Registered Investment Advisor

Robert Deiana is the Principal and Owner of Lighthouse Financial, LLC, based in Marblehead, Massachusetts. With over 28 years of experience in the financial industry, Robert specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management services for individuals, families, and small businesses. His expertise spans various areas including household budgeting, debt management, retirement planning, and education planning, among others.

Prior to establishing Lighthouse Financial, Robert served as a Senior Vice President at TQM Wealth Partners, where he focused on comprehensive planning and investing for small businesses, families, and individuals. Before that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, where he was responsible for planning and investing for similar clientele.

Robert’s extensive career also includes significant roles at MFS Investment Management and Colonial Funds, where he gained valuable experience in non-US sales and business development, particularly in Latin and Central America. Throughout his tenure at MFS Investment Management, Robert held various positions, showcasing his versatility in management and client services.

Robert’s journey in the financial sector began after completing his Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Northeastern University. He later pursued his passion for finance by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from Babson College.

With a strong educational background and a wealth of practical experience, Robert continues to guide his clients towards financial success, offering tailored strategies to help them achieve their goals and secure their financial future.

Investment Advisor Representative

Joining Lighthouse Financial, LLC as a Partner, Dan will bring decades of wealth management and operational experience to the firm.

From 2014 to 2024, Dan was the Principal and Owner of Hawthorne Financial Advisors, LLC (HFA) in Marblehead, MA.  At HFA, Dan supported his clients with a full wealth management offering including financial planning and budgeting, tailored investment portfolios, liquidity management and advising on non-investment issues.

From 2001 until 2014, Dan was co-founder and President of Clerestory LLC, where he was responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of his high net worth (HNW) client’s financial affairs including financial, insurance, liquidity, estate and tax planning, property management, and overseeing all investments in equity, fixed income, alternative assets, and private transactions (real estate, angel investing, etc.).

Prior to co-founding Clerestory in 2001, Dan was the Chief Financial Officer of the venture capital backed WorldClinic, where he managed the firm’s financial strategy, board and investor relations, budgeting and accounting, and tax and financial reporting.

Before WorldClinic, he was a Vice President in FleetBoston Financial’s Technology and Communications Corporate Finance team, where he was involved in the analysis, pricing and structuring of syndicated senior credit facilities and major recapitalizations requiring FleetBoston’s capital markets capabilities in high yield and equity.

Dan is a proud graduate of the Marblehead Public School system, St. John’s Prep, Clark University, and Babson College’s MBA program.

Operations Manager

Donna Kasabula is the Operations Manager at Lighthouse Financial, LLC.

Prior to her current role, Donna worked at Fidelity Investments for 10 years. As both a financial and business analyst, her responsibilities included financial planning, data analysis, and reporting.

Donna received her Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from Bates College. She earned her Master of Business Administration at Boston University.