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Catherine Gareri

Cathy has over 25 years of experience helping individuals and families with their pre & post-retirement planning, estate transfer objectives, and asset protection needs.

She is passionate about creating enduring relationships through her commitment to truly getting to know clients and their families, and providing thoughtful guidance in a genuine, friendly, caring and impactful way.

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With a focus on the areas of retirement income planning and estate conservation, Cathy has helped numerous Finivi clients achieve their desired retirement lifestyles, while also meeting their asset protection and legacy goals.

Cathy and her husband Robert live in Uxbridge, MA.

Recent Articles by Catherine:

Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties: Essential Guide to Avoiding Costly Fees

December 26, 2024 by Catherine Gareri

Medicare is a crucial health insurance program for Americans aged 65 and older and for certain younger individuals with disabilities. However, failing to enroll in Medicare at the right time can result in costly penalties that may last a lifetime. This article will explore the penalties associated with late enrollment in Medicare Parts A, B,…

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Filed Under: Personal Finance, Retirement Planning Tagged With: Avoiding Medicare Penalties, Medicare Costs and Premiums, Medicare Enrollment Strategies, Medicare Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties, Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs)

What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts When You Die?

November 16, 2024 by Catherine Gareri

Social media has become an integral part of our lives, with many of us accumulating years of posts, photos, videos, and other digital content across various platforms. But have you ever considered what happens to all of this data after you pass away? Understanding the policies of different social media sites regarding deceased users’ accounts…

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Filed Under: Estate Planning, Women & Wealth Tagged With: Digital Estate Planning, Digital Legacy, Digital Legacy Planning Tips, Estate Planning for Social Media Accounts, How to Manage Social Media After Death, Managing Social Media Accounts, Social Media After Death, Social Media Policies for Deceased Users

Why So Many People Want to Avoid Probate

July 27, 2017 by Catherine Gareri

We hear so much about the importance of estate planning and avoiding probate, but very little about the details of why and how. Why is estate planning important? What is probate, anyway? What’s so bad about probate, and how can estate planning help avoid probate? What is probate? Probate is simply the legal process of…

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Filed Under: Estate Planning, Personal Finance

My Husband Just Passed Away – Now What Do I Do?

July 20, 2017 by Catherine Gareri

After the loss of a spouse, especially when it comes unexpectedly, it can be overwhelming to have to deal with so many financial and lifestyle decisions. Many women find themselves in a situation that they may not be familiar with—as many times, their husband has been the primary party dealing with the finances. This may…

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Filed Under: Women & Wealth

5 Ways Women Over 65 Can Still Plan for a Secure Retirement

June 10, 2017 by Catherine Gareri

Planning for retirement starts in your twenties, but what if you are in your sixties and nearing retirement and haven’t planned properly?  Is there anything that you can do to make your retirement more financially independent?  The answer is yes.  Here are 5 ways a women over 65 can still plan for a financially independent retirement: Develop good habits…

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The Emotional Burden of Caring For Loved Ones

April 4, 2017 by Catherine Gareri

Over 65 million people provide care for an elderly family member on a routine basis. But if you happen to be a woman, the chances of that responsibility falling to you are almost twice as likely. One study estimates 66 percent of caregivers are females over the age of 50; whereas, only 34 percent of males over the age…

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Filed Under: Personal Finance, Women & Wealth

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Eric C. Jansen, ChFC

Fun Facts About Me

When he is not researching the next great stock to add to client portfolios, you can find him travelling frequently with his family to Jackson Hole Wyoming.

  • Hometown: Chicago, IL
  • Birth Month & Year: November, 1964
  • Favorite Hobby: Goldmining in Nome, AK
  • Favorite Food: Steak at Charley’s Steakhouse in Orlando FL
  • Can't be interrupted when: Watching the Discovery Channel
  • Hidden Talent: Finish Carpenter
  • Something on bucket list: Obtain Helicopter Pilot License
  • Family Pet: Goldfish
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Steven C. Johnson, ChFC

Fun Facts About Me

Steve would tell you that one of the best parts of the day is spent talking to clients and relationships that result from it. When away from the office, he loves to travel the back roads of New England enjoying all the great sites that can be found off the beaten path.

  • Hometown: Townsend, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: December, 1967
  • Favorite Hobby: Playing Hockey
  • Favorite Food: Chicken Caesar Salad
  • Can't be interrupted when: Watching the Bruins
  • Hidden Talent: Cooking – Makes a great Thanksgiving turkey
  • Something on bucket list: Travel to Italy and Greece
  • Family Pet: Max – our Pomeranian

Frederick M. Lane, ChFC, CASL

Fun Facts About Me

When not managing client portfolios, Fred can be found relaxing with family and friends.

  • Hometown: Nutley, NJ
  • Birth Month & Year: July, 1954
  • Favorite Hobby: Dog Walking
  • Favorite Food: Italian
  • Can't be interrupted when: Listening to Pink Floyd
  • Hidden Talent: Landscaping
  • Something on bucket list: Space Flight - Tourism
  • Family Pet: None

Catherine M. Gareri

Fun Facts About Me

When not caring for her clients Cathy enjoys relaxing in her yard at home.

  • Hometown: Bellingham, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: July, 1957
  • Favorite Hobby: Cooking and Entertaining
  • Favorite Food: Steak at the Capital Grille
  • Can't be interrupted when: It's family time
  • Hidden Talent: Dog Whisperer
  • Something on bucket list: Spending a couple months on the Almalfi Coast
  • Family Pet: In Between Mastiffs now so a little blue fish “Willy”

Katie E. Moore, CLTC

Fun Facts About Me

When Katie is not busy taking care of her clients, she spends her time being a mom to her two little ones, Owen and Isla.

  • Hometown: Modesto, CA
  • Birth Month & Year: September, 1982
  • Favorite Hobby: Swimming
  • Favorite Food: Mexican Food
  • Can't be interrupted when: I'm cooking
  • Hidden Talent: Climbed Yosemite's Half Dome, twice - no fear :)
  • Something on bucket list: See the Northern Lights and Potty Train my 2 year old
  • Family Pet: Caddy and Sierra – our two cats

Hesper Duval

Fun Facts About Me

Loves spending time with 2 daughters and enjoys participating in 5k obstacle races throughout the year.

  • Hometown: Charlton, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: October, 1981
  • Favorite Hobby: Running
  • Favorite Food: Cheesecake
  • Can't be interrupted when: Reading a good book
  • Hidden Talent: Interior Design and furniture restoration
  • Something on bucket list: To travel cross-country in an RV
  • Family Pet: Charlie and Nora, both black labs from the same litter

Donna Fournier

Fun Facts About Me

When not cheering for the Patriots, Donna spends her free time travelling throughout the United States looking for new haunted places to explore. She loves to wear her cowboy hat and boots when travelling out west.

  • Hometown: Swansea, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: February, 1961
  • Favorite Hobby: Exploring haunted locations
  • Favorite Food: Pizza
  • Can't be interrupted when: Eating my pizza
  • Hidden Talent: Rollerblading
  • Something on bucket list: Travel to Australia
  • Family Pet:  Had a pet skunk

Krista Isabelle

In her free time, Krista can be found crafting, cooking, spending time outdoors with her family, or curled up reading next to her beloved pets.

  • Hometown: Hopedale, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: August 1994
  • Favorite Hobby: Cooking & Baking
  • Favorite Food: Baked mac & cheese
  • Can’t be interrupted when: Reading
  • Hidden Talent: Cartoon drawing
  • Something on her Bucket List: Fostering animals

Danielle Drew

When Danielle does not have her head in a book studying to expanding her financial planning knowledge, she enjoys anything active and outdoors, including visits to the beach and hiking.  

  • Hometown: Dennis, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: November, 1985
  • Favorite Hobby: Working out, concerts, and exploring wineries
  • Favorite Food: Lobster pot pie, cheeseburgers, BBQ, the list goes on...
  • Can't be interrupted when: Working out 
  • Hidden Talent: Country line dancing
  • Something on bucket list: To hike the 48, 4000 footers of New Hampshire
  • Family Pet: none, hopefully a big dog someday

Jay Willwerth, ChFC

Fun Facts About Me

Jay’s days are spent helping clients achieve their financial goals, followed by nights and weekends typically watching his daughters play competitive volleyball.

  • Hometown: Melrose, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: September, 1959
  • Favorite Hobby: Golf
  • Favorite Food: Anything at a Patriot’s Tailgate
  • Can't be interrupted when: Watching the Patriot’s Game
  • Hidden Talent: Competitive Volleyball Watcher (Mostly his 2 daughters)
  • Something on bucket list: Play a round of Golf at Pebble Beach
  • Family Pet: Bella, our Shih-poo
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