October 4, 2021
BBW MEMBER INTERVIEW: Ariel Mae Dangelo, Financial Advisor, Commonwealth Financial Group
What is your name?
Ariel Mae Dangelo
What is your occupation?
Financial Advisor
What is your business name?
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than a year
What is your instagram handle?
What is your linked in URL?
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
I was born in Boston and grew up in Southborough.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
I am a holistic Financial Advisor with a background in real estate. This gives me a unique skillset not only to help my clients succeed in their personal goals, reach for financial independence and achieve their real estate dreams! With my degree in Finance, thirst for learning and unstoppable creativity as well as passion for being my clients best advocate, I have a full service financial planning business that delivers the highest level of service and care to my clients.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
My clients would tell you that I am a dedicated, bright and energic advisor that keeps my clients goals and passions at the heart of our strategy. Life is short and every moment should be enjoyed.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
If you fall off the horse get right back on! (both literally and figuratively)
What is your favorite book?
Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, a organization method, anything?! (Can be a personal or professional life tool)
I am an excel ninja! I use excel for everything from planning a party to financial planning to real estate!
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying it in your career or business?
My most recent WIN is starting my own local networking group for professionals in my area! We are still looking for more members if anyone would like to join! We are growing our businesses through referrals by learning more about each other and our businesses. We are located in the Walpole, Medfield, Norwood area.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Don't borrow tomorrow's problems today!
How do you enjoy your free time?
Gardening, reading & spending time with my animals and husband.
What is something that not many people know about you?
I have recovered from a spinal cord injury! I was thrown from a horse and paralyzed unable to move my hands or legs in November of 2020. I had C5 & C6 fused and spent months rehabbing learning how to walk, eat, get dressed and everything else all over again! Now you would hardly even know I had an accident - I am back to work, working out, riding, cooking, gardening, dancing and all of the other things I love to do! My story has helped me a lot with my financial planning business and how I coach my clients. So many unexpected things can happen in our lives and creating financial security and proper planning to ride the surprises that life has to offer while minimizing unnecessary stress.
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