Team
Professional, courteous, and independent on your behalf.
We realize in addition to our financial management experience, independent advice and investment resources, the foundation to building client trust is achieved in personalized service and responsiveness. We recognize that it is impossible to be everything to everyone. However, we do strive to be everything possible for our clients in our effort to surpass their hopes and expectations. We do not try to replace experts in the various professional advisory fields. Rather, we serve best when we can act as your quarterback for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the events and actions in your financial future
Geraldine B. Cunningham, ChFC, CLU, CHMC
Advisor/President
(401) 596-0195
A ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) and CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), Gerry received her designations from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA. She joined the firm in 1981, and is President of First Financial Advisory Services, Inc. She has served as a board member of many civic and community organizations, including the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce (past president) and the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association. She has also served as a member of the RI Estate Planning Council and the RI Long-Term Care Coordinating Council. In addition to being an Investment Advisor Representative for First Financial Advisory Services, Inc., Gerry is a Registered Representative with First Allied Securities, Inc., an independent securities broker/dealer, and is a member of their Chairman's Emeritus Council. Gerry is also an independent insurance agent.
Matthew J. Cunningham, CWS®, CFP®
Advisor/Secretary/Chief Compliance Officer
(401) 596-0195
Matt earned the designations of Certified Wealth Strategist® Professional in 2008 and Certified Financial Planner® Professional in 2012. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Matt joined First Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in 2007 after a 16-year career as an environmental consultant specializing in risk management. He is an Investment Advisor Representative as well as Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer for First Financial Advisory Services, Inc., an independent Registered Investment Advisor. Matt is also a Registered Representative with First Allied Securities, Inc., an independent securities broker/dealer. He is a member of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce and the RI Estate Planning Council. He serves on the board of the Colonial Theater of Westerly, and is a current member and past president of the Westerly Lions Club.
Peter B. Robinson, CWS®, CFP®
Advisor/Vice President/Tax Preparer
(401) 596-0195
Pete, a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Wealth Strategist®, spent the first half of his career as a civil servant, supporting the United States submarine force as a design engineer and project leader. Because of that experience, Pete has a special interest in working with federal employees and the military. He is an Independent Advisor Representative of First Financial Advisory Services, Inc., a Registered Representative with First Allied Securities, Inc., an independent securities broker/dealer, and an independent insurance agent. He is also the owner of RC Associates LLC, a privately owned non-CPA Accounting and Tax Preparation service. Pete is a Trustee of the Westerly Library, a Fellow of the Severn Leadership Group, and past President of the Rotary Club of the Stoningtons.
Betsy Lee, RSA
Registered Sales Assistant
(401) 596-0195
Betsy is a general securities registered representative, holding Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and Series 63 Licenses. A graduate of the College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Betsy joined First Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in 2006 as a Registered Sales Assistant. Betsy provides personalized client service relating to account inquiries and administrative issues
Jenifer Neverman
Operations Manager
(401) 596-0195
Jenifer, as Operations Manager, is responsible for opening and maintaining client accounts, providing personalized customer service, and managing daily operations of First Financial Advisory Services, Inc. Jenifer joined First Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in 2010, and has an Associate Degree in Accounting from the Community College of Rhode Island.
John Turrisi
File Clerk
(401) 596-0195
John joined First Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in 2004, after retiring from a longstanding career at Fisher Controls in North Stonington, Connecticut. John is responsible for document filing and shredding, data storage and routing of interoffice communications.