Outstanding Women
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
DONNA SOWA ALLARD , CFP ®, AIF ®
President
Sowa Financial Group , Inc .
As president of Sowa Financial Group , Donna Sowa Allard , CFP ® , AIF ® , recognizes the importance of meeting her clients where they are , and developing a relationship based on trust and understanding . She says , “ There has definitely been a shift away from the traditional model of retirement , with more and more people planning to retire early , or opting for a more gradual transition to retirement . There is a growing need for tailored wealth management solutions that meet those needs as they change with each generation .”
Donna ’ s firm , Sowa Financial Group , has been providing wealth management and retirement planning services to investors in Southern New England for more than thirty years , while giving voice to the financial issues and concerns of the community on the long-running radio show and podcast , Don Sowa ’ s MoneyTalk . “ Our clients don ’ t just trust us with their money , they look to us to help them build and shape their legacy . That is a responsibility that we do not take lightly , and the reason why each decision that we make must first serve the well-being of the client , above all else .”
24 Albion Rd ., Ste . 340 , Lincoln , RI 02865 401-434-8090 • sowafinancial . com
Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network ® , Member FINRA / SIPC , a Registered Investment Adviser . Advisory services offered through Sowa Financial Group , Inc ., a Registered Investment Adviser , and fixed insurance products and services are separate and unrelated to Commonwealth .
CATHY CORELLI CHIANESE
President / Marketing Director
CC Media Partners
As no two tigers share the same stripes , CC Media Partners ensures your business message is as unique as you are , standing out boldly from the competition . Marketing and advertising are often viewed as art , but Cathy Corelli blends creativity with the science of strategy to deliver exceptional results . With more than twenty-five years of industry experience , Cathy brings an innovative and tailored approach to advertising and marketing for businesses across Rhode Island and Massachusetts .
At CC Media Partners , Cathy pairs strategic media buying with a full suite of inhouse services , including graphic design , copywriting and commercial production for TV , radio and OTT . From comprehensive media advertising campaigns to social media management and website development , CC Media Partners delivers solutions that amplify your brand .
401-437-8318 CCMediaPartners . com 765 Westminster St ., # 206 Providence , RI 02903
Cathy is a dedicated community advocate who supports RISPCA , Florida SPCA and DOGS , Inc . ( formerly Southeastern Guide Dogs ) and serves as president of the Executives Association of Rhode Island .
In today ’ s competitive market , you need a partner who treats your business like their own . Cathy Corelli and her longtime creative partner , Rosa Cantor , bring unparalleled personal attention and expertise to every project . “ Your success is our success ,” Cathy says . “ And we are honored to be part of it .”
114 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY I MARCH 2025