What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Financial Advisor position at Baystate Financial?
Baystate Financial
Est. 1901 · New England · MMLIS · Fee-Based Planning · Fiduciary
This is not a posting for everyone
Baystate Financial is one of New England’s most distinguished
independent advisory practices. We don’t recruit widely. We extend invitations
selectively to advisors who are already excellent and who want to become
exceptional. If you’re looking for a B/D switch or a better payout grid, we
check that box, but this is not about how much more you can make. This
opportunity is about what your practice can grow to and realizing your vision.
If you want to break through your pain points and truly scale your practice,
keep reading.
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A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS
Baystate Financial is entering an exciting new era. Andrew Cleary
has assumed leadership from Dave Porter, bringing renewed vision, energy, and
direction to one of New England’s most respected advisory practices. A pivotal
moment and an exceptional time to join what comes next.
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WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1901, Baystate Financial is one of New England's most
sophisticated independent advisory boutiques — backed by the full institutional
platform of MML Investors Services (MMLIS), the broker-dealer of MassMutual.
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FEE-BASED PLANNING: The future is fee-based. Don't
get left behind.
Fee-based fiduciary planning is no longer optional. Every advisor
at Baystate is supported by a dedicated para-planner and case designer —
covering personal financial planning, business owner planning, and complex case
design. You focus on clients. We handle the depth.
✔Dedicated para-planner assigned to
your practice
✔ Case designer for complex
personal and business planning
✔ Full business owner planning
platform, exit, succession, deferred comp, retirement design
✔ Fee-based structures set by you that
align your interests with your clients
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LEAD GENERATION: We have a group of new advisors
to fill your calendar with qualified leads.
"Pre-set meetings with CEOs, CFOs, and business owners —
already engaged, already in your market. Show up, add value, close the
business."
✔ Joint-work appointments placed
directly on your calendar by our group of young advisors
✔ Strategy-level referrals only,
C-suite and business owner market exclusively
✔ Additive pipeline alongside your
existing book, shared revenue model
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THE INVESTMENT PLATFORM: Institutional depth. Every complex tool included.
✔ Private Placement Life & Annuity products
✔ Direct Participation Programs
(DPPs), non-traded REITs, oil & gas, equipment leasing
✔ Exchange Funds for single-stock
concentration risk
✔ Opportunity Zone investments,
capital gains deferral strategies
✔ Securities-backed lending,
SBLOCs, premium financing
✔ SMAs, UMAs, managed accounts,
fee-based advisory programs
✔ Executive bonus, split-dollar,
buy-sell, life, DI, LTC
✔ COLI, BOLI, 412(e)(3), defined
benefit/contribution, deferred comp
✔ Variable, fixed, indexed &
RILA annuities
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PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT: We diagnose your practice and
help you scale.
This is not generic coaching. We do a hands-on practice analysis —
revenue gaps, service model, positioning, client segmentation — and build a
roadmap with you.
✔ One-on-one consultation with
senior leadership
✔ Revenue gap analysis and growth
mapping
✔ Client segmentation, service
model optimization, goal accountability
✔ Ongoing coaching as your practice
scales
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WHAT WE REQUIRE
Non-negotiable: A deeply seasoned investment background. You must
speak fluently across asset classes, alternatives, tax-advantaged structures,
and sophisticated planning strategies.
✔ 3 years in business, established
client base, demonstrated production
✔ Deep investment expertise across
managed accounts, alternatives, DPPs, and advanced planning
✔ Planning-first mindset,
comfortable in the C-suite and boardroom
✔ Collaborative, driven to build
something lasting
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CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRY
No commitments, no pressure — just an honest conversation about
fit.
Peter Petri
Ppetri@baystatefinancial.com
617-271-4056
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Securities and investment advisory services offered through MML
Investors Services, LLC (MMLIS), Member SIPC. Baystate Financial is not a
subsidiary or affiliate of MMLIS. Alternative investments subject to
suitability review. Not an