentage of assets, used by 95% of the 43 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 60% charge fixed fees and 47% charge by the hour.

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.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Massachusetts

What credentials should a financial advisor for divorce have?

For divorce, look for the CFP. In Massachusetts, 60% of the 43 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFP60% in Massachusetts
The CFP covers the plan you'll live on afterward.

How do Massachusetts advisors for divorce compare with the rest of the US?

60% of fee-only advisors for divorce in Massachusetts hold the CFP, compared with 48% of the 949 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CFP 60% 48%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 95% 88%
  • Charge fixed fees 60% 48%
  • Charge by the hour 47% 58%

Dark bars are Massachusetts. Light bars are all US advisors for divorce.

How does Massachusetts divide property in a divorce?

Massachusetts divides marital property by equitable distribution, which means what's fair rather than automatically half.

What should I ask a financial advisor about divorce in Massachusetts?

  1. How many divorces have you worked on, and at what stage do you get involved?
  2. Will you compare settlement options after tax?
  3. How do you handle dividing retirement accounts?
  4. Do you work with my attorney, or only with me?
  5. How do Massachusetts's property rules change what I should ask for?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for divorce in Massachusetts?

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 43 advisors

Fee-only advisors for divorce in Massachusetts: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Rana Choubah Meridian Financial Advisors, LLC Holliston CFP, CRPC, CRPS, MPAS Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Clandine Schrock Montis Financial Waltham CFP, CPWA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Annie McQuilken Forever Financial Advisors, LLC Worcester CFP, CFT-I, MS Percentage of assets, Hourly
Debbie Levenson Levenson Wealth LLC Newtonville CFP, MBA One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee
Elise Stevenson Clearvue Advisors Milton CFP, MBA Percentage of assets
Kelsey Brennan Perennial Advisors Group, LLC Westford CFP Ongoing planning fee
Kristin McKenna Darrow Wealth Management Needham CFP Percentage of assets
Matthew McCreary Darrow Wealth Management Needham CFP Percentage of assets
Robb Pryor Helping individuals and small business professionals convert high income to high net worth. Priority Tax & Financial Planning Amherst CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Antonette Grimm TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Christopher Gauthier Proactive Financial Solutions 360 North Attleboro CFP Percentage of assets
Jane Barney TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
John Russell Peak Asset Management Needham CFA Percentage of assets
Kyle Cote TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Leann Sullivan TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michael Meehan TFC Financial Boston CFP, PFS Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michelle Wells Darrow Wealth Management Needham CFA Percentage of assets
Miguel Rios Amurrio TQM Wealth Partners Marblehead CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Renee Kwok TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Sarah Rioux TFC Financial Boston CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Andre Fernandes Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Brian Hennessy Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James Scanlan Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Joshua Devereaux Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Maclean Barach Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Matthew Biggar Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
William Lefavor Stage Harbor Financial Westwood CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Brian Presti TFC Financial Boston CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jenna Israni TFC Financial Boston ChFC Percentage of assets, Hourly
John Levangie Darrow Wealth Management Needham Not listed Percentage of assets
Michael Sly Strategic Financial Alliance Canton CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Scott Burg TFC Financial Boston CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
James Fonzi Breakwater Capital Group Stoneham CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Frederick Pryor TFC Financial Boston Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jessica Grande TFC Financial Boston Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Marcel Quiroga TQM Wealth Partners Marblehead Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Vannak Sao Proactive Financial Solutions 360 North Attleboro Not listed Percentage of assets
Adam Waitkevich Caveness Wealth Advisory Worcester Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Brian Burkhart Wealth Effects Boston Not listed Percentage of assets
Derek Liberti Wealth Effects Boston Not listed Percentage of assets
Jeffrey McHale Wealth Effects Pembroke Not listed Percentage of assets
Warner Wayne Wealth Effects Boston Not listed Percentage of assets
William Liberti Wealth Effects Boston Not listed Percentage of assets

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