Gary Ferreira

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Hingham, MA 02043

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

41 years

About

Gary Ferreira is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2004, he has dedicated over 38 years to providing financial advice and wealth management services to high net worth families, corporate executives, business owners, family foundations, and non-profit organizations. His approach includes developing customized financial strategies focused on wealth preservation, growth, and transfer, while collaborating closely with clients' tax and legal advisors.

Gary holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC®), CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR® (CPWA®), and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®). He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Boston College in 1984 and remains active in the Boston College Alumni Community.

His client focus areas encompass college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and personalized wealth approaches for women. Beyond his professional work, Gary volunteers with community organizations and supports children's causes such as St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Shriners Hospitals for Children. He enjoys activities including cooking, fishing, football, and yoga.

Client services

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2011 - Present (15 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2004 - Present (22 years)

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Business activities & affiliations

Matthew H

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Braintree, MA

Dreamfield Planning Group, LLC

I began my career in the financial services industry nearly ten years ago. Prior to founding Dreamfield Planning Group, I served as an associate wealth management advisor at Sconset Wealth Management—an advisory practice nested in the downtown Boston office of Northwestern Mutual—where I developed financial plans and managed investment assets. In a preceding role in the same office, I led an internal business unit providing investment consulting services to multiple financial advisors representing more than $200 million of assets under management (AUM). Previous to that, I served as an associate financial advisor at a Foxborough, Massachusetts financial planning practice and as a research analyst at a Cambridge, Massachusetts public policy research firm. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in History from Hendrix College and a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University. I am both a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a CFA Charterholder. I have lived for many years in Milton, Massachusetts with my wife Allie and our son Ben. In my spare time, I enjoy travel, reading, playing guitar, and taking long walks with the family dog, Louie.

Wealth management Active portfolio management General retirement planning Mid-Career Professionals Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

Julia C

CFP®

Hingham, MA

One Financial Design, LLC

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to wealth planning, and good financial advice means getting to know the unique person or family on a personal level. I’m a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™, and the Founder of One Financial Design. As a self-development enthusiast, I’ve spent countless hours thinking about how to use money to live a true and fulfilling life. Personally, my husband and I often come back to the goal of spending more time and money on family experiences with our two kids, before time passes us by. Are you ready to explore your financial possibilities? I can't wait to hear your story. Visit my website www.onefinancialdesign.com to learn more and schedule an introductory call.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Cash flow / budgeting Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)

Nick S

CFP®

Boston, MA

Evergreen Wealth Management

Evergreen Wealth Management combines institutional-grade technology with the personalized attention of a boutique firm. We serve individuals age 50+ who want expert retirement guidance without the layers of complexity and fees that come with traditional firms. As a flat-fee, fiduciary advisor, we charge $525 per month—regardless of how much you have invested. That means no AUM-based fees, no commissions, and no incentive to sell you anything. Our only job is to help you make smart, confident financial decisions and guide you through retirement with clarity. We leverage tools like eMoney for retirement planning, Holistiplan for advanced tax analysis, Nitrogen for risk alignment, and Schwab’s iRebal® for efficient trading and portfolio management. You get the power of a large-firm platform—with direct access to a CFP® who knows your name, your values, and your goals. We help answer the questions that matter most: Are we financially ready to retire? What’s our optimal Social Security strategy? How do we minimize taxes and create steady income? How should we invest for both safety and growth? Every relationship starts with a personalized plan, built around your vision and your numbers—not generic assumptions. And we don’t stop there. As life evolves, we adapt your strategy, manage the details, and stay by your side through every decision that matters. Evergreen was founded by Nick Stevens, CFP®, after 12 years at a national investment firm. Tired of impersonal service and product-pushing incentives, he built Evergreen to give clients what they truly want: independent advice, fair pricing, and a relationship with someone who takes their retirement as seriously as they do. Nick lives in Boston with his wife Rachel, their young son, and a spirited dog named Sam. He’s a weekend DIYer, avid golfer, and firm believer that planning and consistency are the keys to success—in both life and investing. If you're looking for a modern advisor with both high-tech tools and high-touch service, Evergreen Wealth Management might be the partner you've been looking for.

General retirement planning Income planning Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Elise S

CFP®

Milton, MA

Clearvue Advisors Llc

Do you have financial goals but aren't sure what steps you need to take to achieve them? Need help prioritizing? I help clients simplify their finances and develop a clear plan for building and preserving wealth, so they can focus on life's other priorities. I have over 20 years' experience working with busy professionals, retirees and their families. Credentials and education: Certified Financial Planner® Professional MBA, Northeastern University BS, Biology, University of Ottawa I grew up in Canada and moved to Boston to attend graduate school. After working at a large regional accounting firm, I founded Clearvue Advisors to provide unbiased fee-only financial planning advice and investment management services. I am based in Milton, MA, serving clients in the Boston area and nationwide virtually. Financial planning is not a one-time event. It's a process that helps you make well informed decisions throughout your life. My goal is to help you achieve peace of mind knowing you have someone to guide you through life's many transitions. Contact me for a free consultation to see if we're a good fit.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Established Professionals Gen X (Born 1965-1980)

Stephanie L

CFP®

Scituate, MA

Ascend Financial

If I asked you how to drive from Boston to Florida, you would probably tell me it’s a lot easier to get there with a map or GPS. Now what if I asked you how to get from here to… retirement? Financial planning is like a road map for your future. With a holistic perspective, we dive into every aspect of your financial situation, ensuring that no opportunity for growth or security is overlooked, and we put together a plan to help you realize your dreams. Then, we help monitor your progress, like a financial GPS, as you navigate traffic along the way, or choose to stop at a few scenic overlooks. I began my career in Corporate Finance, but my passion for personal planning was sparked when I realized that I missed a few financial opportunities in my own life. In the early years, between work and building a family, time is at a premium. While my husband and I had interest in managing our financial lives, we didn’t have the time to be intentional about it. Working with a financial professional would have been beneficial, but at the time, we didn’t know how to afford it, who to trust, or where to seek qualified advice. So, I decided to become the person we were seeking. In 2017, I started pursuit of the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, which requires a fiduciary oath to always put my clients’ best interests first. I founded Ascend Financial in 2023 because I believe financial planning should be accessible. At Ascend, we have no asset minimums. Our typical client is in their career-building phase, seeking advice on managing a lot of big-ticket expenses, and trying to maximize their opportunities for savings and retirement. In addition to comprehensive financial planning and investment management services, we also provide college funding analysis and student loan planning. Knowing that education is often one of the largest expenses a family incurs, we prioritize our skills in navigating the complex and ever-changing landscape of student loan and financial aid programs. At Ascend, we help clients organize their financial lives, dream about their goals, and analyze the what-if situations that come up. Our goal is to make sure that you see the opportunities that lie ahead, instead of noticing them in the rear-view mirror.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management General retirement planning Gen X (Born 1965-1980)

Joe B

CFP®, RICP®

Scituate, MA

Parkmount Financial Partners LLC

Hi, I am Joe, I have chosen to be a financial planner because I care deeply about helping people achieve an even greater future with their finances. I specialize in working with corporate professionals and families planning for a future in retirement. I have a lot of experience with employees at public Biotechnology and Defense Contracting Firms. I often see people start to work with me around 45-60 to get a head start on their future, but also have a variety of others I work with as well. I offer ongoing financial planning and investment services as well as one time plans. Utilizing my unique planning and investment philosophy, we can explore valuable financial opportunities, uncover blind spots, and build a plan that makes your money work harder for you. Parkmount Financial Partners has been featured well recognized publications such as Bloomberg, Investment News, iHeartRadio, Financial Planning Magazine, and GoBankingRates.com Reach out and schedule time for free initial consultation

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