Quentara Costa, CFP®

Helping the "sandwich generation" prioritize kids, self, and aging parents.

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POWWOW, LLC Quentara Costa, CFP®
North Andover, MA

Serving Clients Nationwide

Helping the "sandwich generation" prioritize kids, self, and aging parents.

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Areas of Focus

  • Caregiving for Parents
  • Cash Flow
  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Life Planning
  • Health Care Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Taxes

About Me

With 15+ years of experience, my mission is to answer your questions in a way that makes you feel confident to push past self-doubt. Whether your questions are related to your own financial goals or aging parents, you're covered. I have helped many individuals and couples better understand their current financial circumstances by translating how their income, assets, savings, and goals all converge together to answer any specific questions or uncover any blind spots.

Apart from comprehensive planning, I have a specialty in elder care. I've had front-row seats to what it means to age-in-place, choose between assisted living, the proactive approach of buying into a CCRC, and the all too often chaotic move to a rehab/nursing home. And while these decisions impact the lifestyle of an aging parent, implementing any transitions can be most disruptive to those in charge.

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
  • Master of Science in Financial Planning (MSFP)

Affiliations

  • Fee Only Network
  • National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
  • XY Planning Network

Primary Location

45 Windkist Farm Road North Andover, MA 01845

Video

Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Fee Only
  • Hourly Rate
  • Percentage of Assets Managed
  • Subscription

What to expect in the first meeting

Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule your free consultation with POWWOW, LLC using the virtual calendar. The stage is yours to unpack any financial concerns that have been swirling in your head. Maybe you simply want to know if you’re “on-track.” Maybe you have a big decision to make about career, kids, retirement or elder care. Powwow was created to help answer your… “what-ifs.”

Offers Investment Management

Yes

About our Firm

Working with POWWOW means you come first.

Taking control of your finances means so much more than managing investments and creating portfolios. In fact, investments are simply the tool to accomplish your plans and create a legacy.

Doesn’t it make sense to start the process by defining and prioritizing what’s most important in your life?

Knowing where you’re headed and understanding how to get there empowers you to make better decisions and be confident in your direction, which is a pretty great feeling.

Whether it’s having us confirm and critique a path you’ve started or needing guidance on a completely new venture, POWWOW is here to help. When it’s time to implement plan recommendations, Quentara is happy to guide and participate in the process to make sure your best interests are being met.

What to expect as a client:

✅ An ongoing conversational relationship
✅ The opportunity to adjust or outright change your goals
✅ The freedom to invest and bank wherever you’re most comfortable
✅ No pressure to purchase insurance or investment product
✅ A sounding board and advocate for pop-up issues as they arise
✅ The personal touch of a small shop with the resources of a large firm
✅ Technology aggregating all the pieces of your life in one convenient spot

Education

Bentley University - McCallum Graduate School of Business; Bachelors, Corporate Finance and Accounting

Volunteer Experience

Apart from office work, I enjoy working within the community to provide financial literacy and guidance. In 2016 I created the Facebook group “Merrimack Valley Seniors and Caregivers.” This is a dedicated forum for local families and professionals to problem-solve, share resources, and learn about upcoming events. Please join if you feel you can benefit by receiving support and connecting with others. Over the last few years, I’ve also been invited to create presentations and speak on a wide range of topics, including financial planning fundamentals, women in the workplace, and elder care planning. Looking forward, I’ll serve my fourth year on the North Andover Council on Aging as secretary.

Awards and Honors

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family
  • Traveling
  • Walking

Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Caregivers
  • Couples
  • Dual Income Family
  • Families
  • Gen X
  • Gen Y / Millennials
  • Individuals
  • Intergenerational Families
  • Parents
  • Widow
  • Young Families

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Quentara has been an invaluable resource for our retirement and financial planning giving us peace of mind!

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
May 10, 2024
Quentara has been an invaluable resource for my husband and me. As we entered our 60’s we had no idea how to evaluate our financial readiness for retirement. Our retirement savings were in over 8 different accounts, some of which we learned were not yielding a good interest. Quentara advised us and held our hand through the process of timely transferring each account to a single retirement fund. Our second step was to get all our financial information on one wealth management platform from which Quentara is able to provide sound advice regarding retirement planning and current spending. It came in handy when shortly after getting a small mortgage to cover a home renovation, my husband wanted to upgrade his car. I thought for sure that it would impact our retirement plan but after running it by Quentara we learned it would have no significant impact! Quentara always provides quick and thorough responses to our questions in a way we can understand. She is clearly passionate about her work and dedicated to her client’s financial welfare. We have been equally happy with referrals she has provided to our accountant and estate attorney. Working with Quentara is a pleasure and has given us confidence and peace of mind with our finances and retirement planning. We highly recommend exploring whether she is a good fit for your financial needs and goals!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Maureen B

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 25, 2023
I have been working with Quentara at Powwow, LLC for a while now. She is extremely knowledgeable and truly committed to helping people understand and realize their financial potential. I was overwhelmed by the enormous amounts of information needed to navigate what I thought was relatively basic personal finance, but it's a full time job! I definitely needed guidance. To put it simply, Quentara takes all the parts of your life regarding anything that has to do with money, which is pretty much everything, (house, family, college, retirement, and stuff you probably haven't even thought of, etc.) and develops a customized plan designed to fit YOUR goals and needs. And it's not some cookie cutter, one plan fits all, here ya go, see ya later gimic. It's the real deal. As my life has changed, so has the plan. One of the best things to happen in my life, has been establishing a relationship with Quentara at Powwow, LLC. Highly recommend Powwow, LLC.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
Disclosure: This client is related to the advisor.
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Ann Costa

Home Health Administrator

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Oct 31, 2023
I have known Quentara for over 4 years and she has been great resource to many of our seniors. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Professional Colleague
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Marsha Davis

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Oct 19, 2023
I found Quentara Costa very personable, confident and easy to talk to when I was looking to transition into Edgewood's retirement community. She gave me sound personal and financial advice regarding what I needed to make this move and what it would cost me to maintain this residence. In addition, she assisted me with all my insurances and extraneous costs to financially balance my portfolio. I also enjoy reading her monthly newsletter.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: This client is a relative of advisor.
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