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About Claro Advisors

Most financial advisors might start by proposing different investments or recommending that you buy a product or sell your existing investments. We think differently at Claro. The process starts with you.

Our passion is working with clients to deliver a world-class experience. We love what we do. Our purpose is to simplify and manage your financial life so that you can give attention to the endeavors that you care about and that demand your time.

Your Advisor

Jim Abbott

James Abbott AIF®, PPC®

Vice President, Wealth Advisor, Claro Advisors


With decades of experience guiding families, retirees, and business owners, James helps clients make confident financial decisions. He focuses on personalized planning, long-term security, and helping clients Sleep Well at Night through the SWAN Formula™ process.

“Our mission is your clarity, security, and peace of mind.”

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Five Star Professional Disclosure: James W. Abbott is awarded The FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award in the Wealth Management Category, based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience, and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2023 Five Star Wealth Managers. The inclusion of a wealth manager on The FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth nor should it be inferred that the responses used from the survey represent the experience of any clients. This award does not evaluate the quality of service provided and the wealth manager may have had unfavorable ratings. The rating is not indicative of the wealth manager's future performance. Five Star Professional conducts market-specific research to identify service professionals who provide quality services to their clients. Five Star Professional joins forces with city and regional magazines to make the research results available to consumers in more than 45 markets across the United States and Canada. Five Star Professional was founded in 2003 and is based in Minneapolis, MN. For more information, go to: www.FiveStarProfessional.com.

Claro Advisors LLC ("Claro") is a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") based in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Registration of an Investment Advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. Information contained herein is for educational purposes only and is not to be considered investment advice. Claro provides individualized advice only after obtaining all necessary background information from a client. Disclosures and Terms of Use.

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