“Realizing the tremendous value that financial planning provides, I’m passionate about helping clients navigate important questions and concerns in various stages of their lives.”
Kristina Mello, Senior Financial Advisor, also serves as Director of Financial Planning for StrategicPoint Investment Advisors, working closely with our team to help deliver tailored strategies to our clients’ ever changing needs. Kristina specializes in women’s planning issues and retirement decision making, and is a member of StrategicPoint’s Portfolio Management Committee, which directs the firm’s investment strategies. She is responsible for building client relationships and delivering the highest standard of wealth management while facilitating client service needs.
Prior to joining StrategicPoint, Kristina held various roles at J.P. Morgan, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, including client service and operations, credit and lending, and practice management.
Kristina graduated from Emmanuel College in 2007 with a double B.A. in Spanish & Global Studies and obtained her Global MBA from Suffolk University in 2016. She holds the FINRA Series 66 license as well as RI & MA Life and Health Insurance Producers Licenses. She has had the opportunity to travel around the world, for both personal & academic growth. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, dancing, and spending time with family & friends.
Insights from Kristina M. Mello
How the Fed Affects Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve raised rates 11 times total between 2022-2023, and the first rate cut has been long anticipated as we’ve waited to...
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Financing the College Dream
After a prolonged and hectic application process due to the FAFSA filing this year, students have now declared where they will be attending...
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Why the Transition Away from LIBOR May Affect You
So, what exactly is happening to LIBOR? For years there have been talks about one of the most widely used interest rate benchmarks...
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Restricted Stock Plans & The Impact of Your Choices
Stock benefit plans come in a variety of flavors, each requiring thoughtful decision making along the way to maximize the benefits these types...
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Three Considerations to Help Women Achieve Financial Independence
In honor of women’s history month, we acknowledge the many achievements and contributions women have made throughout the years, but we also recognize...
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How the CARES Act Suspension of RMDs will Affect Your Taxes
Many folks took advantage of the fact that required minimum distributions (RMDs) from qualified accounts were suspended in 2020 due to the CARES...
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Be Prepared for Your First-Time Home Purchase
Clients often ask me what one can do to best prepare for buying a house, especially for the first time. If you are...
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The Stability of Your Financial Plan During Volatile Times
During these unprecedented times, many clients are wondering if their goals have been derailed and if so, what it will take to get...
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Planning for a Disabled Child
Caring for a disabled child requires planning for the near term and the future but understanding the best strategies to utilize can be...
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Life Insurance Considerations
Whether you are starting a family or nearing retirement, there are considerations to be made as to your need for life insurance. Many...
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Finding Value in Health Savings Accounts
For most people, the rising cost of healthcare poses a major concern for lifestyle in retirement. It also makes the decision of when...
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Charitable Giving: Exploring Donor Advised Funds
Following the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) last year, and the increase in the standard deduction that came with...
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Should You Consider Refinancing Your Debt?
As we are now experiencing a rising interest rate environment, it is imperative to take a close look at your debt obligations to...
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