Stephen F. Curran

CFP®
Wealth Advisor, Executive Director
scurran@hightoweradvisors.com
North Andover
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Education

Bachelor of Science with a concentration in accounting from Merrimack College

Certification(s) & Designation(s)

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®)

About Stephen

Stephen has over 35 years of experience in wealth management. Stephen focuses on the breadth of advisory services including financial planning, investment management, fiduciary services and tax planning. He also offers broad knowledge in the areas of retirement and estate planning. Prior to joining Hightower Signature Wealth (formerly Boston Hill Advisors), Stephen served as vice president and trust officer at Beverly National Bank. During his 19-year tenure at Beverly National Bank, Stephen’s roles also included oversight of trust operations and tax services.

Stephen is actively involved in several community non-profit organizations including The Clara & Harvey Pillsbury Foundation and Beverly Bootstraps Community Services both located on the North Shore.

He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a member of the Financial Planning Association of New England. He has a Bachelor of Science from Merrimack College with a concentration in accounting.

Stephen’s Recommended Reads

  • 3 minutes

    Moe’s Market Memo – September 18, 2026

    Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Senior Investment Consultant Fed Hikes Rates The Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate increase on Wednesday, lifting its benchmark rate to 3.75%-4%. The move reflects ongoing concerns about elevated inflation, driven in part by higher energy prices and other economic pressures. Most Fed…

  • 5 minutes

    Weekly Wisdom: Fed Meeting Recap – Higher Rates, Stronger Growth

    The Fed Delivers a Rate Hike The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% at its September meeting, marking the first rate increase in more than three years.1 The decision was unanimous and largely anticipated by markets, but the more important message came from the Fed’s updated projections and…

  • 2 minutes

    The Most Powerful Financial Tool Women Have Isn’t Money. It’s Their Voice.

    Why Asking Questions May Be the Key to Financial Empowerment For years, conversations about women’s financial empowerment have centered on income, investing, and retirement planning. While those topics remain important, new research suggests the real catalyst for financial confidence may be something much simpler: asking questions. According to the Savvy Ladies 2026 Mid-Year National Women’s…