Growing your business means investing in key staff. Before you jump into the hiring process, you may want to consider hiring an intern to strengthen your team. With 75% of college students graduating with at least one internship, the intern talent pool has never been better. Whether they’re pursuing a degree or fresh out of…
Jay Willwerth, ChFC®
Follow on: 
With a background in accounting and finance, Jay has been providing his knowledge and expertise in financial planning and wealth management for successful individuals, families and corporate executives for nearly three decades.
Since joining AWM in 2001, Jay has served on the firm's executive team and is an integral member of the investment committee, coordinating investment research, monitoring existing strategies, and conducting ongoing portfolio reviews with the firm's top clients. He has also been instrumental in the firm's rapid growth in its assets under management and its virtual fee-based financial and retirement planning programs.
Jay is a graduate of Bentley University with both a BA in Economics/Finance and a AS in Accounting. He also has earned the Chartered Financial Consultant Designation (ChFC) from the American College, and went on to teach the American College's Estate and Business professional development courses for many years.
He has also been a frequent speaker on business succession strategies, estate planning, estate planning for blended families, investment management, and retirement planning topics for the public, closely-held corporations, industry groups and membership organizations.
Jay has coached for the Boston Area Youth Soccer league, as well as youth soccer, softball and basketball. He and his wife Barbara and their two daughters live in Hopkinton, MA.
Recent Articles by Jay:
Do I Have What it Takes to Run a Small Business?
Whether you’re thinking of starting your own business or are already running one, you may wonder if you have what it takes to make it successful. With nearly 50 percent of all new businesses failing within their first five years of operation, you have good reason to be cautious. If you have the right combination…
Hiring Family: A Guide For Small Business Owners
Hiring the right employees is key to running a successful company, but finding them and retaining them isn’t always easy. As a small business owner, you’ll probably consider hiring a family member to work for you at some point. Maybe you need an extra set of hands on short notice. Maybe they really need a…
Should You Accept Equity Compensation in Lieu of a Higher Salary?
Dreaming of getting rich? To increase your chances of that dream coming true, you may want to consider equity compensation rather than focusing entirely on earning a higher salary. Think about the billionaires in the world. How did they make their wealth? Almost all of them got their high net worth from equity stakes in…
3 Ways to Create more Recurring Revenue for Your Small Business
Looking for ideas on increasing recurring revenue while decreasing your workload? Businesses large and small are doing just that through the introduction of subscription services. Whether you’ve been in business for a while or are considering starting a new small business, you’ll increase your chance of success with this business model. When you offer products…
The #1 Small Business Mistake Most Entrepreneurs Make
“You have to spend money to make money!” As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you’ve heard this saying before — and in fact, you might find yourself living by it (or at least, running your business by this motto). There’s some truth to this. You do need to create a plan to funnel some…
