Mary Carroll Murphy

Mary Carroll Murphy, an esteemed business owner and former Fortune 500 executive, hails from Western Massachusetts but now makes her home in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Digital Equipment Corporation relocated her to Bedford, New Hampshire, in 1990, and she led marketing initiatives for their groundbreaking integrated office systems. Over her decades-long career, she has worked across various states and internationally, garnering numerous accolades in the information technology and financial services sectors. Currently, she heads Cost Cures, a software company founded in 2024 in Peterborough, New Hampshire, that aims to revolutionize healthcare affordability through transparency in pricing. The company is developing an AI-based database to help users find low-cost options for medical, dental, and vision care nationwide. Additionally, she and her team are integrating telemedicine and concierge services to enhance user experience directly through their dedicated website and app. Alongside her technological endeavors, she and her husband established Black Shoals Farm in 2022. Located in Francestown, New Hampshire, this non-GMO, chemical-free farm focuses on sustainable agriculture and produces a variety of fruits, vegetables, edible flowers, and medicinal herbs. Her prominent role in wealth management began in 2011 when she became the first Charles Schwab Independent Branch franchisee, significantly growing her franchise to manage nearly $1 billion in assets by early 2022. Her pioneering efforts were recognized with the creation of the Charles Schwab Champion Award, which she received just before selling her franchise. Her professional journey started in 1979 at what is now Eversource, progressing rapidly after realizing the potential of emerging technologies within the insurance sector. She became a Technical Analyst at ITT/Hartford Insurance Group in 1982, quickly moving up to senior management roles at various high-tech firms, including IBM/Lotus Development, which took her to Europe to lead initiatives across global markets. After pausing her career to care for her parents in 2001, she earned a master's degree from Rivier University in 2004. She taught mathematics and personal finance before transitioning back to finance with UBS Financial Services and later as an independent advisor with MassMutual. She holds a bachelor's degree from Bridgewater State College, where she was an active participant in campus life, and a Master's degree in Education from Rivier University, which she received with high distinction. Her accolades include prestigious awards from Digital Equipment Corporation, the Electronic Mail Association, and IBM/Lotus, as well as recognition for her asset growth at UBS Financial Services and her innovative contributions at Charles Schwab. Beyond her professional achievements, she and her husband are committed philanthropists, supporting various local organizations and initiatives aimed at improving community well-being in New Hampshire. She serves on the board of trustees at Rivier University, actively participating in governance to foster the institution's mission. Living in Francestown with her husband and their Belgian Malinois, Mary Carroll Murphy enjoys a life marked by a passion for sustainable living, gardening, and community involvement, continuously striving to blend personal interests with her commitment to professional excellence and community service.