'The community up here is fantastic.' Berkshire Money Management to open Williamstown office early next year

WILLIAMSTOWN — With offices in south and central county, Berkshire Money Management is putting down roots in the heart of Williamstown. Its first financial advisor is a North County native. The local financial advisory group started in 2001 and already has offices in Great Barrington and Dalton. Founders Stacey Carver and Allen Harris say they're adding a Northern Berkshire office to be closer to their clients in North County and southern Vermont. They also need more space. "We just keep growing and adding more staff members, we've outgrown our other offices," said Carver, who purchased the new Williamstown property at 136 Water St. earlier this year that was previously wellness spa Tsubo Massage. Carver owns the Great Barrington office, Harris owns the Dalton office and they each rent out the properties to Berkshire Money Management. They looked "all over" North County for a space and landed in Williamstown. "We loved the area on Water Street and it seemed pretty perfect," she said. "As we hire advisors, they will likely be working out of here because that's the only place there is space." The front downstairs space that was a spa will be office space from the time it opens, said Carver, and renovations on that area have begun. The remaining space will be built out once they need more room. Advisors will begin meeting with clients later this year, and a grand opening is planned for early 2026.