Advisors
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Michael P. Grossman, CFP®, President “Each and every time you have contact with AdviceOne, we want you to feel you are the most important client in the world. We are committed to letting you know how much we appreciate our relationship with you. This is our passion. It’s our mission to inspire and empower our clients to realize their lives’ potential.” Michael P. Grossman, CFP®, is President of AdviceOne LLC and AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC. He graduated from UConn with a degree in Business Administration. In 1990 he began his career in financial advice, earning his Certified Financial Planner designation in 1994. He works extensively with executives and professionals at Raytheon Technologies, Otis Worldwide and Carrier Global, collaborating with them so that they own all of their retirement decisions. Michael has presented hundreds of Retirement Empowerment workshops throughout the United States and is well-known in financial circles for his captivating and enlightening discussions. Since its creation in 1999, AdviceOne has been transformed by Michael from an advisor-led practice into an extraordinary team-managed organization of professionals who are obsessed with delivering an exceptional experience to their family of clients. Michael resides in Rocky Hill with his wife, Katie. They have two daughters, Olivia and Madeleine. They enjoy spending time together reading, walking, fishing and playing games at their lake house in the Berkshires, and attending the annual Sundance Film Festival. |
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Carlos M. Henriques, CFP®, Senior Vice President “I joined AdviceOne because of its commitment to excellence. I truly believe that in today’s world, customer service is often a forgotten art. Not here. We will do whatever it takes to service our clients to the best of our abilities. It goes well beyond implementing financial advice strategies and concepts for our clients. At our company, it is all about maintaining the fiduciary standard. We believe in putting our clients' interests above and beyond anything else. We create life-long relationships by always doing right by our clients." Carlos began his career in the securities industry in 2004 working as an Account Executive.His work in that area quickly earned him a move to Asset Retention. His main focus was high net worth clients. He also resolved client issues and realized he could provide a better opportunity for these clients in an advisory capacity. He has followed this passion of his ever since. He proudly serves as an Investment Advisor Representative of AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC, where he specializes in proper allocation of 401(k) savings plans and works extensively with executives, professionals and retirees of Raytheon Technologies. Carlos is a gifted public speaker, and his enjoyable workshops and webinars reflect his unique ability to take complex information and make it simple to understand. Carlos earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut. He has earned his CFP® designation and is an active member of the Financial Planning Association. Carlos and his wife, Kristin, reside in South Windsor with their three children, Carson, Kileigh and Carter, and dogs Frankie, Parker and Presley. He is a former UConn broadcaster for campus radio on WHUS and is obsessed with UConn athletics. When not at work, Carlos loves spending time with his family and enjoys outdoor activities such as playing soccer, fishing, running and swimming. |
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Timothy M. Miller, CFP®, Vice President "I earned my CFP® in 2013 and I've been with AdviceOne for the entirety of my career. The firm's commitment to the core values of the financial planning process is aligned with my personal values, beliefs, and fiduciary responsibility. My goal here is to continue to develop client relationships that will last a lifetime." |
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Bria Comer, CFP®, Vice President "When I graduated from college in 2015, I wasn't sure which direction I wanted to go in with my career. I was fortunate enough to find AdviceOne, and very quickly learned what an amazing place it is to work. As soon as I saw the effort and passion that not only our advisors, but also our team members, put into the client experience, I was hooked. I found a role at AdviceOne that allowed me to combine my passion for great client experience with my knowledge in finance, and I hope to be able to share this passion and knowledge with my clients by showing them that I am here for them, whatever they need." |
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Dani Wrubel, CFP®, Vice President “I always knew that it would be easy for me to care about my clients and to provide them with incredible service. What’s unique about AdviceOne – and what is immediately obvious from the moment you walk through the door – is that our team cares just as much as I do. The client relationship is paramount to how we all conduct business, and we couldn’t imagine it any other way.” Dani first joined AdviceOne in 2017 as part of their Advisor-in-Training program shortly after graduating from the University of Connecticut with a double major in Political Science and Economics. While in school, Dani was a radio DJ and Training Director at the on-campus radio station, WHUS. She also spent time on the UConn Women’s Rowing team and was a member of an a cappella group. Before joining AdviceOne, Dani worked in retail banking as the Lead Teller at KeyBank near the UConn campus. On weekends you might find Dani on a mountain skiing or hiking with her dogs, Ziggy, and Bo. It is one of her goals to summit all 46 peaks in the Adirondacks. |
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Robert Berlinski, Assistant Vice President Rob began his career at AdviceOne in 2014 as part of the Advisor-in-Training program while also becoming a Subject Matter Expert on the Wealth Management team. After spending time in many departments including Systems Management, Operations Development, Hiring, Accounting and Compliance, he is shifting focus back to the personalized client experience. |
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Anita Roberts, Assistant Vice President In her free time, Anita and her husband, Rich, along with their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Sassy and Sammi, enjoy traveling, discovering new music, and making their monthly trip to beaches year round. |
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Neil A. Goldberg, ChFC®, Vice President “I joined AdviceOne after seeing how well the advisors and staff treat their clients and their dedication to giving the best possible advice. Having spent many years working with other advisors, brokers and insurance agents, I could immediately appreciate the AdviceOne Difference. I have a passion for helping my clients analyze their options and working with them to self-actualize their vision of retirement.” Neil Goldberg began his financial services career in 1986 at The Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation and Aetna Retirement Services. He worked in the investment, retirement and offshore funds areas for 14 years helping clients evaluate retirement plans and investment alternatives. Three of those years were spent traveling extensively in Latin America educating other investment professionals on investment products and concepts. |
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Lorie Schappert, RFC®, Vice President "After joining AdviceOne, I realized that there is no other place that I would want to work. The commitment to excellence is evident in each team member at AdviceOne. My career is more than just a source of income. I need to know that I am making a positive difference in people’s lives and I have found this to be the perfect environment to do that.” Lorie Schappert began her career in financial services working as an Account Executive and Trainer for Citicorp. She has also worked for a mortgage broker, as Head of Processing and as a Loan Originator. She began at AdviceOne in 2001 and has gone through extensive training in every department in the company, and held the position of Director of Wealth Management prior to being promoted to Assistant Vice President. She enjoys working with clients who have family members with special needs, and also works extensively with employees and retirees of Raytheon Technologies. She also is part of the Fund Selection Team at AdviceOne. Lorie graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a B.A. in Finance. She married her high school sweetheart, Bill. They reside in Hebron and have two sons. In her free time, she enjoys outside activities and being with her family. |
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Chuck V. Johnson, CFP®, Vice President “The planning team at AdviceOne allows advisors to move seamlessly between meetings and help us get a lot accomplished in a day. The experience, skills and backgrounds of the advisors are remarkable. The systems that we have in place are constantly improving, and I am still amazed at their complexity. The focus here is on the development of the advisors, planning team and systems enabling us to more effectively assist our clients." Chuck Johnson began his financial services career in 1989 at American Express Financial Advisors (AEFA). In 1993 he earned the designation Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). He is an Investment Advisor Representative of AdviceOne Advisory Services, LLC. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. A competitive spirit has followed Chuck from his baseball days to his current hobbies of racquetball and speed chess. He is an avid fan of the NY Giants, NY Mets and UConn Huskies. A voracious reader and driven by curiosity, he is especially interested in investments, critical thinking, scientific breakthroughs and behavioral finance. He is also a film buff. |
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Becky Zajac, Associate Advisor |
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Kathleen Gibilisco “It was very important for me to work in only the most ethical company. AdviceOne takes the meaning of service to a whole new level. We care deeply about our clients and their families; all of the decisions made here are in the best interests of our clients. I could not promote AdviceOne’s services so enthusiastically if I did not truly believe that by working with AdviceOne their lives would be impacted in the most positive way." Kathleen started her career in financial services in 1995 at The Travelers developing a division to educate its employees nationwide about Long Term Care Insurance and the risks of long term care. In the spirit of start-up operations she went on to become a part of the launch of The Hartford Insurance Company’s FIBC, a group offering commercial insurance through affinity groups across the country. In 1998 she became the national sales trainer for a nationwide agency specializing in long term care, home health care and assisted living insurance plans. Kathleen joined AdviceOne LLC in 2001 as a member of the Concierge Team. Kathleen earned her B.A. in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics from Keene State College in Keene, N.H. She currently resides in Glastonbury with her husband, Joe, and three beautiful daughters: Peyton, Jordan and Sophia. She spends most of her free time with her family. |
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