With more than 20 years of expertise in investment management and financial services, Ben Flood stands out as a trustworthy Managing Partner at Bigelow, providing clients with insightful guidance through retirement transitions and helping mid-career professionals prioritize their financial goals.
Ben's dedication to Bigelow’s clients is evident as he embraces his role as a true partner on their financial journey. He takes pride in facilitating informed, long-term investment and financial planning decisions, finding fulfillment from witnessing the outcomes that materialize years later.
Launching his career post-undergraduate studies, Ben spent initial years at Citi before embarking on a decade-long tenure at KeyCorp. His roles as a Financial Advisor and Relationship Manager shaped his path. Joining Bigelow in 2017, Ben's commitment and contributions led to him becoming an owner of the company in 2022.
Ben's expertise in financial planning has earned national recognition, with his insights featured in prestigious publications like Forbes, HuffPost, U.S. News & World Report, and PBS Next Avenue. Beyond his professional pursuits, Ben cherishes moments with his wife and two children, exploring coastal Maine through activities such as running, hiking, and skiing.
Actively engaged in the community, Ben volunteers as a track & field coach with the Scarborough Track Club's youth program and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of New England. Embracing intellectual challenges, he enjoys reading and a good game of chess in his leisure time. Ben Flood's multifaceted approach to finance, community, and personal interests show his commitment and dedication to those that he works alongside.
EXPERIENCE:
Bigelow Investment Advisors, Managing Partner
Bigelow Investment Advisors, Senior Advisor
Key Investment Services, Financial Advisor
KeyBank NA, Relationship Manager & Branch Manager
EDUCATION:
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst, MBA
Merrimack College, Advanced Certificate of Study in Financial Planning
University of Maine, Bachelor of Arts
MEMBERSHIP & CERTIFICATION:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant
Financial Planning Association (FPA)
CFP: Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.