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How to Create a Budget You Can Actually Stick With

June 26, 2020 by Finivi

Do you feel like your finances are out of control? Are you charging too much on credit cards each month? Do you sometimes wonder where you are going to come up with enough money to pay your bills? If any of these describe your financial situation, putting a budget in place could help. Here are…

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Why Saving Isn’t Enough

June 3, 2020 by Katie E. Moore, CDFA®

Forget that myth that millennials are bad with money. If recent surveys are accurate, 20- and 30-somethings are excellent at saving money and building up stacked savings accounts. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 millennials report having $100,000 to more in savings, according to a new Bank of America report. Of those surveyed, “Seventy-three percent…

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How To Survive A Layoff Or Furlough During The COVID-19 Pandemic [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 1, 2020 by Finivi

Becoming unemployed due to a layoff or furlough can be an unsettling event that can cause a wide range of emotions. Understanding your options and making the right financial decisions during this period-of-time can help you successfully navigate through this challenging period in your life. Here are some useful information and financial tips to help…

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11 Ways to Earn Money If You’re Unemployed Due to COVID-19

April 23, 2020 by Katie E. Moore, CDFA®

Unexpected job loss can be traumatic. If you were laid off or furloughed because of the coronavirus outbreak, money might be tight. You may need to make some difficult decisions as you navigate paying bills and putting food on the table during financial uncertainty. After you assess your current financial situation, prioritizing and eliminating non-essential…

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The COVID-19 Stimulus Package: What’s in it for you?

April 16, 2020 by Steven C. Johnson, ChFC®

The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is full of provisions that help individuals, small businesses, and families. No matter your circumstances, there’s likely some part of this act that will benefit your finances and help you stay afloat while we ride out this pandemic. Here’s what you need to…

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This One Mistake Could Cost You Your Stimulus Check

April 13, 2020 by Eric C. Jansen, ChFC®

Economic Impact Payment checks have started going out. If you qualify for a stimulus check and want to be sure you don’t lose it due to one simple mistake, read on. For most Americans who qualify, their stimulus checks will be a direct deposit into their bank accounts, which started on April 11, and will…

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Haven’t received your stimulus check yet? Here’s why.

April 13, 2020 by Eric C. Jansen, ChFC®

  The IRS began direct depositing stimulus checks on Saturday, April 11, as part of the first wave of payments to go out under the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The IRS processed 80 million more direct deposits this week. Additional payments will continue to go out in waves in the coming…

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Eric C. Jansen, ChFC

Fun Facts About Me

When he is not researching the next great stock to add to client portfolios, you can find him travelling frequently with his family to Jackson Hole Wyoming.

  • Hometown: Chicago, IL
  • Birth Month & Year: November, 1964
  • Favorite Hobby: Goldmining in Nome, AK
  • Favorite Food: Steak at Charley’s Steakhouse in Orlando FL
  • Can't be interrupted when: Watching the Discovery Channel
  • Hidden Talent: Finish Carpenter
  • Something on bucket list: Obtain Helicopter Pilot License
  • Family Pet: Goldfish

Steven C. Johnson, ChFC

Fun Facts About Me

Steve would tell you that one of the best parts of the day is spent talking to clients and relationships that result from it. When away from the office, he loves to travel the back roads of New England enjoying all the great sites that can be found off the beaten path.

  • Hometown: Townsend, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: December, 1967
  • Favorite Hobby: Playing Hockey
  • Favorite Food: Chicken Caesar Salad
  • Can't be interrupted when: Watching the Bruins
  • Hidden Talent: Cooking – Makes a great Thanksgiving turkey
  • Something on bucket list: Travel to Italy and Greece
  • Family Pet: Max – our Pomeranian

Frederick M. Lane, ChFC, CASL

Fun Facts About Me

When not managing client portfolios, Fred can be found relaxing with family and friends.

  • Hometown: Nutley, NJ
  • Birth Month & Year: July, 1954
  • Favorite Hobby: Dog Walking
  • Favorite Food: Italian
  • Can't be interrupted when: Listening to Pink Floyd
  • Hidden Talent: Landscaping
  • Something on bucket list: Space Flight - Tourism
  • Family Pet: None

Catherine Utley

Fun Facts About Me

  • Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
  • Birth Month & Year: February 1977
  • Favorite Hobby: Anything that gets me outdoors exploring nature
  • Favorite Food: Anything Mexican
  • Can't be interrupted when: Drinking first cup of coffee for the day
  • Hidden Talent: Putting together complicated puzzles
  • Something on bucket list: Over the water bungalow in Fiji
  • Family Pet: Currently between pets. Previous owner of 2 adorable pugs

Catherine M. Gareri

Fun Facts About Me

When not caring for her clients Cathy enjoys relaxing in her yard at home.

  • Hometown: Bellingham, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: July, 1957
  • Favorite Hobby: Cooking and Entertaining
  • Favorite Food: Steak at the Capital Grille
  • Can't be interrupted when: It's family time
  • Hidden Talent: Dog Whisperer
  • Something on bucket list: Spending a couple months on the Almalfi Coast
  • Family Pet: In Between Mastiffs now so a little blue fish “Willy”

Katie E. Moore, CLTC

Fun Facts About Me

When Katie is not busy taking care of her clients, she spends her time being a mom to her two little ones, Owen and Isla.

  • Hometown: Modesto, CA
  • Birth Month & Year: September, 1982
  • Favorite Hobby: Swimming
  • Favorite Food: Mexican Food
  • Can't be interrupted when: I'm cooking
  • Hidden Talent: Climbed Yosemite's Half Dome, twice - no fear :)
  • Something on bucket list: See the Northern Lights and Potty Train my 2 year old
  • Family Pet: Caddy and Sierra – our two cats

Herbert Kyles

Fun Facts About Me

When Herbert isn't reviewing your portfolio or assisting you with your financial well-being you can probably find him relaxing with friends.

  • Hometown: Overland Park, KS
  • Birth Month & Year: November, 1989
  • Favorite Hobby: Hockey, Golf & Cooking
  • Favorite Food: Chipotle
  • Can't be interrupted when: Studying
  • Hidden Talent: Fluent in French
  • Something on bucket list: Demolition Derby
  • Family Pet: None

Hesper Duval

Fun Facts About Me

Loves spending time with 2 daughters and enjoys participating in 5k obstacle races throughout the year.

  • Hometown: Charlton, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: October, 1981
  • Favorite Hobby: Running
  • Favorite Food: Cheesecake
  • Can't be interrupted when: Reading a good book
  • Hidden Talent: Interior Design and furniture restoration
  • Something on bucket list: To travel cross-country in an RV
  • Family Pet: Charlie and Nora, both black labs from the same litter

Donna Fournier

Fun Facts About Me

When not cheering for the Patriots, Donna spends her free time travelling throughout the United States looking for new haunted places to explore. She loves to wear her cowboy hat and boots when travelling out west.

  • Hometown: Swansea, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: February, 1961
  • Favorite Hobby: Exploring haunted locations
  • Favorite Food: Pizza
  • Can't be interrupted when: Eating my pizza
  • Hidden Talent: Rollerblading
  • Something on bucket list: Travel to Australia
  • Family Pet:  Had a pet skunk

Anne Whitney

Fun Facts About Me

  • Hometown: Jaffrey, NH
  • Birth Month & Year: September 1988
  • Favorite Hobby: Drawing and painting
  • Favorite Food: Anything spicy!
  • Can't be interrupted when: Reading a good book
  • Hidden Talent: Expert calligrapher
  • Something on bucket list: Go to San Diego Comic Con
  • Family Pet: Most recently, a rescued beagle named Max

Steve Taylor

Fun Facts About Me

  • Hometown: Franklin, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: May 1975
  • Favorite Hobby: Golf
  • Favorite Food: Pizza
  • Can’t be interrupted when: Spending time with my family
  • Hidden Talent: Juggling
  • Something on bucket list: Play golf at Pebble Beach
  • Family Pet: none

Sarah Kupec

 

  • Hometown: Wyckoff, NJ
  • Birth Month & Year: November, 1992
  • Favorite Hobby: Hiking
  • Favorite Food: Chipotle
  • Can't be interrupted when: Watching LSU football. Geaux Tigers!
  • Hidden Talent: Chalkboard art
  • Something on bucket list: Travel to Germany
  • Family Pet: Max, a 14-year-old Westie

Cathy Hession

Fun Facts About Me

When away from the office, Cathy enjoys working out and participating in the 26.2 mile Jimmy Fund Marathon Walk each September.

  • Hometown: Hanover, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: May, 1964
  • Favorite Hobby: Travel & hiking
  • Favorite Food: Danny's Homemade Sauce
  • Can't be interrupted when: Watching Katie ride
  • Hidden Talent: Equestrian photographer
  • Something on bucket list: Spend a month in Monterosso Al Mare w my family
  • Family Pet: Sassy, our Australian terrier

Kieran Lavery

  • Hometown: Bedford, NH
  • Birth Month & Year: November, 1989
  • Favorite Hobby: Playing tennis and softball
  • Favorite Food: Tex-Mex
  • Can't be interrupted when: Watching college basketball
  • Hidden Talent: Can solve a Rubik's cube in under 2 minutes
  • Something on bucket list: Attend Oktoberfest

Matthew Cleary

In his free time, Matt likes to hike, camp and travel with his wife Gina.

  • Hometown: Farmington, Maine
  • Birth Month & Year: March 1986
  • Favorite Hobby: Hiking
  • Favorite Food: Lasagna
  • Can't be interrupted when: Watching the Celtics
  • Hidden Talent: Water skiing
  • Something on bucket list: Traveling to Greece
  • Family Pet: Aspiring British Bulldog owner

Justin Giuliano

When not helping clients, Justin enjoys spending time with his wife and family while settling into his new home.

  • Hometown: Wethersfield, CT
  • Birth Month & Year: July 1988
  • Favorite Hobby: Exploring new destinations with my wife
  • Favorite Food: Frutti di Mare
  • Can’t be interrupted when: Grilling
  • Hidden Talent: A unique inability to sit still
  • Something on bucket list: Traveling to Europe

Rana Choubah

When Rana is not helping clients with their financial needs, she spends her time with her family traveling, hiking and running.

  • Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
  • Birth Month & Year: October 1967
  • Favorite Hobby: Running
  • Favorite Food: Pizza
  • Can't be interrupted when: Reading a good book
  • Hidden Talent: Construction and home repair
  • Something on bucket list: Complete a triathlon
  • Family Pet: Two sweet cats, Macy and Maya

Krista Isabelle

In her free time, Krista can be found crafting or playing outdoors with her husband and son, curled up reading next to her beloved cat, "Berg", or cooking her favorite go-to meals.

  • Hometown: Acton, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: August 1994
  • Favorite Hobby: Graphic Design
  • Favorite Food: Anything with peanut sauce
  • Can’t be interrupted when: Reading
  • Hidden Talent: Cartoon Drawing
  • Something on her Bucket List: Fostering animals

Danielle Drew

When Danielle does not have her head in a book studying to expanding her financial planning knowledge, she enjoys anything active and outdoors, including visits to the beach and hiking.  

  • Hometown: Dennis, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: November, 1985
  • Favorite Hobby: Working out, concerts, and exploring wineries
  • Favorite Food: Lobster pot pie, cheeseburgers, BBQ, the list goes on...
  • Can't be interrupted when: Working out 
  • Hidden Talent: Country line dancing
  • Something on bucket list: To hike the 48, 4000 footers of New Hampshire
  • Family Pet: none, hopefully a big dog someday

John "JP" Bisceglia

JP loves spending time with his niece and enjoys weekend trips to the cape during the summer.

  • Hometown: Shrewsbury, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: October 13th 1993
  • Favorite Hobby: Fishing with friends and family
  • Favorite Food: Pasta Alleluia
  • Can't be interrupted when: Hiking Wachusett Mountain with the pup
  • Hidden Talent: Navigating and driving boats
  • Something on bucket list: Helicopter snowboarding in Japan.
  • Family Pet: Alaskan companion noble dog

Jay Willwerth, ChFC

Fun Facts About Me

Jay’s days are spent helping clients achieve their financial goals, followed by nights and weekends typically watching his daughters play competitive volleyball.

  • Hometown: Melrose, MA
  • Birth Month & Year: September, 1959
  • Favorite Hobby: Golf
  • Favorite Food: Anything at a Patriot’s Tailgate
  • Can't be interrupted when: Watching the Patriot’s Game
  • Hidden Talent: Competitive Volleyball Watcher (Mostly his 2 daughters)
  • Something on bucket list: Play a round of Golf at Pebble Beach
  • Family Pet: Bella, our Shih-poo