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May 14, 2026
By Michael Torney, J.D., CFP®, LL.M., CEPA When everything’s running smoothly, it might...


Ben Stevens-Smith strives to assist clients with a focus on attention to detail and a warm personality. He is working towards becoming an Advisor next year and is currently pursuing his CFP® certification.
Ben joined Moneta in 2024, moving from the Bay Area, California to join the Berry Machnowski Team in the Boston area as a Client Service Manager. He previously worked as the Senior Graphics operator for NBC Sports Bay Area/California. This role cultivated a strong affinity for statistical analysis, multi-tasking, and succeeding under the pressure of live on-air productions.
Ben enjoys travelling whenever possible and has lived abroad in Germany and Spain, giving him a broad perspective to engage with people. When outside the office, Ben is an avid skier, having grown up ski racing in New Hampshire, and enjoys golfing and hiking during the summer.
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May 14, 2026
By Michael Torney, J.D., CFP®, LL.M., CEPA When everything’s running smoothly, it might...

May 12, 2026
By Tim Side, CFA – Director of Investment Strategy For many years, we’ve advised clients that while ge...

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By Anna McDonald, Director of Family Learning As students prepared for finals this week, Canvas, the p...