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Who We Are

Vista Financial Group, Inc. is an independent financial services firm, founded by Thomas J. Colbert in 1997 with the mission of helping clients work towards their long-term financial objectives, security, and manage risk. Our goal is to help our clients build wealth and work towards financial confidence.

We offer a wide range of financial products and services to individuals and business owners that includes:

  • Financial Planning

  • Life Insurance

  • Disability Insurance

  • Long-Term Care Insurance

  • Multiple Investment Products

Thomas J. Colbert

President, Registered Principal

774-551-0013 Ex.101

thomas.colbert@ceterawealth.com

Thomas J. Colbert, CLU, ChFC is the founder and president of Vista Financial Group, Inc. Thomas is a 1983 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has over 35 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. As an OSJ (Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction) for Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, he assists other financial advisors in meeting their compliance requirements and building successful practices. He is also a past-president of the Boston Society of Financial Service Professionals.

Michael Colbert

Operations Manager/Insurance Producer

michael.colbert@ceterawealth.com

After growing up learning about how life insurance can help families find financial security, Michael Colbert joined Vista Financial Group in 2022. He works closely with Tom on office operations and with the Massachusetts Teachers Association. With Tom’s mentorship and guidance, he became a licensed life, accident, and health insurance producer in 2025. Michael studied Italian at Bowdoin College and graduated in 2016, and he subsequently earned his master's degree in 2022. Outside of his work, he enjoys reading, travel, yoga, and good coffee.   

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