# Financial advisors for tax planning in Massachusetts > For tax planning in Massachusetts, talk to a fee-only planner who plans tax across years, not one who only looks back at last year's return. Ask whether they prepare returns or work alongside your preparer, because that changes who does what. Records to start with include Grant Joiner of Vineyard Wealth Group, Brendan O'Rourke of Greenway Financial Advisors LLC and Anthony Salotto of Delphinus Financial Advisors, LLC. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/massachusetts/ 198 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated October 30, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to about tax planning in Massachusetts? For tax planning in Massachusetts, talk to a fee-only planner who plans tax across years, not one who only looks back at last year's return. Ask whether they prepare returns or work alongside your preparer, because that changes who does what. Records to start with include Grant Joiner of Vineyard Wealth Group, Brendan O'Rourke of Greenway Financial Advisors LLC and Anthony Salotto of Delphinus Financial Advisors, LLC. - [Grant Joiner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/grant-joiner/), Vineyard Wealth Group, Vineyard Haven. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee. - [Brendan O'Rourke](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brendan-orourke/), Greenway Financial Advisors LLC, Burlington. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. - [Anthony Salotto](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/anthony-salotto/), Delphinus Financial Advisors, LLC, Mansfield. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: fixed fees. - [Susan Moore](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/susan-moore/), Moore Financial Advisors, Ltd., Watertown. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: hourly, ongoing planning fee. - [John Kochevar](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-kochevar/), Kochevar Financial Planning, LLC, Grafton. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee. - [Maureen Demers](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/maureen-demers/), Demers Financial Planning, North Andover. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Massachusetts work on tax planning? The Wellspent public graph lists 198 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Massachusetts, at 89 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for tax planning in Massachusetts located? Of the 198 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Massachusetts, 31 are in Boston, followed by 11 in Braintree and 9 in Dedham. ## How do fee-only advisors for tax planning in Massachusetts charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for tax planning in Massachusetts is a percentage of assets, used by 84% of the 198 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 60% charge by the hour and 55% 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 tax planning have? For tax planning, look for the EA and CFP. In Massachusetts, 47% of the 198 advisors listed hold the CFP. - EA (2% of advisors listed): Enrolled agents are licensed by the IRS and focus on tax. - CFP (47% of advisors listed): The CFP connects tax decisions to the rest of the plan. ## How do Massachusetts advisors for tax planning compare with the rest of the US? 60% of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Massachusetts charge by the hour, compared with 41% of the 5,860 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## Does Massachusetts tax income on top of federal tax? Yes. Massachusetts has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Massachusetts resident should project it alongside federal tax. ## What should I ask a financial advisor about tax planning in Massachusetts? - Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer? - Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection? - What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end? - How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk? - How will you plan for Massachusetts tax alongside federal tax? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for tax planning 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. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Ashley Rittershaus](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ashley-rittershaus.md) | Curious Crow Financial Planning | Revere, Massachusetts | CFP | One-time planning fee | | [Glenn Brown](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/glenn-brown.md) | PlanDynamic, LLC | Framingham, Massachusetts | CFP, CRPC, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer | | [MaryAnne Gucciardi](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/maryanne-gucciardi.md) | Wealthmind Financial Planning LLC | Cambridge, Massachusetts | CFP, RICP, BA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Mike Morton](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mike-morton.md) | Morton Financial Advice | Harvard, Massachusetts | CFP, ChFC, RLP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Rana Choubah](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rana-choubah.md) | Meridian Financial Advisors, LLC | Holliston, Massachusetts | CFP, CRPC, CRPS, MPAS | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Steven Stanganelli](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/steven-stanganelli.md) | Clear View Wealth Advisors, LLC | Amesbury, Massachusetts | AEP, CFP, CRPC, MS | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Christopher Lazzaro](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-lazzaro.md) | Plan For It Financial, LLC | Salem, Massachusetts | ChFC, RICP | One-time planning fee, Subscription, Hourly | | [Jay Abolofia](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jay-abolofia.md) | Lyon Financial Planning, LLC | Waltham, Massachusetts | CFP, PhD | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Stephanie Loeffel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stephanie-loeffel.md) | Ascend Financial LLC | Scituate, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [T.J. van Gerven](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tj-van-gerven.md) | Memento Financial Planning | Boston, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Theodore van Gerven](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/theodore-van-gerven.md) | Memento Financial Planning | Boston, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Clandine Schrock](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/clandine-schrock.md) | Montis Financial | Waltham, Massachusetts | CFP, CPWA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [John Spoto](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-spoto.md) | Sentry Financial Planning, LLC | Andover, Massachusetts | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Justin Green](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/justin-green.md) | Assist FP | Marlborough, Massachusetts | CFP, MSFP | One-time planning fee | | [Quentara Costa](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/quentara-costa.md) | Powwow, LLC | North Andover, Massachusetts | CFP, MSFP | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Vincent Renaut](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/vincent-renaut.md) | Pier 42 Advisors | South Dennis, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Brendan O'Rourke](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brendan-orourke.md) | Greenway Financial Advisors LLC | Burlington, Massachusetts | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Grant Joiner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/grant-joiner.md) | Vineyard Wealth Group | Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts | CFP, AAMS, EA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Greg Peterson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/greg-peterson.md) | Adaptive Financial Solutions, Inc. | Cambridge, Massachusetts | BA, CFA, CFP, MA, MBA, PhD | Fixed fees | | [Misty Lynch](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/misty-lynch.md) | Sound View Financial Advisors, LLC | Newton Center, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Thomas Fisher](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-fisher.md) | Fisher Financial Strategies | Cambridge, Massachusetts | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Kelsey Brennan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kelsey-brennan.md) | Perennial Advisors Group, LLC | Westford, Massachusetts | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Liam Timmons](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/liam-timmons.md) | Timmons Wealth Management | Attleboro, Massachusetts | CFP, CIMA, MBA | Percentage of assets | | [Susan Moore](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/susan-moore.md) | Moore Financial Advisors, Ltd. | Watertown, Massachusetts | CFP, MS | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee | | [Anthony Salotto](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/anthony-salotto.md) | Delphinus Financial Advisors, LLC | Mansfield, Massachusetts | BS, CFP, EA, MS | Fixed fees | | [John Kochevar](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-kochevar.md) | Kochevar Financial Planning, LLC | Grafton, Massachusetts | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Kristin McKenna](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kristin-mckenna.md) | Darrow Wealth Management | Needham, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Matthew McCreary](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-mccreary.md) | Darrow Wealth Management | Needham, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Beth Lundberg](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/beth-lundberg.md) | Hawthorne Wellman Financial Planning | Tyngsboro, Massachusetts | CFP | Hourly, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Jeffrey Meenes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeffrey-meenes.md) | Meenes Wealth Partners | Shrewsbury, Massachusetts | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Jeremy Bohne](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeremy-bohne.md) | Paceline Wealth Management | Medfield, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [John Konetzny](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-konetzny.md) | The Practical Planner | Groton, Massachusetts | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Maureen Demers](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/maureen-demers.md) | Demers Financial Planning | North Andover, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Patricia Konetzny](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/patricia-konetzny.md) | The Practical Planner | Groton, Massachusetts | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Robb Pryor](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/robb-pryor.md) | Priority Tax & Financial Planning | Amherst , Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Scott Swartz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/scott-swartz.md) | AndersonLane Associates | Needham, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Antonette Grimm](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/antonette-grimm.md) | TFC Financial | Boston, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Charles Lawson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/charles-lawson.md) | Heritage Financial Network | Concord, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Christopher Gauthier](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-gauthier-4861803.md) | Proactive Financial Solutions 360 | North Attleboro, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Jane Barney](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jane-barney.md) | TFC Financial | Boston, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Jared Brock](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jared-brock.md) | Brock Hill Wealth Management | Newton, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [John Russell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-russell.md) | Peak Asset Management | Needham, Massachusetts | CFA | Percentage of assets | | [Kyle Cote](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kyle-cote.md) | TFC Financial | Boston, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Leann Sullivan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/leann-sullivan.md) | TFC Financial | Boston, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Michael Meehan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-meehan.md) | TFC Financial | Boston, Massachusetts | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Michelle Wells](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michelle-wells.md) | Darrow Wealth Management | Needham, Massachusetts | CFA | Percentage of assets | | [Miguel Rios Amurrio](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/miguel-rios-amurrio.md) | TQM Wealth Partners | Marblehead, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Renee Kwok](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/renee-kwok.md) | TFC Financial | Boston, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Sarah Rioux](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sarah-rioux.md) | TFC Financial | Boston, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Alexander Weiss](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alexander-weiss.md) | Napier Financial | Braintree, Massachusetts | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | Showing the first 50 of 198. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/massachusetts/?page=2 ## Related - [Retirement planning in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/massachusetts.md) - [Estate planning in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/massachusetts.md) - [Family wealth transfer in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/family-wealth-transfer/massachusetts.md) - [Founders in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/founders-pre-exit/massachusetts.md) - [Small business owners in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/small-business-owners/massachusetts.md) - [Retirees in Massachusetts](https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/massachusetts.md) ## About this data Sources and verification: https://find.wellspent.co/methodology/ Query the directory programmatically: https://api.wellspent.co/mcp (MCP, read-only, no auth).