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Recognition continues to follow the success of Heritage Financial’s Chuck Bean.  The most recent tribute comes from Forbes Magazine, who ranked Chuck 2nd  in the “excluding Boston” category on their recent Best-in-State Wealth Advisors List. “We’ve been working hard to improve the client experience for our growing clientele, and this recognition is a welcome acknowledgement… More >

Heritage Financial Services  is pleased to announce that our CEO, Chuck bean has been named to Barron’s  2019 Top Financial Advisors list.for the sixth consecutive year.   This prestigious award includes many factors for consideration, including multiple facets of assets under management, revenue and quality of practice. “We continue to be honored by the recognition of… More >

Introduction During the first quarter of 2019 stock markets around the world rebounded swiftly from their December 2018 lows. The United States’ stock market produced a total return of 14.04%; developed international stock markets 9.98%; and emerging markets’ stocks 9.91%. The high yield bond market in the United States returned 6.89%. Commodities returned 6.32%. Even… More >

  Introduction On the whole, investors found 2018 a challenging year. Asset classes aligned with negative returns, both in the United States and internationally. This alignment made multi-asset class, diversified portfolios less effective at limiting losses. We still believe a widely diversified asset allocation benefits investors and smooths the path of returns—improving financial decision-making and… More >

Heritage Financial recently hosted a client event headlined “Global Market Outlook” presented by Jeffrey Kleintop, Senior Vice President at Charles Schwab & Co. and its Chief Global Investment Strategist. Kleintop is responsible for analyzing and discussing international markets, trends and events to help U.S. investors understand their significance and financial implications. He is frequently cited… More >

Why Isn’t My Portfolio Keeping Up This Year? Long-Term Diversification & Asset Allocation The S&P 500, the most widely followed stock index, is up 10.56% through the end of the third quarter of 2018. This is a good return for stocks, especially over nine months. It’s natural to conclude: the stock market is having a… More >

For the eighth consecutive year Heritage’s Chuck Bean has been named to Barron’s Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors list.  This recognition reflects Heritage’s steady growth, with the 2018 edition moving Heritage up five spots in the  ranking. “This growth has been the direct result of serving our clients’ needs effectively and demonstrating our ability to deliver… More >

For each of the two years Forbes/Shook Research has produced their “Americas Top Wealth Advisors” list where Chuck Bean has been included, and 2018’s edition is no different.  This elite list is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings, and a ranking algorithm for advisors who have a minimum of seven years of experience.  Requirements… More >

My Brother’s Keeper (MBK)  is a vibrant, welcoming charity which delivers furniture and food to families in need across southeastern Massachusetts. Now 30 years old, and growing at a tremendous pace they now provide over 8,500 deliveries of furniture and food each year, as their high standards and commitment to the community provides enormous value… More >

Heritage formalized a summer internship in 2016 for a college student who demonstrates an interest in personal financial planning and academic rigor. Our purpose with the program is to help develop the next generation of talent for the benefit of the firm and the industry as a whole. At the same time that the baby… More >