Boston · Connecticut · Washington, DC

Wealth, simplified.

Lucid Management helps you build financial literacy, grow real wealth, and reach financial freedom — through a relationship built on clarity, not confusion.

No cost, no obligation. We will talk through where you are and whether we are the right fit.

A Lucid Management consultant walking a client through their financial documents

Why we exist

At Lucid Management, we believe managing your finances shouldn't feel like a mystery.

We built this firm on one simple idea: when clients understand exactly where they stand, they make better decisions — and build real, lasting wealth. That's what "Lucid" means to us. Clear. Transparent. No surprises.

We're not here to be your firm for one season. We're here to be the first call you make, year after year, as your financial life grows.

What we do

Tax, credit, and funding — all under one roof.

Three services, all working toward the same goal: your financial freedom.

Reviewing tax documents and financial statements at a desk
Tax Preparation01

File with confidence

Filing done carefully and explained plainly — so you know what was claimed, what it means, and what to plan for next year.

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Exact outcomes

  • A complete, accurate return filed on time
  • Plain-language explanation of every major line item
  • A year-round plan so next season is calm from day one

Who it is for

  • Freelancers and 1099 earners
  • Small-business owners with pass-through income
  • Anyone tired of seasonal storefront tax prep
Credit Strategy02

Know where your credit stands

A clear read on your credit today and a realistic path to where it needs to be for the moves you want to make.

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Exact outcomes

  • A line-by-line understanding of your credit report
  • Errors identified and a plan to dispute or correct them
  • A realistic timeline for the score you need

Who it is for

  • Future homebuyers preparing for a mortgage
  • Business owners who need funding-ready credit
  • Anyone who has been told their credit is 'too complicated'
Funding Solutions03

Get funding-ready

Identify and pursue the funding that fits your situation — for a business, a purchase, or a next step you have been putting off.

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Exact outcomes

  • A clear picture of what you actually qualify for
  • Side-by-side cost comparison of funding options
  • A readiness checklist so you walk in prepared

Who it is for

  • Small businesses ready to expand
  • Families planning a major purchase
  • Entrepreneurs who do not want to guess at terms

Why clients choose us

Clarity is in our name for a reason.

We lead with service, not sales. Our job is to help — the business follows from doing that well.

  1. 01

    Integrity first

    We do right by you, even when it is not the easiest path. Trust is the one thing we are not willing to compromise.

  2. 02

    Total transparency

    No fine print, no fear tactics — just clarity every step of the way. You always know where you stand and what happens next.

  3. 03

    We don't disappear

    When an issue comes up after the paperwork is filed, we are still here — and we have built a trusted network of partners to make sure you are covered.

  4. 04

    A relationship, not a transaction

    Our best clients become family. That is not a tagline — it is how we operate, year after year.

Our team

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 at Lucid Management

James Alteus

Co-CEO

Building an organization rooted in leadership, systems, and integrity.

Ricky Leon, Co-CEO at Lucid Management

Ricky Leon

Co-CEO

Driving vision, discipline, and culture to scale the firm with purpose.

Kevin Achille, Chief Marketing & Business Officer (CMO / CBO) at Lucid Management

Kevin Achille

Chief Marketing & Business Officer (CMO / CBO)

Growth strategist leading brand, client acquisition, and partnerships.

Eddie Bazile, Chief Operating Officer at Lucid Management

Eddie Bazile

Chief Operating Officer

Operations leader driving efficiency, growth, and strategic execution.

Austin Cooper, Chief Financial Officer at Lucid Management

Austin Cooper

Chief Financial Officer

Finance executive focused on profitability, forecasting, and scalable growth.

Help doesn't stop when the paperwork does

Most firms throw their hands up after the filing. We stay on the call.

Some questions need a credential we don't hold — and we will say so plainly. That is why we keep a vetted bench of partners, so you are never handed a dead end.

Small business owners standing in front of their storefront

Enrolled agents & accountants

Entity formation and representation if an IRS issue comes up after filing.

Attorneys

Probate, business, and entity law when a question moves past our lane.

Licensed advisory firms

Introductions for licensed investment and insurance work, handled by people we trust.

What to expect

Three steps. No surprises.

We have built the process around clarity — so you know what happens next before anything is signed.

No cost. No obligation. Just a conversation about your goals.

  1. 01

    Book a free consultation

    A 20-minute, no-obligation call where we learn where you are, what you are working toward, and whether we are the right fit.

  2. 02

    Get a plain-language plan

    We outline what we can handle directly, what a vetted partner would handle, and what it costs — before you commit to anything.

  3. 03

    Year-round follow-up

    Questions do not expire when the paperwork is filed. We stay on the call, season after season, as your financial life grows.

Real situations, real clarity

Proof that clarity changes everything.

Every client is different, but the pattern is the same: when you understand where you stand, you make better decisions.

Tax season, simplified

A freelancer who used to dread April

Multiple income streams, missed deductions, and a filing that always felt rushed. We organized the year's documents, filed carefully, and set up a simple system so next season is calm from day one.

Credit clarity

A small-business owner ready to grow

Credit felt like a black box. We reviewed the report line by line, fixed errors that were weighing the score down, and built a six-month roadmap to put funding within reach.

Funding support

A family planning their next step

They needed capital for a real estate opportunity but were not sure what they qualified for. We mapped the options, explained the true cost of each, and helped them walk into the decision prepared.

Questions

What to know before we talk.

Before your call

Open the pre-consultation checklist

An interactive page so you know exactly what to bring to the free 20-minute consultation.

Open the checklist

It is a no-pressure conversation. We will ask about your current tax, credit, or funding situation, explain what Lucid handles directly versus what we coordinate through our vetted partner network, and outline clear next steps and costs if we are a good fit. You will leave with a plain-language plan — even if you decide not to move forward.

For tax prep, bring your prior-year return, W-2s, 1099s, and any business income or expense records. For credit strategy, bring a recent credit report or login access. For funding, bring a profit-and-loss statement, bank statements, and a rough idea of how much you need and why. Not sure? Bring what you have — we will sort it out together.

No. Lucid Management focuses on tax preparation, credit strategy, and funding solutions. If your situation calls for licensed investment or advisory services, we can introduce you to one of the independent advisory firms in our partner network.

We do not close after April 15. Our clients call us year-round — for quarterly planning, credit check-ins, funding questions, and quick clarifications. You get a consistent relationship, not a once-a-year transaction.

No pressure, no surprises

Start with a free 20-minute consultation. We will talk through where you are and whether we are the right fit.