Trusted Advisors Committed to Your Financial Success
At Measured Wealth, we’re dedicated to guiding you towards a secure and prosperous financial future. Whether you’re in the early stages of wealth planning, nearing retirement, or seeking a sustainable income stream, working with us helps you achieve your ideal financial future. Schedule a meeting with our team today to find out how tailored solutions can lead to you living your best life.
Our History and Mission
Building a Legacy of Financial Success
Measured Wealth was founded with the mission of helping individuals, families, and small businesses achieve their financial goals. For over 20 years, we have been committed to providing attentive, personalized service with a long-term approach to wealth management. Our firm has built a strong reputation based on integrity, transparency, and uncompromising quality. We believe in educating our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions that align with their financial aspirations.
What Sets Us Apart
Experience the Measured Wealth Difference
Measured Wealth stands out in the financial advisory industry due to our proactive approach and team of talented advisors. We take the time to understand your unique goals, resources, and objectives, ensuring that the strategies we build together align perfectly with your vision. Unlike many larger firms, we provide the attentive, white-glove service of a boutique practice while offering you access to the comprehensive capabilities of our entire team. With a disciplined investment process, advanced technology, and a commitment to removing emotion from decision-making, we empower you to reach your financial goals.
Meet Our Team
Experts Committed to Your Financial Well-being
Our team of dedicated advisors brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide you towards financial success. Led by Edward H. Benway, our firm is passionate about building long-term relationships based on trust and transparency. With expertise in various areas of wealth management, our advisors collaborate to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to your needs. Get to know the faces behind Measured Wealth and discover how we can support you on your financial journey.
Schedule a MeetingEdward H. Benway
Founder & President
ebenway@measuredwealth.net
603-431-1444
After completing his tour of duty, Ed brought the military values he had learned to the private sector. In 1991, he earned the “Rookie of the year” award during his first year with one of the nation’s largest insurance companies, and later became a managing director, receiving numerous awards and recognition for profitability and growth.
Throughout his career, he has authored numerous articles on wealth management, estate and business planning. He has been a guest lecturer for the New Hampshire Bar Continuing Education, presenting on the complexities of estate planning in financial services. For eight years Ed hosted the widely recognized “Talking Money” radio show which aired across the north New England seacoast.
When he’s not helping clients prepare for their financial future, Ed likes to travel, golf, read, and most importantly spend time with his wife, Nancy, and his children.
After completing his tour of duty, Ed brought the military values he had learned to the private sector. In 1991, he earned the “Rookie of the year” award during his first year with one of the nation’s largest insurance companies, and later became a managing director, receiving numerous awards and recognition for profitability and growth.
Throughout his career, he has authored numerous articles on wealth management, estate and business planning. He has been a guest lecturer for the New Hampshire Bar Continuing Education, presenting on the complexities of estate planning in financial services. For eight years Ed hosted the widely recognized “Talking Money” radio show which aired across the north New England seacoast.
When he’s not helping clients prepare for their financial future, Ed likes to travel, golf, read, and most importantly spend time with his wife, Nancy, and his children.
Kenneth Groppi
Director of Operations
kgroppi@measuredwealth.net
603-430-3095
Ken previously held a senior role with Boston Private Wealth as the Managing Director of Wealth & Trust Operations. He was responsible for overseeing the firm’s day to day back office operations team as well as having a leadership role with the firm's management team.
Ken lives in Wakefield, MA with his wife, three stepdaughters and two Siberian huskies.
Ken previously held a senior role with Boston Private Wealth as the Managing Director of Wealth & Trust Operations. He was responsible for overseeing the firm’s day to day back office operations team as well as having a leadership role with the firm's management team.
Ken lives in Wakefield, MA with his wife, three stepdaughters and two Siberian huskies.
Debora H. Curtis, EA
Director of Client Services
deb@measuredwealth.net
603-430-3090
As Director of Client Services, Debora plays a key role in client communications, continually evaluating our processes and procedures to ensure exceptional, personalized service.
Debora lives in Hampton, NH with her husband, Jeff. She enjoys cooking, reading, and working in her garden.
As Director of Client Services, Debora plays a key role in client communications, continually evaluating our processes and procedures to ensure exceptional, personalized service.
Debora lives in Hampton, NH with her husband, Jeff. She enjoys cooking, reading, and working in her garden.
Eric Tierno
Director of Advisory Services
etierno@measuredwealth.net
603-430-3096
Eric began his professional career in the United States Army, serving for 6 years on active duty as a helicopter crew member. Amongst his awards are the Army Commendation Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He enjoys giving back to the Veteran community by volunteering with several Veterans charities. He also serves as a board member for several local Veterans nonprofit organizations helping veterans and their families.
Eric was born and raised in Southern New Hampshire and resides in Gilford, NH with his wife Aimee and their daughters, Emma and Lily. When he isn’t helping others, he can be found with his family or pursuing his passions for aviation and motorcycles.
Eric began his professional career in the United States Army, serving for 6 years on active duty as a helicopter crew member. Amongst his awards are the Army Commendation Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He enjoys giving back to the Veteran community by volunteering with several Veterans charities. He also serves as a board member for several local Veterans nonprofit organizations helping veterans and their families.
Eric was born and raised in Southern New Hampshire and resides in Gilford, NH with his wife Aimee and their daughters, Emma and Lily. When he isn’t helping others, he can be found with his family or pursuing his passions for aviation and motorcycles.
Edward Miller, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
emiller@measuredwealth.net
603-430-3091
Ed graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, earned his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business, and holds both the Chartered Financial Analyst® and Chartered Market Technician® designations.
Ed graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, earned his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business, and holds both the Chartered Financial Analyst® and Chartered Market Technician® designations.
D. Bruce McNamee, CPA, CFP®
Senior Wealth Advisor
bruce@measuredwealth.net
207-636-7068
Bruce resides in Waterboro, Maine with his wife Linda. He enjoys skiing, boating, golfing, quality time with children and grandchildren and serves as church treasurer.
Bruce resides in Waterboro, Maine with his wife Linda. He enjoys skiing, boating, golfing, quality time with children and grandchildren and serves as church treasurer.
Duncan Black, MBA, AAMS
Managing Director
dblack@measuredwealth.net
603-430-3089
Duncan believes that the details of family legacy planning and asset protection are of particular importance. He works closely with his clients to ensure that accounts are properly established and that beneficiary designations, trustee, and executor assignments are in place. He has dedicated his career to delivering the personalized wealth planning services his clients deserve.
Duncan previously served clients as a Premier Advisor for the Wells Fargo Advisor Private Client Group, a distinction reserved for the firm's most elite professionals based on production, educational attainment, client-services and the integration of best practices.
Duncan lives with his wife Debra in the historic seaside community of Portsmouth, NH and cherishes spending time with his five grandchildren.
Duncan believes that the details of family legacy planning and asset protection are of particular importance. He works closely with his clients to ensure that accounts are properly established and that beneficiary designations, trustee, and executor assignments are in place. He has dedicated his career to delivering the personalized wealth planning services his clients deserve.
Duncan previously served clients as a Premier Advisor for the Wells Fargo Advisor Private Client Group, a distinction reserved for the firm's most elite professionals based on production, educational attainment, client-services and the integration of best practices.
Duncan lives with his wife Debra in the historic seaside community of Portsmouth, NH and cherishes spending time with his five grandchildren.
Jay H. Levy, CFP®, CRPC
Senior Wealth Advisor
jlevy@measuredwealth.net
603-430-3088
Jay draws upon his vast experience and Measured Wealth’s resources to develop personalized, strategic solutions to help address today’s complex needs. Together with specialists in different areas of expertise, he offers clients a comprehensive range of services.
Jay is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retired Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and a graduate of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. Jay has served on numerous Boards including the Portsmouth Rotary, the Wentworth Douglass Hospital Stewardship and Plan Advisory Council. He currently serves on the Wentworth Douglass Hospital Board of Trustees in his capacity as Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. He also served as Chairman of the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 2008. Jay has been extremely active in political campaigns on the local, state and national levels.
Jay currently resides in Stratham with his wife, Kelly and has two sons Grant and Adam who (to everyone’s delight) are both self-reliant working in the chemical engineering and IT industries in Boston, MA, respectively.
Jay draws upon his vast experience and Measured Wealth’s resources to develop personalized, strategic solutions to help address today’s complex needs. Together with specialists in different areas of expertise, he offers clients a comprehensive range of services.
Jay is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retired Planning Counselor (CRPC®) and a graduate of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. Jay has served on numerous Boards including the Portsmouth Rotary, the Wentworth Douglass Hospital Stewardship and Plan Advisory Council. He currently serves on the Wentworth Douglass Hospital Board of Trustees in his capacity as Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. He also served as Chairman of the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 2008. Jay has been extremely active in political campaigns on the local, state and national levels.
Jay currently resides in Stratham with his wife, Kelly and has two sons Grant and Adam who (to everyone’s delight) are both self-reliant working in the chemical engineering and IT industries in Boston, MA, respectively.
Kelly Foss-Root, CRPC, CRPS, CMFC
Wealth Advisor
kelly@measuredwealth.net
603-430-3098
Kelly has a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Plymouth State University of New Hampshire, where she also participated as a collegiate athlete in field hockey and basketball. She then received her MS degree in Financial Planning from the College of Financial Planning based out of Denver, CO. She holds her FINRA Series 6, 63, 65 and 7 and is licensed in Health and Life Insurance in the State of Maine. Kelly has also earned the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®), and Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC®). She believes trust to be the most important part of the client-advisor relationship, and is recognized for her commitment to serving her clients.
Kelly was born and raised in Southern Maine and currently resides in Saco, ME with her husband Chris and twin daughters, Avery and Savannah. Kelly enjoys time with her family, kayaking, golfing and traveling.
Kelly has a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Plymouth State University of New Hampshire, where she also participated as a collegiate athlete in field hockey and basketball. She then received her MS degree in Financial Planning from the College of Financial Planning based out of Denver, CO. She holds her FINRA Series 6, 63, 65 and 7 and is licensed in Health and Life Insurance in the State of Maine. Kelly has also earned the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®), and Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC®). She believes trust to be the most important part of the client-advisor relationship, and is recognized for her commitment to serving her clients.
Kelly was born and raised in Southern Maine and currently resides in Saco, ME with her husband Chris and twin daughters, Avery and Savannah. Kelly enjoys time with her family, kayaking, golfing and traveling.
George Zaharopoulos, CFP®, CFA
Senior Wealth Advisor
gzaharopoulos@measuredwealth.net
603-430-3087
George is an experienced advisor with over 20 years in financial services. Most recently, George held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors as a Financial Advisor and Sr. Registered Client Associate. George specializes in financial planning and holds the Certified Financial Planner™ and Chartered Financial Analyst designations.
George lives in Haverhill MA with his significant other, Naomi and son, Nicholas. In his free time, George enjoys watching sporting events, reading, and travel.
George is an experienced advisor with over 20 years in financial services. Most recently, George held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors as a Financial Advisor and Sr. Registered Client Associate. George specializes in financial planning and holds the Certified Financial Planner™ and Chartered Financial Analyst designations.
George lives in Haverhill MA with his significant other, Naomi and son, Nicholas. In his free time, George enjoys watching sporting events, reading, and travel.
Alejandra Borge
Wealth Advisor
aborge@measuredwealth.net
603-430-3097
Alejandra Borge is an investment professional with several years of experience advising domestic and international UHNW clientele on public markets and financial planning. Alejandra brings extensive expertise in advisory, investment analysis, and sales and trading roles from renowned institutions such as Morgan Stanley and Citi Private Bank.
Alejandra graduated from Bentley University with a double major in Finance and International Business, establishing a solid academic foundation for her career. Beyond finance, she finds joy in recreational tennis, exploring diverse cultures through travel, and appreciating local art shows. An enthusiast of ocean activities, Alejandra is drawn to the adventure they offer.
As a strong advocate for financial literacy, Alejandra is passionate about helping clients embark on their financial journey with confidence and clarity. She believes in collaboration and personalized strategies to achieve your financial goals effectively.
Alejandra Borge is an investment professional with several years of experience advising domestic and international UHNW clientele on public markets and financial planning. Alejandra brings extensive expertise in advisory, investment analysis, and sales and trading roles from renowned institutions such as Morgan Stanley and Citi Private Bank.
Alejandra graduated from Bentley University with a double major in Finance and International Business, establishing a solid academic foundation for her career. Beyond finance, she finds joy in recreational tennis, exploring diverse cultures through travel, and appreciating local art shows. An enthusiast of ocean activities, Alejandra is drawn to the adventure they offer.
As a strong advocate for financial literacy, Alejandra is passionate about helping clients embark on their financial journey with confidence and clarity. She believes in collaboration and personalized strategies to achieve your financial goals effectively.
Rebekah Sargent
Client Service Associate
rsargent@measuredwealth.net
603-430-3086
Rebekah joins Measured Wealth with over 10 years of client-based experience that has led
her to build strong organizational and communication skills. She joins the firm as a Client Service Associate to assist with client service and operational needs where she will utilize her financial service experience to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
Prior to joining Measured Wealth, Rebekah recently relocated to Maine in 2022. She grew up in Southern Massachusetts and enjoys working on art projects, hiking, and exploring new places.
Rebekah joins Measured Wealth with over 10 years of client-based experience that has led
her to build strong organizational and communication skills. She joins the firm as a Client Service Associate to assist with client service and operational needs where she will utilize her financial service experience to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
Prior to joining Measured Wealth, Rebekah recently relocated to Maine in 2022. She grew up in Southern Massachusetts and enjoys working on art projects, hiking, and exploring new places.
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