HFM WEALTH MANAGEMENT - Key Persons
Following work in the social services, Ann joined the Hartford office of Kidder, Peabody and Co., Inc., where she first worked with Dario Quiros and provided administrative and operational support in the brokerage environment for several years. After time away to earn a master's degree in Finance, in 1989 Ann rejoined the industry, taking a position with the newly formed investment advisory firm Hartford Financial Management. Ann's current responsibilities as an officer of the firm include business operations, internal accounting and reporting, human resources, and regulatory compliance.
Education: M.B.A., Finance, University of Connecticut;
B.A., Psychology, Wesleyan University.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Institutional Services
Chris has over 15 years of investment experience at global financial institutions in fixed income, alternative and credit asset classes. His prior experience includes underwriting, analysis and portfolio management roles involving trading, AFS and HTM portfolios. He began his career as a management development associate at Barclays and has also worked at institutions including BNY Mellon, GMAC, MUFG and Mizuho Alternative Investments. Chris joined Hartford Financial Management Inc. in April 2021. His responsibilities include managing fixed income assets for institutions and individuals, institutional services, and client portfolio management. Chris is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charterholder and member of the CFA Institute, and is a CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) charterholder.
Education: B.S., Economics, Vanderbilt University
Job Titles:
- Director of Equity Research & Senior Portfolio Manager
Eric began his career in the investment department of the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company. He later worked within the equity research unit of the Connecticut Bank & Trust Company. In 1986, Eric joined Hartford National Bank, the predecessor of Shawmut Investor Advisors, and achieved the position of Vice President in the equity research department during a tenure of 10 years at Shawmut and its successor, Fleet Bank. He is a current member of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute and the Hartford Society of Financial Analysts (HSFA) and is a past president and board member of the HSFA. Eric joined Hartford Financial Management, Inc. in 1996 as the firm's Director of Equity Research. Eric's daily activities include client portfolio management and coordinating the flow and sources of equity research, assessing economic-equity data, as well as recommending current stock selections.
Education: B.A., Economics, Trinity College.
Arriving at HFM in 2019 with over a decade of investment and wealth management experience, James holds the designations of Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Planner. James spent the previous seven years at a boutique wealth management firm in southern Connecticut as a portfolio manager and financial planner. Prior experience includes a portfolio management and planning position at Ameriprise Financial Inc., and work as an analyst, trader, and portfolio manager at First New York Securities LLC.
James brings both a broad and deep knowledge base across many financial planning disciplines. In addition to managing client portfolios, he has planned for and implemented estate plans, retirement plans, and business succession plans across a diverse group of clients.
Education: B.S., Finance, Manhattan College.
Jeanine joined HFM in 2015 to focus within the institutional client group. Before that, Jeanine worked as a project manager at Barnum Financial Group. For the prior nineteen years Jeanine specialized in portfolio reporting at Conning Asset Management.
Education: B.A., Business Management.
Job Titles:
- Technology and Data Manager, Portfolio Administrator, & Internal Accountant
After graduating college, Jen got her first taste of the financial world at JP Morgan Chase Bank. As a personal banker at Chase, Jen was able to help educate families on the different vehicles to reach their financial goals. Joining the HFM team in 2013 Jen has been an integral part in continuing to add efficient processes to our operations team. As well as help build new reporting platforms, website upgrades, and accounting.
Education: B.A., Economics, Rutgers University.
Kevin re-joined Hartford Financial Management in 2010 as Manager of Client Communications. Kevin began his career at HFM, Inc. as an administrative and operational support person. During his tenure at Hartford Financial Management, Inc. between 2000-2004, Kevin completed his MBA in Finance/Marketing. After graduate school, he pursued entrepreneurial interests before settling down with ING Investment Management as a senior accounting analyst in 2008. At HFM, Kevin acts as an investment advisor representative, assisting with client relationship management, helping families navigate life events, and educating people on the importance of estate and inheritance planning (the business of family).
Education: B.A., Economics, The University of Vermont;
M.B.A., Finance/Marketing, The University of Connecticut.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Investment Services
After having served in the U.S. Submarine Force, Larry began his investment career at Travelers Insurance in 1985 as a fixed income securities analyst and advanced to portfolio manager, responsible for $4.5 billion of fixed income investments. In 1994, he joined Peoples Bank as a Vice President, managing, analyzing and trading their bond portfolio. Larry joined Salomon Smith Barney in 1996 where, as a financial consultant, he worked with individuals as well as small businesses and non-profit organizations, managing and providing investment advice. He is currently a member of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute and the Hartford Society of Financial Analysts. Larry joined Hartford Financial Management, Inc. in 2002 and is responsible for financial planning and portfolio management, including asset allocation, cash flow management, and mutual fund analysis.
Education: M.B.A., Finance, University of Connecticut;
B.S., Mathematics, United States Naval Academy.
Lynn built her broad range of in-depth operational, portfolio administration, client service, and securities processing and accounting expertise over a 12-year career before joining Hartford Financial Management, Inc. in 2002. Lynn worked most recently as Administrative Officer of a local hedge fund. Prior to that, she was fixed Income Operations Supervisor for Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. and Portfolio Assistant for Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company. Lynn's responsibilities with HFM include managing our portfolio management system, individual client reporting, trading and portfolio management support, as well as managing operational workflow and client account administration.
Education: A.S. Business Administration, Tunxis Community College;
Has completed Liberal Arts courses at Wheaton College and Finance and Securities Analysis courses at Quinnipiac College.
For the past twenty years, I have been committed to structuring our business as an investment fiduciary, one where the true best interest of the client is at heart.