Christopher N. Perry
President & CEO
Education
Williams College, Williamstown, MA
- BA in English, 1991
College for Financial Planning, Denver, CO
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification, 1997
Background
Chris formed Perry Financial Strategies, LLC in 2025 after nearly 30 years in the financial planning and wealth management industry with Fleming, Perry & Cox, Inc. (later renamed to Webster Wealth Advisors, Inc). Chris works with individual clients through every phase of the financial planning process to discern life objectives, present multiple strategies, and develop implementation plans that help clients to reach their personal goals. He also oversees portfolio modeling and investment selection with an eye towards tax, cash flow and legacy planning for clients nearing or in retirement.
Chris holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and he is an investment adviser representative of Commonwealth Financial Network®. Chris holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations as well as life, health, accident, and variable insurance licenses.
Chris has been honored with the Five-Star Wealth Manager* recognition for 12 consecutive years (2013-2024) in the state of CT where he has appeared annually in Connecticut Magazine. He has also contributed to Barron’s, Investment News and Bloomberg Wealth Manager during his distinguished career.
Chris is very active in his local and broader community. He has served St. Matthew's Episcopal Church as Senior Warden, Vestry member and numerous committee chairs for the past 25+ years. Chris served Camp Dudley/Kiniya for nearly 20 years as Chair of their Foundation Board as well as on the Camp’s Board of Trustees as Treasurer and Chairs of Finance, Investment, BDN, Development and several search committees. While his sons, both Eagle Scouts, were active in scouting, Chris served as Treasurer (Troops 20 and 125) as well as Fundraising Chair (Pack 22 and Troop 125). He continues to serve as an advisor and Chair of the Wilton Student Financial Aid Committee. Chris is an alum of the Kent School and he is a former member of the Board of Trustees and past president of their Alumni Association.
Chris was born and raised in Wilton, Connecticut. He and his wife, Alison, continue to reside in Wilton where they raised their grown children, Endy, Amanda and Sam. Chris enjoys spending free time with his family, serving as a mentor and coach in various youth programs, playing all sports (particularly golf and softball), traveling, going to movies, ballgames and concerts while remaining active and participating in his local community.
Christopher N. Perry is proud to have been recognized as a Summit Club advisor for 2024—a distinction based on annual production that places him among the top 17 percent of advisors affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network®.
Each year, Commonwealth, the broker/dealer–RIA that helps us process investment transactions on your behalf, recognizes Summit Club advisors by inviting them to an exclusive gathering of their peers, leading industry experts, and Commonwealth home office staff. Summit Club advisors benefit from an intensive learning and networking experience designed to help them hone their expertise, share best practices, and provide ever-higher levels of service, education, and leadership to their clients.
*2013-2024 Five Star Wealth Manager Award, created by Five Star Professional. The 2024 award was presented in 11/2024 based on data gathered within 12 months preceding the issue date. Advisors pay a fee to hold out marketing materials. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. For more information, please visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.
Sean Verbitsky
Client Service Associate
Sean brings five years of Customer Service experience to his position as client service associate. He studied at Point Loma Nazarene University where he earned his bachelor's degree in history and studied abroad in London. 
 
In 2021 Sean entered the technology field where he provided customer support for GoFundMe. During his time there he honed his problem-solving skills, through navigating intricate situations, and streamlining processes for clients. Known for his positive and approachable demeanor, Sean is committed to delivering exceptional service with a smile.