

Financial Advisor & Founder
As the CEO and Financial Advisor at Spear Wealth Management, I've dedicated my career to helping families and business owners navigate the complex world of financial planning and investment management. With over 23 years in the financial services industry, I've discovered that my true passion lies in showing clients how various financial decisions can dramatically change their outcomes – because there's never just one right answer. What I love most about financial planning is the opportunity to lay out the road ahead for my clients, allowing them to see their options clearly and choose their own path. This approach helps me understand what level of investment portfolio risk they may need to take versus what they want to take, enabling me to better manage their investments to align with their specific goals.
My journey in financial services began with earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire, followed by an MBA from Bentley University. I embarked on my career at Fidelity Investments, where I spent 12 rewarding years honing my skills. During my time there, I pursued my MBA while working full-time. After Fidelity, I dedicated 11 years to Canby Financial Advisors before founding Spear Wealth Management. Along the way, I earned my CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation, which has been instrumental in delivering the exceptional service my clients deserve.
What truly motivates me in this work is helping families simplify money decisions and navigate those stressful life transitions we all face. When it comes to my job, nothing brings me more satisfaction than helping families – it's incredibly rewarding to walk through life by their side as a coach, helping them make smart decisions along the way. Often, life presents us with forks in the road, and I love talking through the math so my clients can confidently pick which path to take. I believe the greatest value I provide is reducing the overwhelm and stress that comes with major transitions while helping create a clear plan to get my clients where they want to go.
As a New Hampshire native, I currently call Massachusetts home, where I live with my husband and our two children. When I'm not working with clients, you'll likely find me staying active – I'm passionate about skiing, cycling, and participating in triathlons.
JOELLE'S KEY TRAITS:
- Extensive Experience: Over 23 years in financial services industry
- Educational Excellence: Advanced degrees plus CFP® professional designation
- Client-Centered Approach: Empowers clients to choose their own financial path.
- Transition Experience: Specializes in guiding families through life changes
- Holistic Planning Philosophy: Shows multiple options, no one-size-fits-all solutions
Formal Education: Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire, followed by an MBA from Bentley University
Fidelity Investments: 12 rewarding years gaining extensive experience in financial services
Canby Financial Advisors: 11 years developing expertise in comprehensive financial planning
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®): Obtained this prestigious designation to provide the highest level of knowledge her clients deserveSimplifying Complex Decisions: Helping families make money decisions simple and understandable
Navigating Life Transitions: Guiding clients through stressful life changes with expertise and compassion
Coaching Through Life's Journey: Walking alongside families as a trusted coach to help them make smart decisions
Exploring Options Together: Talking through the math and scenarios so clients can confidently choose their path when life presents important crossroads
Family-Focused Approach: Finding deep satisfaction in supporting families through their most important financial decisionsMultiple Path Approach: Passionate about showing clients how various financial decisions can dramatically change their outcomes, recognizing there's never just one right answer
Clear Option Visualization: Laying out the road ahead so clients can see their options clearly and choose their own path with confidence
Risk Assessment Experience: Understanding the difference between what level of investment portfolio risk clients may need to take versus what they want to take
Goal-Aligned Investment Management: Using comprehensive planning insights to better manage investments that align with each client's specific goals and timeline