Our Team

                    

David Savo             Dan Hicks          Michael Travaglini

David M. Savo: (781) 398-1555, Savo.David@Principal.com

David joined the Principal Financial Group with 15 years of executive management experience with a concentration in human resources and benefits.  David has run a multi-million dollar corporate recruiting practice and was responsible for recruiting, coaching, and training a sales/recruiting team that placed professionals throughout the greater Boston-metropolitan area.  Prior to this, David was a Manager for Accenture where he was responsible for the successful implementation of administration and operations.  His 15-year career spans a wide spectrum of industries including Staffing, Management Consulting, and International Tourism where he held high level positions in named firms such as, Accenture, The Brattle Group, and Virgin Atlantic.    He is a current member of the Human Rights Campaign, Habitat for Humanity, and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.  Currently David resides on the seacoast of New Hampshire and enjoys the outdoor activities all four seasons New England has to offer.
 

Dan Parker Hicks:  (781) 398-1563, Hicks.Dan@Principal.com

Dan started helping people in his first career as a seminarian, minister and church leader.  After years in the church, Dan transitioned this need to nurture others to his business career:  first as a consultant to companies building better products and services for their customers and ultimately as a financial advisor where he works to have a direct and immediate impact on his clients' lives.  Dan chose to hang his hat with the Principal Financial Group because The Principal shares Dan's core beliefs in integrity and high ethical values.  Dan grew up in Colebrook, NH, a place up north.  He is a graduate of Harvard University, magna cum laude, and a member of the Harvard Club of Boston.  Coincidentally, his great uncle Walter is a member of the Principal Financial Group Hall of Fame where Dan hopes to join him one day.  Dan lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with his husband Mark and their three dogs.

Michael Q. Travaglini:  (781) 398-1556, Travaglini.Michael@Principal.com

Michael brings nearly 12 years experience in Business and Program Development in Higher Education. During that time Michael created and established the only professional leadership development degree program specifically for school nurses.  He holds a Masters in Business management.  Michael is on the board of directors for the Greater Boston Business Council (GBBC) where he chairs the Non Profit Affiliates.  He is also steering committee member for the LGBT Aging Project.  He also gives his time to help out with the Fenway Men’s Event and PFLAG: Pride and Passion Fundraiser.  Michael is also avid bowler with Boston Beantown South for many years.  He also enjoys Contra dancing, swimming, and kayaking.  Michael is currently living in Boston.