Jeffrey’s Approach
Jeffrey T. Grimes
CFP®, CPA, MS
Financial Advisor / Member Owner
Overview
Jeffrey “Jeff” Grimes is a financial advisor in our Middletown, Rhode Island, office who focuses on comprehensive financial planning, including tax strategy, retirement income, and wealth transfer.
A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Jeff works with clients across a range of planning needs, including philanthropy, proactive income and estate tax planning, retirement cash flow projections, retirement income structuring, insurance analysis, debt management, and education funding strategies. He takes a collaborative approach that helps individuals and families align financial decisions with long-term goals.
Before joining Savant, Jeff worked in the financial planning group at Corrigan Financial from 2019 until the firm joined Savant in 2025. He began his career as an audit associate with CBIZ & MHM in Boston, where he built a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting.
Jeff remains active in the professional community. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Financial Planning Association of Rhode Island. Since 2024, he has served on the board of directors and finance committee for The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, where he supports financial oversight and community initiatives.
Jeff earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, graduating summa cum laude, and a Master of Science (MS) in accounting from the University of Rhode Island.
He lives in Newport, Rhode Island, with his wife, Marie, and their dog, Maho. Jeff enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling to St. John in the United States Virgin Islands, playing golf, and following Boston sports, including the Red Sox.
Credentials
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
- Certified Public Accountant
Areas of Focus
Comprehensive Wealth Management
Integrated guidance for your full financial life, bringing together investment, tax, estate, and retirement planning to support your goals.
Financial Planning
Our planning process helps you evaluate key areas of your financial life, uncover opportunities, and make decisions aligned with your goals.
Investment Management
Evidence-based investing designed to help you stay focused on long-term goals while navigating changing market conditions.
Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer
Thoughtful estate planning guidance to help organize your affairs, support your wishes, and prepare for future generations.
Trust Services
Comprehensive trust administration supported by integrated investment, tax, estate, charitable, and business succession planning services.
Tax Advisory & Preparation
Working year-round to help you stay ahead of changing laws, find strategies to help lower your tax burden, and find new opportunities.
Education
- University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, summa cum laude
Master of Science (MS) in Accounting - CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
- Certified Public Accountant
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – member
- Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants (RISCPA) – member
- Financial Planning Association of Rhode Island – member
- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County – board of directors, finance committee
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.