Ariel Dangelo
Founder & Financial Advisor, Nightingale Wealth Solutions
Ariel Dangelo is the founder of Nightingale Wealth Solutions, an independent, woman-owned fiduciary financial planning firm based in Needham, Massachusetts. After a life-altering horse accident in 2020 left her with a broken neck and spinal fusion, Ariel channeled her recovery into a deeper purpose — empowering families, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals to take full control of their financial futures. Through her proprietary ProsperGuard™ approach, she and her team deliver personalized wealth management, tax strategy, and legacy planning built on trust, education, and accountability.
Education & Licenses
- B.S. Corporate Finance & Risk Management — Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
- Financial Planning Certificate — Boston University
- Series 6, Series 63, Series 65
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, Massachusetts
- Health Insurance License
Career Background
- Founder & CEO, Helo (fintech platform, 2023–present)
- Founder & Advisor, Nightingale Wealth Solutions (2020–present)
- Financial Planner, Commonwealth Financial Group
- Project Manager / AVP, State Street Global Exchange (6+ years across compliance, operations, and front-to-back solutions)
Featured In & Recognized By
- Inc. Magazine — Nightingale Wealth Solutions company profile
- Westwood Living Magazine — Expert Contributor in Financial Advisement (since 2022); featured profile and multiple published articles
- Westwood Minute — Featured coverage of NWS office launch and rebrand
- New York Venture Summit — Presenter (Helo)
- Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce — Member
Podcast Appearances & Speaking
- Full Out Podcast "How to Take Control of Your Money with Financial Advisor Ariel Dangelo"
- The Driven Women Project — Guest appearance
- Westwood Living Podcast — Featured financial expert interview
- Local Ventures Podcast —Host, spotlighting small businesses and entrepreneurship
- SpeakerHub — Listed keynote speaker (topics: resilience, financial planning, wealth management, surviving trauma)
- Regular live speaking engagements for small business organizations, public service departments, schools, non-profits, and conferences
Speaking Topics
- Inspirational keynote: — resilience, preparation, and the human spirit
- Wealth-building strategies and tax-efficient investing
- Finance 101 for high school students
- Retirement readiness: — the numbers you need to know