About Us
Apella’s team in Providence offers deep financial advisory expertise, along with a sophisticated approach to tax and estate planning issues and investment management, that translates into an exceptional foundation for holistic planning. We build lasting relationships by offering objective advice and best-in-breed, comprehensive wealth management solutions.
We’ve been serving families and business owners in Southern New England as part of Apella since 2017. Today, we tap into Apella’s vast resources, investment research, and educational tools to deliver a superlative level of fully-customized service.
As stewards of your financial future, we can prepare you for life’s financial challenges and deal with the complex issues that arise as a part of owning significant assets. Our investment, estate, insurance, and business and tax planning specialists can provide a breadth of expertise and resources that can be deployed to serve any client.
Regardless of whether you’re just beginning your personal financial journey, or you’re seeking help with more intricate planning and investment needs, we’re committed to putting our collective knowledge and experience to work for you.
Our Services
- Comprehensive financial planning
- Making sure your portfolio supports your long-term goals through investment management
- Protecting your family, yourself, your assets and your business through insurance
- Helping families plan and prepare for educating children and grandchildren
- Helping business owners protect their business, provide benefits to employees, or buy or sell a business
- Making sure you have money to pay for the unexpected as well as a regular income in retirement through cash and income planning
- Helping you leave a legacy for your loved ones and your preferred charities through estate planning
- Working closely with your other financial professionals, including your CPA and Estate Attorney, to ensure an efficient and coordinated approach
Special Focus
- Income tax and estate tax planning
- Sophisticated high-net worth solutions
- Estate planning
- Business succession planning
- Life insurance
Resources
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Financial Advisors
Peter Leppones, CFP®
Support Team
Veky Lawrence
As an Account Services Specialist Veky Lawrence provides support to Apella Wealth's Financial Advisors and Client Relationship Specialists. Veky has more than 20 years experience in the financial services industry from financial start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. In addition to providing product and operational support Veky fosters a passion for client success and prioritizes customers financial goals. Veky was born in Ecuador and currently resides in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Alicia Karsky
Alicia Karsky provides client relationship support to the Apella Wealth financial advisors. She has more than 20 years of experience in financial services. Prior to joining Apella in 2022, Alicia was employed by RBC Wealth Management. Alicia holds a B.A. in Psychology from Central Connecticut State University. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading and biking. Alicia resides in Connecticut.
Paraplanners
Matthew Gallagher
As Manager of Financial Planning, Matt leads Apella's team of paraplanners to assist financial advisors in creating thorough, comprehensive financial plans. Matt is also responsible for maintaining efficient planning processes, integrating new planning technologies into existing technology stack, and serves as a resource for advanced case consultation. Matt initially joined Apella Wealth in 2019 as a Portfolio Analyst and Paraplanner. Prior to Apella, he worked at Northwestern Mutual as a financial advisor specializing in life and disability insurance from 2017-2019.
Joseph Ferreira
Joseph Ferreira joined Apella Wealth in January of 2023 as a Paraplanner. Joseph works with financial advisers,
Kramer Croisant
Kramer Croisant began his career working for a few CPA firms preparing tax returns for individuals and small businesses. Kramer calls on his tax background and knowledge to help clients with potential value adding tax decisions and planning. Kramer graduated with honors from Western Oregon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a focus in accounting. He is currently working towards his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. Kramer lives in central Oregon with his wife and son. Kramer's wife, Cameron is a 1st grade teacher at a local elementary school. Outside of the office Kramer serves as the head baseball coach for a local high school. When time permits, you can find Kramer fly fishing or golfing around central Oregon.