Getting to Know Gateway Retirement Solutions

Richard is President of Wealth Management and a Financial Advisor with Gateway Retirement Solutions. Richard started his career in financial services in 2011 with Fidelity Investments. From there, he went on to serve in various roles supporting clients and financial advisors until becoming a financial advisor with Gateway in 2018. Richard has a passion for finance and markets which he brings to his conversations with clients. He enjoys getting to know clients and working with them to help them achieve their goals.

Richard received his BS degree in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire in 2010 and his MS degree in Finance from Southern New Hampshire University in 2017. Richard holds his FINRA series 7, 9, 10, 24, 52, 53, 63, & 66 registrations as well as his life and health insurance license. Richard serves on the Roger Allen Baseball Board of Directors as fundraising director and volunteers as a head coach.

Richard lives in Rochester, New Hampshire with his wife Anna, their six children, German Shepherd (Kona), Bernese Mountain Dog (Bauer) & cat (Sophie). When he is not working, Richard enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and attending & coaching his children’s athletics.   

EMAIL: rwasson@lincolninvestment.com

DIRECT LINE: 603-833-0597

Hayley graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Southern New Hampshire University in 2017. She started her career with Gateway in January of 2023. She cares deeply about the people she works with and appreciates the time and consideration her fellow employees place into helping their clients.

Hayley works directly on the administration side of Gateway Wealth Management. She provides support to new clients and assists them with any special documentation change requests.

Hayley adores spending time with her daughter, Harper and her dog, Bleu. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, being outdoors, and watching movies.

EMAIL: hanichols@lincolninvestment.com

DIRECT LINE: 603-534-2850

Dan is a Financial Advisor and Wealth Management Associate with Gateway. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in Finance. Dan is passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of financial planning through personalized advice, education, and exceptional client service.

While at UNH, Dan gained early experience in the financial industry through an internship with DHK Financial Advisors in Portsmouth, NH. After graduation, he began his professional career at Fidelity Investments as a Customer Relationship Advocate, where he strengthened his knowledge of client service and investment solutions. In 2025, Dan joined Gateway, where he supports clients both as a financial advisor and in back-office operations.

Dan holds the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses through Lincoln Investment, as well as his Life, Health, and Variable Insurance licenses.

Outside of work, Dan lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and spending time with friends and family.

EMAIL: dsweetland@lincolninvestment.com

DIRECT LINE: 603-534-2582