News and Awards

2023 Largest Independent Investment Advisers in Massachusetts

Rockland Trust Investment Management Group (IMG) was ranked #13 on the list of Largest Independent Investment Advisers in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. View top 23.

2022 Largest Independent Investment Advisers in Massachusetts

Rockland Trust Investment Management Group (IMG) was ranked #15 on the list of Largest Independent Investment Advisers in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal.

2021 Largest Independent Investment Advisers in Massachusetts

Rockland Trust Investment Management Group (IMG) was ranked #16 on the list of Largest Independent Investment Advisers in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal.

March 2022
We are pleased to announce that the YMCA Cape Cod has selected Rockland Trust as the 2021 Social Responsibility Community Partner Honoree. During their Annual Meeting today, our local Cape Cod team was there to accept the award. Rockland Trust and the YMCA collectively believe strengthening the communities in which we work and live. We are honored to receive this award and thank the YMCA Cape Cod for their partnership in serving our communities.

March 2022
Rockland Trust Investment Management Group is pleased to announce that its retirement plan services team, led by Sean McGarry, AIF®, First Vice President, Retirement Plan Services Manager has been named to the National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) 2021 Top Defined Contribution (DC) Advisor Teams.

January 2021
Senior Vice President & Director of Research, Doug Butler, CFA, CFP® was featured in the Wall Street Journal discussing how Democratic control of Congress and the White House may lead to more opportunities for federal economic aid, supporting further gains in the stock market in the near term.

December 2020
Congratulations to our own Rita Yeung who has been recognized by the American Bankers Association as a member of the 40 Under 40 in Wealth Management, Class of 2021. Thank you for your commitment to the highest standards of achievement at work and in our community—well deserved.
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May 2020
Greg DiMarzio, Portfolio Manager is quoted in Worcester Telegram on the topic of rebuilding America and how the pandemic has taken a major toll on the financial industry.
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May 2020
Doug Butler, Senior Vice President and Director of Research, comments in a recent Forbes article inflation does not appear to be a problem in the near term. During inflationary times however, it’s good to consider more investments in real assets and to have flexibility in your portfolio to take advantage of short term opportunities.
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March 2020
Doug Butler, SVP and Director of Research is quoted in a recent Forbes article about expectations on how the coronavirus is going change our day-to-day lives going forward.
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February 2020
Doug Butler, SVP and Director of Research provides commentary in a Boston Globe story about the markets plunging as coronavirus fears escalate.
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October 2019
Rockland Trust's Chief Investment Officer David Smith looks beyond the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates to what it means for the future.
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October 2019
Rockland Trust Investment Management Group congratulates Sean McGarry AIF® Vice President and Retirement Plan Services Manager for being recognized as a Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisers of 2019.
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October 2019
Rockland Trust’s Investment Management Group receives a Star of Excellence Award from South Shore Magazine for their work in helping guide clients every step of the way. Read more about our IMG team and their comprehensive approach.
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