Welcome to SFM, LLC

Independent. Fiduciary. Focused on you.

SFM is a fee-only investment management firm located in Manchester, New Hampshire, just west of the Merrimack River. Clients receive services that include unbiased investment analysis, financial planning, portfolio management, business solutions, and other specialized services tailored to their needs. Our firm understands the level of trust a person places in their financial advisor and makes a commitment to always be true to that fiduciary role. We will exhibit the same level of care and concern for your financial affairs as we do for our own families.

Since 1998, we have helped our clients analyze their assets, retirement savings, and business holdings to optimize their overall portfolio structure, enabling them to achieve long-term success. Our team approach provides security, diligence, and customization that clients may not receive from an individual investment advisor. SFM believes honesty, transparency, and trust are paramount in forming an advisor-client relationship; we look forward to helping you.

SFM, LLC is a registered investment advisor with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Certified Financial Planner
Charter Financial Analyst
Financial Planning Association
Certified Retirement Counselor

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Sweeney Financial Management OBSERVER A Concise Review of the Month in the Investment Markets ▲ ▲ ▲ March 2026 Recap Issued April 7, 2026 Market Overview The Dow closed the month of March at 46,341, a decline of 2,636 points or 5.4%. March served as a reminder that markets rarely move in straight lines. Early in the month, an attack on Iran triggered a bout of volatility, followed by disruption in the flow of oil. The resulting...
You know how life tends to throw in a few plot twists? They don't ask if you're ready. They just show up—with potential financial consequences tagging along. A layoff. A diagnosis. A parent who needs help. These moments don't come with instruction manuals. But they do come with price tags, deadlines, and decisions that can echo for years. The good news? You don't have to wait until you're standing in the middle of a crossroad...