Alyson Basso, MBA CFP® ChFC® 

Alyson Basso, CFP®, ChFC®, is the co-founder and Managing Principal of Hayden Wealth Management, where she brings over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families make confident, informed financial decisions. She specializes in guiding busy professionals and pre-retirees through the complexities of wealth accumulation, tax strategy, and retirement planning—so they can focus on what matters most.

Alyson’s approach goes beyond investment management. Her goal is to serve as a long-term partner to her clients, helping them organize, simplify, and optimize every aspect of their financial lives. Her planning philosophy is rooted in education and proactive guidance—helping clients understand where they stand and what comes next.

She holds the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designations and earned her MBA from Bentley University with a concentration in Law and Taxation. She has completed advanced coursework in blockchain and digital assets and remains actively engaged in professional organizations, including the Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts and the Greater Boston Bankers Association. Alyson is deeply committed to advancing her profession and pursuing the highest standards of excellence. She serves as an item writer for the CFP® exam, is a member of the CFP® Scholarship Review Panel, and is an adjunct faculty member for the Department of Professional Designations at the College for Financial Planning, where she helps educate and mentor the next generation of financial planners.

In addition to her professional work, Alyson is actively involved in her community. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Tri-Town Council, supporting programs that strengthen families and communities, and is an Angel Volunteer with Soldiers’ Angels, assisting service members, veterans, and their families. She is also an Ambassador for Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD) and participates in local volunteer initiatives.

Alyson lives in Windham, New Hampshire with her family and their Dalmatian and enjoys staying active through hiking, running, and figure skating. She is especially passionate about the Franconia Half Marathon, which supports Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country. Her commitment to service extends beyond her work, as she believes in leading by example and actively involves her family in giving back.