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Financial Planning Association™ of MA names Barrett Costello to Board of Directors as Public Relations Director
BOSTON, MA, (PRBuzz.com) March 15, 2013 -- Financial Planning Association™ of Massachusetts (FPA MA) announces that member Barrett Costello of Braintree, MA has been named to the Board of Directors as Public Relations Director.
As a member of the Board of Directors, Costello will help guide the policy and direction of the 900-member association that seeks to foster the value of financial planning and advance the profession within Massachusetts.
In his capacity as Public Relations Director, Costello and his committee will conduct all aspects of public relations for the FPA MA Board of Directors and the Chapter. The goal under his leadership will be to ensure that all press worthy activity conducted by the members and committees is announced and shared for the purposes of educating the public, advocating for the financial planning industry and the FPA MA membership.
Costello's experience in the financial sector spans 13 years; he is presently VP, Advisor Relationship Manager with Hennessy Funds, a boutique asset manager based out of Novato, CA. Costello's role is to work closely with financial planning professionals in New England to identify areas where Hennessy's expertise can help distinguish and grow their practice. Costello received a BS in Business Management/Finance from Roger Williams University.
Costello makes his home in Braintree, MA with his wife Chrissy and their daughter Brooke.
"It is a pleasure to announce Barrett as Public Relations Director of the Board," said Peter Jaworski, President of the FPA of MA. "His superior communications skills and commitment to the financial planning industry make him the perfect choice to fill this pivotal role on the Board."
About the Financial Planning Association™ of Massachusetts
Since the year 2000, the FPA™ MA has sought to foster the value of financial planning and advance the financial planning profession in the Bay State. Our 900 members are dedicated to the financial planning process, which entails establishing personal and financial goals and creating a way to reach them. FPA™MA believes that everyone needs objective advice to make smart financial decisions and that when seeking the advice of a financial planner, the planner should be a CFP® certificant.
Many FPA™ MA members engage in philanthropic pro bono work in their communities. They also recommend legislation, elevate public awareness, promote financial literacy, and advocate for sound economic and tax policies. We welcome all those who advance the financial planning process and promote the CFP® mark as the cornerstone of the financial planning profession. For more information please call 866-804-0484 or visit www.fpama.org.
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