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New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$3,072,921,608

Clients

376

90% high-net worth

Advisors

10

of 21 employees

Firm type

Multi Team

Clients per advisor

38

Low

Average account size

$8,172,664

About

New England Private Wealth Advisors (NEPWA) is a fee‑based investment adviser that serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.09 billion across several hundred client relationships. Its services include ongoing wealth management and financial planning, portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs and separately managed accounts, limited retirement‑plan advisory, and certain legacy income‑tax preparation services for longstanding clients.

The firm builds broadly diversified portfolios with an emphasis on low‑cost mutual fund share classes and ETFs, supplements discretionary management with third‑party separate account managers when appropriate, and generally consults with clients before implementing changes. NEPWA also offers three Diversified Income separately managed account model strategies that invest exclusively in ETFs—including options‑based or covered‑call “derivative income” ETFs—and are positioned to target elevated annualized income yields (the brochure cites targets in the roughly 8–12% range); clients who select these models are expected to choose the model that fits their circumstances and do not receive comprehensive financial planning as part of the model service.

Notable distinctions in the firm’s disclosure include its March 2025 acquisition by Aspen Standard Group (an Alpine Investors‑affiliated holding company) and the resulting affiliation with other registered advisers, which the firm identifies as a potential source of conflicts of interest. The brochure also highlights several operational practices that differ from many peers — continued legacy tax‑preparation work for some clients, block trading and aggregated executions for its model strategies (while custom wealth‑management accounts are generally traded individually), and a policy of not accepting proxy‑voting authority.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees negotiated case-by-case, billed quarterly, with annual cost-of-living adjustment up to 3%

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% annually $2,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.80% annually $10,000,001+: 0.50% annually

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000

Main office location

New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

36 Washington Street, Suite 280

Wellesley MA 02481-1922, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

California · Connecticut · District of Columbia · Florida · Illinois · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · Rhode Island · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Melissa B

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Wellesley, MA

New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

Melissa Boccaci is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC, where she has worked since 2006. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-only investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds and offers customized wealth planning and retirement plan advisory engagements.

Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nicholas D

Series 65

Wellesley, MA

New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

Nicholas Distefano is a financial advisor at New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and over nine years of industry experience, including prior work at RSM US LLP. He maintains a real estate license for personal and family home transactions. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-only investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and retirement plans, constructing broadly diversified portfolios primarily with ETFs and mutual funds while also offering alternative investment options for qualified clients.

Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sara S

CFP®, Series 65

Wellesley, MA

New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

Sara Shores is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2006. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-only investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm constructs broadly diversified portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, while also recommending third-party managers and alternative investments for qualified clients.

Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ira R

CFP®, PFS™

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

Ira Rapaport is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2005. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-only investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on broadly diversified portfolios using primarily ETFs and mutual funds, and offers customized wealth planning and retirement plan advisory services.

Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kelly S

CFP®

Wellesley, MA

New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

Kelly Saffery is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Boston Private Wealth in 2017. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-only investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds and offers customized wealth planning and retirement plan advisory services.

Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Caitlin P

CFP®, Series 65

Wellesley, MA

New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

Caitlin Polson is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2008. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-only investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, and also offers access to third-party managers and alternative investments for qualified clients.

Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sarah L

CFP®

Wellesley, MA

New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

Sarah Lewis is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC. She has been with the firm since 2015. New England Private Wealth Advisors offers fee-only investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm constructs broadly diversified portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, with capabilities to recommend alternative investments and third-party managers for qualified clients.

Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Timothy D

Series 63

Portsmouth, NH

New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

Timothy Dempsey is a financial advisor at New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at DHK Financial Advisors, Inc. for over three decades. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-only investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm constructs broadly diversified portfolios primarily using low-cost ETFs and mutual funds, while also evaluating third-party managers and alternative investments for qualified clients.

Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James K

CFP®, Series 63

Wellesley, MA

New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

James Karamourtopoulos is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Forefront Wealth Partners, Origin Financial, FP Alpha, Centinel Financial Group, Hereford Financial, Everyday Life, and GW&K Investment Management. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-only investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on broadly diversified portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, and it offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management with customized wealth planning and retirement plan advisory.

Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeremy S

CFP®, Series 63

Wellesley, MA

New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC

Jeremy Sandler is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with New England Private Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014. New England Private Wealth Advisors provides fee-only investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on broadly diversified portfolios using primarily ETFs and mutual funds, while also recommending third-party managers and alternative investments for qualified clients.

Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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