Benjamin W. Tuthill
- CLU
- RICP
- CRPC
- Managing Director - Investment Officer
Focus
Ben serves individuals and families in need of retirement planning, insurance, and investment management strategies. He has dedicated his career to servicing a select group of individuals and families as they navigate the landscape of managing, protecting, and transitioning their wealth.
Experience
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island and began his career as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley in 2004. His training included attaining Series 7, 31, 66 registrations, along with his producers Life and Health Insurance license. He has also earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), and most recently completing the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®) designation in June, 2022.
These professional certifications demonstrate an expertise in pre-and post-retirement planning needs including sources of retirement income, personal savings, employer-sponsored retirement plans, income taxes, asset management, estate planning strategies, insurance and risk management.
Ben was recognized as one of “America’s Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" by Forbes (2017-2019). He is also a twleve-time recipient (2013-2024) of the Five Star Wealth Manager Award, achieved by individuals who provide exceptional service based on research with peers, firms, consumers and regulatory sources. The Hecht & Tuthill Private Wealth Management Group has also been recognized in 2023 and 2024 as a Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Team in Rhode Island.
"It’s an honor to be named among America’s top advisors, as determined by Forbes, as well as being named among the top advisors in Rhode Island, as determined by Five Star Professionals" said Tuthill. "Each day, I show up with one goal in mind - helping my clients succeed financially. It is an honor to be recognized for doing what I love to do."
Away from the Office
Ben lives in Rumford, RI and Jensen Beach, FL. He has deep roots in the Rhode Island golf community, having played in college and winning the RI Amateur Championship in 2000. He is Chairman of the Northeast Amateur Invitational held annually at Wannamoisett Country Club and serves on the Executive Board for the Rhode Island Golf Association. Ben has also volunteered his time in the past to the URI Alumni Association and the John P. Burke Scholarship Fund Board.
2019 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded June 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (AKA America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors) rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
2018 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded July 2018; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/17 - 3/31/18 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (AKA America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors) rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
2017 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded July 2017; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/16 - 3/31/17 (Source: Forbes.com).The Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (AKA America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors) rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/22 - 3/31/23 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
Five Star Wealth Manager (years 2012 to 2024)
This award was issued each year on the evaluation process below.
General Use:
The Five Star Wealth Manager award was issued by Five Star Professional (FSP). Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by FSP or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by FSP in the future.
NOTE: CLICK HERE TO FIND DATES FOR THE EVALUATION PERIODS FOR ALL FIVE-STAR AWARDS - LISTED BY MARKET.
Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor.
California Insurance License #4220515. Resident State RI
Ben serves individuals and families in need of retirement planning, insurance, and investment management strategies. He has dedicated his career to servicing a select group of individuals and families as they navigate the landscape of managing, protecting, and transitioning their wealth.
Experience
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island and began his career as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley in 2004. His training included attaining Series 7, 31, 66 registrations, along with his producers Life and Health Insurance license. He has also earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), and most recently completing the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®) designation in June, 2022.
These professional certifications demonstrate an expertise in pre-and post-retirement planning needs including sources of retirement income, personal savings, employer-sponsored retirement plans, income taxes, asset management, estate planning strategies, insurance and risk management.
Ben was recognized as one of “America’s Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" by Forbes (2017-2019). He is also a twleve-time recipient (2013-2024) of the Five Star Wealth Manager Award, achieved by individuals who provide exceptional service based on research with peers, firms, consumers and regulatory sources. The Hecht & Tuthill Private Wealth Management Group has also been recognized in 2023 and 2024 as a Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Team in Rhode Island.
"It’s an honor to be named among America’s top advisors, as determined by Forbes, as well as being named among the top advisors in Rhode Island, as determined by Five Star Professionals" said Tuthill. "Each day, I show up with one goal in mind - helping my clients succeed financially. It is an honor to be recognized for doing what I love to do."
Away from the Office
Ben lives in Rumford, RI and Jensen Beach, FL. He has deep roots in the Rhode Island golf community, having played in college and winning the RI Amateur Championship in 2000. He is Chairman of the Northeast Amateur Invitational held annually at Wannamoisett Country Club and serves on the Executive Board for the Rhode Island Golf Association. Ben has also volunteered his time in the past to the URI Alumni Association and the John P. Burke Scholarship Fund Board.
2019 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded June 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (AKA America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors) rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
2018 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded July 2018; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/17 - 3/31/18 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (AKA America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors) rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
2017 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded July 2017; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/16 - 3/31/17 (Source: Forbes.com).The Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (AKA America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors) rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/22 - 3/31/23 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.
Five Star Wealth Manager (years 2012 to 2024)
This award was issued each year on the evaluation process below.
General Use:
The Five Star Wealth Manager award was issued by Five Star Professional (FSP). Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage their clients’ assets. The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed as an endorsement of the wealth manager by FSP or this publication. Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by FSP in the future.
NOTE: CLICK HERE TO FIND DATES FOR THE EVALUATION PERIODS FOR ALL FIVE-STAR AWARDS - LISTED BY MARKET.
Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor.
California Insurance License #4220515. Resident State RI
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Education
- University of Rhode Island