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About Us
We Genuinely Care About Your Financial Future

AboutWe Do This Because It Matters

About
We Do This Because It Matters

We got into financial planning because we saw how much of a difference the right guidance can make — especially when it comes from people who genuinely care. Too many families feel overwhelmed or unsure about their finances, and we wanted to change that for the people in this community. When you work with us, you're not getting a sales pitch. You're getting a team that listens patiently, explains things clearly, and treats your goals with the care and attention they deserve.

What Makes Us Different
What It Really Means to Put You First

Everything about the way we work is designed around one thing: making sure you feel supported, informed, and confident in your financial decisions.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide thoughtful, personalized financial guidance that helps the people in this community feel more confident about their future. We're here to simplify the complex and be a calm, steady presence when it matters most.

Our Vision

We want every client who walks through our door to feel heard, valued, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward the life they want — without ever feeling rushed or pressured.

Our Core Values

Empathy, patience, and integrity guide everything we do. We believe in taking the time to get it right, explaining things as many times as you need, and always acting in your best interest — no exceptions.

Meet The Team
Get to Know the People in Your Corner

We'd love to share a little about who we are, what drives us, and why helping people in this community is the most rewarding work we can imagine.

Jason Sebell

Practice Owner/Wealth Manager

 Financial health is different for everyone. And that's why Jason Sebell's clients call him their "financial physician."

"They come to me and we do a financial 'check up' to gauge their individual or family health from a holistic perspective-what are their goals, their long term dreams, what does 'healthy' look like to them? And then we get to work."

Jason and his team are able to diagnose their client's situation and connect them with a litany of Baystate Financial expertise.

"We think of it like sending patients to a specialist." Specialization, customization and the ability to provide personalized solutions vs simply selling every client the same package is what drew Jason to Baystate in the first place.

"I came here to help my clients get financially healthy. It just seems more meaningful and rewarding than your typical transactional advisor looking to sell another financial product."

Jason holds a combined degree from Colgate University in Sociology and Anthropology. As an investment advisor, he places emphasis on strategic growth, long-range planning and tax efficiency. And while he's not an actual Doctor, he is most certainly dedicated to assisting his clients through the various stages of their financial lives.

Brett Gioioso, CFP®

CFP®

Brett Gioioso is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional focused on helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. His practice centers around comprehensive financial planning, retirement strategy, investment management, tax-efficient planning, and helping clients make informed decisions during major life and career transitions. 
 
Brett primarily works with professionals in the technology sector, corporate employees, retirees, and individuals navigating major financial transitions such as job changes, retirement, equity compensation events, and concentrated stock positions. He has particular experience helping clients understand Restricted Stock Unit (RSUs), retirement plans, tax-efficient investing, and long-term wealth accumulation strategies. 
 
Known for his forward-thinking investment approach and strong interest in innovation, Brett closely follows trends in artificial intelligence, technology infrastructure, and long-term market developments when constructing portfolios and planning strategies. He believes financial planning should be both deeply personal and highly adaptable as life evolves. 
 
Outside of work, Brett enjoys golfing with friends, spending time with family, staying active, and playing guitar. He values building genuine long-term relationships with clients and strives to be a trusted resource through every stage of life.   

Eli Hopkins, CFP®, CEPA®

Director of Financial Planning

Eli is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals through comprehensive, personalized planning. He takes an educational approach, guiding clients to better understand their current financial situation while providing clear, actionable recommendations to build a practical roadmap for the future. By focusing on clarity and empowerment, he helps clients make confident decisions and stay on track toward their desired outcomes. 
  
Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing down the Cape   

Elizabeth Meyer, JD

Estate Planning Attorney

617-239-8015

emeyer@baystatefinancial.com

*Not practicing on behalf of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliates.

Elizabeth Meyer is an Estate Planning Attorney who partners closely with our advisors and clients to integrate estate planning seamlessly into comprehensive financial plans. She helps align estate strategies with income tax planning, insurance, philanthropy, business succession, and efficient wealth transfer to support each client's long-term goals. 

Prior to joining Baystate, Liz spent 15 years as a private estate planning attorney in the Boston area, before transitioning to the financial services industry in 2022. She specializes in guiding individuals and families in minimizing tax exposure, structuring sophisticated estate plans, and preserving wealth across generations. Her legal experience in trusts, estates, and wealth transfer strategies equips her to collaborate seamlessly with advisors and clients. 

Liz earned her undergraduate degree from Merrimack College, where she competed on the varsity tennis team, and her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School. She lives in Milton with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, coaching her son's basketball team, and staying active with golf and pickleball. 

Jason Bourdeau

Director of Advanced Markets

As Director of Advanced Markets with Baystate Financial, Jason M. Bourdeau works with high-net-worth families and closely held businesses in the areas of estate, charitable, business succession, and executive benefit planning. Clients appreciate his ability to simplify complex planning strategies into creative but straight forward solutions to their most pressing financial challenges. 
 
Jason joined Baystate in 2018, bringing 23 years of insurance and financial services industry experience. Before joining Baystate, he held positions with several major insurance carriers, primarily focused on advanced planning strategies such as: premium financing, private and business split dollar planning, non-qualified deferred compensation, executive bonus plans, and buy/sell planning. 
 
Jason has earned a CLU and ChFC designations from The American College of Financial Services and holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 66 securities licenses as well as state insurance licenses. Jason graduated from Westfield State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He currently resides in Suffield, CT with his wife Melissa and two daughters  

Nathan Cyr

Financial Planner

As a Financial Planner, Nathan’s mission is to assist individuals, families and business owners in defining their financial goals and achieve financial freedom. His goal is building lifelong relationships with his clients by providing comprehensive financial planning and being dedicated to assisting them through their various stages of life. Nathan chose to join Baystate because of its incredible team, culture, and resources to support him in building his practice and allowing him to be able to provide his clients with the necessary knowledge and passion needed to reach their financial goals. 

Nathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Masters in Business Administration from Endicott College. While getting his advanced degree, he also managed a restaurant group up in the North Shore.

Nathan currently lives in Medford, MA, and while he still loves the state he grew up in, Maine, he now is proud to call Massachusetts his home. He enjoys exercising daily, spending time with friends and family, golfing, and striving to better himself both personally and professionally.  

Nicholas Ritchie

Onboarding Specialist

   

Pouya Jalili

As a Financial Advisor, Pouya’s mission is to assist individuals, families, and business owners in defining their financial goals and achieving financial freedom. He is trained and licensed to provide financial solutions to his clients and prospects. His goal is to become a lifelong resource to his clients, and he is dedicated to assisting them through the various stages of their financial lives. At Baystate Financial Pouya is able to utilize the team approach and draw upon the wealth of knowledge of his associates to create custom designed financial strategies for his clients. 
 
Pouya holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Real Estate from The University of Alabama. 
 
Pouya lives in Newton, MA. He enjoys spending time out of work with his Corgi, Rosie and going on runs.  

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