Experience

Makes all the difference

Ron Grasso, AIF, CFP, CIMA, CDFA, CEPA

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

A commitment to our client’s goals

We like to say we take a “small business approach” to working with our clients. What does that mean? It means we conduct ourselves based on the characteristics that support successful small businesses.

Ron works alongside his clients to provide clear and practical financial guidance. He focuses on helping them make informed decisions by evaluating options thoroughly, identifying opportunities, and maintaining a conservative and responsible approach. His work is grounded in integrity, diligence, and a commitment to supporting each client’s success.

 

Experience

  • Over 30 years of industry experience
  • Ron joined UBS in 2022

 

Education and Credentials

  • BA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
  • Awarded the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) in 2005.
  • Awarded Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA®)
  • Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO), NMLS ID 18156

 

Personal

  • A proud New Englander. Grew up in Lynnfield.
  • An active alumnus, Ron served on the Board of Directors for both UMASS Amherst’s Foundation and its Alumni Association (past president).
     

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CT
  • FL
  • IL
  • MA
  • ME
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • RI
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA

Credentials

  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®
  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Retirement planning
Estate planning strategies
Exit planning
Asset allocation
Multi-generational families
Business owners
Entrepreneurs
8 Essex Center Drive
2nd Floor
Peabody, MA 01960

Email Me

ronald.grasso@ubs.com
Ron Grasso, AIF, CFP, CIMA, CDFA, CEPA
8 Essex Center Drive,Peabody,MA,01960

Shawn Rivers

Registered Client Associate

Building Trust Through Every Conversation

As a registered client associate on The Grasso Wealth Management Group, Shawn embodies the team’s “small business approach” by cultivating meaningful, long-term relationships with clients rooted in personalized service. His diverse background in both financial services and public service equips him with a distinctive blend of discipline and empathy that enhances every client interaction. Shawn’s return to the financial industry and his dedication to the Grasso team reflect a deep commitment to providing operational and administrative support to individuals and families with clarity and care. Whether identifying opportunities or navigating challenges, Shawn remains focused on strengthening each client relationship through hard work and authentic connection.

 

Experience

  • Over 8 years of industry experience
  • Shawn joined UBS in 2022

 

Education and Credentials

  • SIE – Security Industries Essentials
  • Series 7 – General Securities Representative
  • Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law

 

Personal

  • Born and raised in Malden, Massachusetts
  • After 9/11 Shawn became a police officer in Dennis Massachusetts
  • Shawn currently resides in Beverly Massachusetts and has two children, a daughter Kailey and son Drew

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • AZ
  • CT
  • CT
  • FL
  • FL
  • IL
  • IL
  • MA
  • MA
  • ME
  • ME
  • NH
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NJ
  • NY
  • NY
  • PA
  • PA
  • RI
  • RI
  • TN
  • TN
  • TX
  • TX
  • VA
  • VA
8 Essex Center Drive
2nd Floor
Peabody, MA 01960

Email Me

shawn.rivers@ubs.com,shawn.rivers@ubs.com
Shawn Rivers
8 Essex Center Drive,Peabody,MA,01960,8 Essex Center Drive,Peabody,MA,01960

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