After attending college in Colorado with a major in business and a minor in psychology, Charles first moved to Massachusetts in 1987. His success in his "first career" as a radio and TV host gave him an opportunity to “see the world” and live in places like San Francisco, San Diego, Minneapolis, and London, England where he spent two years. Upon his return to Boston in the ‘90’s he was ready to call New England home. In 2001 he made the decision to start his new career assisting retirees and pre-retirees in part because of a family tragedy.
In addition to being licensed in insurance in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, North Carolina, and Colorado, Mr. Hackett is also registered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an investment advisor representative. Having completed the Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam, he started his own independent Registered Investment Adviser firm, Beacon Retirement Group, LLC where he offers fee-based planning, wealth management, and investment advice to individuals and companies.
As a business owner, Mr. Hackett is committed to giving back to his community. He has been recognized by the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the United States Congress for his support of the community and area retirees. The Senior Scramble Golf Tournament to benefit the Merrimac Council on Aging has become their largest single fundraiser. In addition to starting, coordinating, and sponsoring this tournament, Mr. Hackett has worked closely with Laura Dillingham-Mailman, past President of the Massachusetts Council on Aging, for ways to maintain and improve activities and services for our retired residents.
A five year member of his town's Finance Committee, he is now a board member of the Merrimac Council on Aging, corporator of the Merrimac Savings Bank, and volunteers regularly at local senior centers.
Charles is an avid golfer, enthusiastic traveler, and amateur chef. He was a ski instructor for the blind in Vail Colorado. He has a passion for "all flying things" that he got from his father, Larry, who was a "great pilot."
He hosts a financial radio show, "All Things Retirement" on WNBP AM 1450 in Newburyport which can be heard every Saturday morning from 8 - 9am. For those outside of the local area, the show can be heard live on WNBP.COM
His wife, Michelle, a Harvard graduate and local high school teacher, were married in 2001 and live in Merrimac, MA. Both are active in the community and have a five year old daughter and three year old son.
The Hackett Family
Disclosure
Hackett Retirement Solutions & Insurance, Inc. is an insurance firm licensed in MA, NH, NC, OH, and CO. Charles Hackett is the President and acting agent. As such, he earns commission, paid by the issuing insurance company.
Beacon Retirement Group, LLC is a Registered Investment Adviser firm, owned by Charles Hackett, and licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As an investment adviser representative Mr. Hackett’s compensation is fee-based and fully disclosed in form ADV II which is given to all prospective clients. It is available upon request.
Due to differences in the services and/or products, and the way in which Mr. Hackett is compensated, a conflict of interest may exist. Although not necessarily a prohibited activity, we disclose this so that our clients and perspective clients can make informed decisions about entering into an advisory relationship.
If you have any questions related to this or any other aspect of our business, please ask. Thank you.
