Our Firm

We are a financial services firm committed to helping individuals and business owners pursue their financial goals.  New England Schooner, Inc. was founded by Raymond Jacques, CFP in 1996.  It is an office of Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., one of the country's largest independent FINRA broker-dealers and SIPC members.  Our staff includes 12 individually registered representatives.  This Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) oversees $500 million in assets and is recognized consistently among the top independent financial advisors in the country.  We offer a wide range of financial products and services and as an independent firm we work for our clients, not the many individual companies we represent.  Our clients benefit from our firm's vast resources, talents and specialties. 

Ken personally specializes in preparing retirement income strategies for baby boomers and seniors.  His process is designed to help solve one of the most urgent needs of the growing retiree population:  how to develop a predictable and sustainable income allowing his clients to live comfortably and confidently in their retirement years.  The NextPhase™ is one of his primary strategies.  Ken is dedicated to developing long enduring relationships with all his clients.  Please contact him if you have any questions about our firm or the range of financial products and services we provide.  Let us help you achieve financial peace of mind during your retirement years.