About Protegro:
At Protegro, we believe financial planning should feel like a conversation — not a lecture.
Hi, I’m Wendy — founder, mom, financial planner, and occasional basement flood survivor. I started Protegro with a mission: to help individuals and families take control of their money, protect their futures, and find clarity during life’s most unpredictable moments.
With over 20 years in the financial services industry, I bring both professional expertise and real-life perspective to the table. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, navigating divorce, tackling debt, or planning your legacy, I’m here to help — no judgment, just guidance.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all shop. I meet you where you are and tailor strategies that reflect your values, lifestyle, and goals.
We offer:
Straightforward, actionable planning
A personal, relationship-first approach
Creative solutions for real-world challenges
Let’s face it — life happens. We help you stay prepared.
Meet our team
Wendy Pyne
Wendy Pyne is an Investment Advisor Representative with Protegro, Inc., a registered investment advisor based in Massachusetts. With over 20 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, Wendy helps clients navigate everything from debt and retirement to risk management and legacy planning — always with clarity, flexibility, and a deep understanding that life rarely goes exactly according to plan.
She’s known for her clear, compassionate guidance and practical, real-life approach to money. Whether you're a self-employed professional, a busy parent, or preparing for your next chapter, Wendy helps you build strategies that adapt as your life does — with confidence, not confusion.
Wendy also serves as the Managing Director of the MetroWest, MA chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse, a dynamic international women’s connection group focused on fostering community, collaboration, and growth for women in business and life. She’s passionate about creating spaces where women support and uplift one another — both financially and personally.
When she’s not meeting with clients or leading local events, Wendy is usually wrangling her spirited household of kids, cats, an indoor free-range rabbit, and chickens (not necessarily in that order). She loves hiking, traveling, and finding joy in life’s little curveballs — financial and otherwise.
Charles Allaire
Charles Allaire is an insurance advisor, soon to be a financial advisor. After a successful career in public teaching, Charles was inspired by the compassion of his financial planner to pursue a new path as a financial planner. With a passion for helping others and a talent for numbers, he brings a unique perspective to the field, with a deep understanding of the importance of financial education and the ability to communicate complex concepts in an accessible way.
Charles lives in Bristol, RI with his wife and daughter. In addition to his passion to help educate people on improving their financial well-being, he has a significant passion for coaching football. With all these different responsibilities, in his free time, Charles enjoys fishing in Buzzards Bay and Narragansett Bay.