Our Mission
To give clients a clear, trustworthy path to financial literacy, wealth-building, and financial freedom — and to be the first name they think of whenever they need help getting there.
About the firm
A firm built as a reaction to being left in the dark.
Lucid Management is a partner-led tax, credit, and funding firm operating across Boston, Connecticut, and Washington, DC.
Our Vision
To become one of the most trusted, most highly referred financial groups in the country — a firm that started with tax preparation and grew into a full-service financial partner, without ever losing the personal relationships that built it.
The people you will actually talk to.
No call centers, no rotating cast. The same team that opens your file is the one that answers when you call back.
James Alteus
Co-CEO
Building an organization rooted in leadership, systems, and integrity.
Ricky Leon
Co-CEO
Driving vision, discipline, and culture to scale the firm with purpose.
Kevin Achille
Chief Marketing & Business Officer (CMO / CBO)
Growth strategist leading brand, client acquisition, and partnerships.
Eddie Bazile
Chief Operating Officer
Operations leader driving efficiency, growth, and strategic execution.
Austin Cooper
Chief Financial Officer
Finance executive focused on profitability, forecasting, and scalable growth.
Our values
Four things we do not bend on.
Integrity
We do right by our clients, even when it costs us something. Trust is the only thing we are not willing to compromise.
Transparency
Clarity is in our name for a reason. You will always know exactly where you stand, what your options are, and what happens next.
Helping, first
We lead with service, not sales. Our job is to help — the business follows from doing that well.
Family
The relationships we build with our clients and partners are meant to last. We are not chasing one-time transactions — we are building long-term rapport that grows alongside you.
Who we serve
People serious about their financial future.
Lucid Management works with people who are serious about their financial future — clients focused on building financial literacy, growing wealth, and working toward true financial freedom. Whether you are just starting to take control of your finances or you are ready to grow what you have already built, we meet you where you are and walk the path with you.
The firm is led by its partners across three locations, with a vetted bench of enrolled agents, attorneys, and licensed advisory firms behind them. Individual partner profiles are published here as each is finalized.