Cheryl A. Dugas Ethier

CFP®, CPA, PFS

Cheryl joined SK Wealth Management, L.L.C. in the fall of 2006. She provides comprehensive financial planning for clients to assist them in achieving their long-term financial goals. Before joining the firm, Cheryl worked in not-for-profit organizations in the areas of Operations/ Finance Management and Strategic Planning/Business Development. Her experience in business management, contract negotiation, insurance and pension management is an asset to her financial planning skill set.

Cheryl currently teaches a course on Retirement and Employee Benefits at Rhode Island College. She is a member of the SK Wealth Management Investment Committee and chairs the SK Women's Initiative. Cheryl is also presently pursuing the designation of CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst).

Education

  • Rhode Island College, Masters of Professional Accountancy degree with a concentration in financial planning
  • Bryant University, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration

Credentials

Current Professional Affiliations and Charitable/Civic Involvement

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member
  • Financial Planning Association, member
  • Friends of Hearthside, Inc., treasurer
  • Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, member
  • Rhode Island Financial Planning Association, member
  • Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, member
  • SKNOW, executive committee member