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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGERS
Mark R . Provost CPA / PFS , MST President and CEO
11
YEAR WINNER
Eleven-year winner Mark R . Provost , CPA / PFS , MST
D & P Investment Advisors , Ltd .
• Investment management
• Retirement planning
• Financial planning
• Estate planning
• Trusted advisor with long-term client relationships
My primary focus is to guide my clients through the challenges and triumphs they may encounter in their finances , thus allowing them to achieve their financial goals . Tax laws and policies change all of the time . My 39 years of tax experience allows me to utilize tax-efficient strategies to maximize my clients ’ investment returns and thoughtfully execute planning .
10 High Street , Unit B • Wakefield , RI 02879 Phone : 401-792-0100 • mprovost @ dpialtd . com
FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER
For additional information about the firm , including registration status , fees and services , send for the Firm ’ s Disclosure Brochure using the contact information herein . Lic . 4516166 .
Matthew Ricci BFA™ , CRPC ®, Financial Advisor
• Retirement planning and income strategies
• Investment management
• Intergenerational planning
Left to right : 2023 – 2024 winner Matthew Ricci ; 2012 – 2018 and 2023 winner Wayne Ricci ; Diliya Ture ; Leo Varriale
At Seaside Financial Group , it is our mission to build lasting partnerships with our clients and have a positive impact on their lives . We strive to provide peace of mind through sound financial advice tailored to each client ’ s unique goals .
36 S County Commons Way , Suite C8 South Kingstown , RI 02879 Phone : 401-681-4615 matthew . ricci @ ampf . com www . ameripriseadvisors . com / matthew . ricci
FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER AWARD WINNER
Investment products are not insured by the FDIC , NCUA or any federal agency , are not deposits or obligations of , or guaranteed by any financial institution , and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value . Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional as working with a financial advisor is not a guarantee of future financial success . Ameriprise Financial Services , LLC . Member FINRA and SIPC .
This award was issued on 12 / 01 / 2023 by Five Star Professional ( FSP ) for the time period 02 / 13 / 2023 through 08 / 31 / 2023 . Fee paid for use of marketing materials . Selfwealth managers were considered for the award ; 120 ( 17 % of candidates ) were named 2024 Five Star Wealth Managers . The following prior year statistics use this format : - 10 / 1 / 21 ; 2012 : 624 , 151 , 24 %, 11 / 1 / 21 , 2 / 8 / 21 - 9 / 10 / 21 ; 2020 : 614 , 132 , 21 %, 11 / 1 / 20 , 3 / 2 / 20 - 9 / 25 / 20 ; 2019 : 568 , 131 , 23 %, 11 / 1 / 19 , 2 / 25 / 19 - 10 / 7 / 19 ; 2018 : 12 / 1 / 15 , 5 / 6 / 15 - 9 / 30 / 15 ; 2014 : 677 , 204 , 30 %, 11 / 1 / 14 , 5 / 6 / 13 - 9 / 30 / 13 ; 2013 : 553 , 185 , 33 %, 10 / 1 / 13 , 5 / 6 / 12 - 9 / 30 / 12 ; 2012 : 287 , 111 , 39 %, 11 / 1 / 12 , 5 / 6 / 11
Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers . The award is based on 10 objective criteria . Eligibility criteria – required : 1 . Credentialed as a registered investment adviser ( RIA ) or a manager has not ; A . Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked , or payment of a fine ; B . Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and / or a total of five settled , registered through FSP ’ s consumer complaint process ; feedback may not be representative of any one client ’ s experience ; C . Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint ; D . Filed for personal bankruptcy within the client retention rate ; 7 . Five-year client retention rate ; 8 . Non-institutional discretionary and / or non-discretionary client assets administered ; 9 . Number of client households served ; 10 . Education and professional designations . FSP does not inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by FSP or this publication . Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee
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