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Herb is an attorney by education and very proud to be a financial services representative by profession. He works in Estate and Business Planning for Baystate Financial in Boston where he provides custom case design. He has been actively involved in the financial services industry since 1973. Herb is on the faculty at Bentley University in  Waltham, MA.

Mr. Daroff graduated from Drexel University with a B.S. in Commerce and Engineering in 1975, and Temple University - School of Law with a J.D. in 1979.

Herb is very active in volunteer efforts in his community and the financial services industry. He is Past President of the Greater Boston Chapter of the International Association for Financial Planning (IAFP, now the Financial Planning Association, FPA) and served as a member of the national IAFP Ethics Committee. 

Herb's creativity, experience, and resourcefulness enable him to work very well with clients and their professional advisory team in order to implement responsive solutions for financial objectives.

Any discussion of taxes is for general informational purposes only, does not purport to be complete or cover every situation, and should not be construed as legal, tax or accounting advice.  Clients should confer with their qualified legal, tax and accounting advisors as appropriate.

Herbert K. Daroff is a registered representative of MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. 1 Marina Park Drive 16th Floor. Boston, MA 02210. 617-585-4500. Neither MML Investors Services nor any of its employees or agents are authorized to give legal or tax advice. Consult your own personal attorney or accountant for advice on specific legal and tax matters. *Not practicing on behalf of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliates.

Abigale began her career in 2011 with Baystate Financial on the Sales Desk as a sales support consultant and transitioned to the Financial Planning Department in late 2012. Abigale is responsible for managing the firm’s financial planning and Personal Financial View software. In addition to her role, Abigale is also a financial planning case writer where she is responsible for overseeing the financial plan development process ensuring that recommended strategies meet client's stated goals and objectives.

Her role includes:

• Providing comprehensive financial planning services for clients of the firm.
• Analyzing client situations and developing recommendations for proposed planning solutions.
• Approving financial plans for planners to deliver to clients.
• Training the firm’s financial advisors to utilize the financial planning software for both client aggregation and financial planning projections.

Abigale graduated from Wheaton College in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. 

Licensing:

• Series 6
• Series 106
• Series 63

Securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. 1 Marina Park Drive 16th Floor. Boston, MA 02210. 617-585-4500. Neither MML Investors Services nor any of its employees or agents are authorized to give legal or tax advice. Consult your own personal attorney legal or tax counsel for advice on specific legal and tax matters.

Devon Black began her career in 2013 with Baystate Financial and has been with the Financial Planning Department since 2015. As a Director of Financial Planning, Devon is responsible for Advisor Integration and Experience, overseeing the financial plan development process, ensuring recommended strategies meet a fiduciary standard of care for clients’ financial well-being. 

The customized solutions within financial planning empower clients to make informed decisions. Strategies are focused around the six areas of financial planning, including Financial Position, Risk Management, Wealth Accumulation, Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, and Estate Planning.

Devon graduated in 2013 from Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst with a bachelor’s in finance with a risk management concentration. She holds her Life/Health Licenses and Series 7 Registration and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional.

Devon lives in Boston and in her free time, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, and being outdoors. 

Eli is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals through comprehensive, personalized planning. He takes an educational approach, guiding clients to better understand their current financial situation while providing clear, actionable recommendations to build a practical roadmap for the future.

By focusing on clarity and empowerment, he helps clients make confident decisions and stay on track toward their desired outcomes.

In addition to the work Eli does with clients on a daily basis, Eli helps run and grow our financial planning department. He serves as the financial planning technical lead, guiding advanced planning strategy and solutions. In addition to influencing advisor engagement and uncovering new opportunities through impactful financial planning presentations, education, and joint work.

Outside of work, Eli enjoys golfing, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing down the Cape.