LAVIGNE FINANCIAL - Key Persons

Darlene Neville

Darlene comes to us from Verizon, where she gained over 30 years of experience in many facets of the business. She earned an associates degree in liberal arts and many additional credits from Siena College. Darlene enjoys running, reading and baking. A "people" person, Darlene loves spending time with her family in her hometown of Saratoga Springs. Darlene has been married for 43 years to Larry Neville, co-owner of Neville's Upholstery in Gansevoort. She is especially proud of her three grown children. Darlene's youngest, Abby is married to Brent Zampier. Abby, a graduate of Elon University in North Carolina, is a licensed dog trainer and owns her own business. Abby and Brent have two adorable children, Owen (2 years) and Nev (6 weeks). Darlene's second son, Nick is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and married to Dawn McGrath. When he isn't golfing or flipping houses, he works at Travelers Insurance. Nick and Dawn are expecting their first child in early November. Her oldest son, Brody, holds two Masters degrees from Clarkson and Syracuse Universities and enjoys grappling and running. He is an Architect in Syracuse. He and his wife Emma Kress have two beautiful children, Mazie (7 years) and Max (3 years). Darlene will flash photos of the grandchildren at any moment as they are the light of their Nonna's life.

Johnny LaVigne - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • Registered Representative
Johnny has been in the financial services industry since 1994. He is a graduate of the University of New York at Albany with a degree in Economics & Finance. In addition, Johnny served in the United States Marine Corps with notable tours in Operation Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia & Operation Just-Cause, Panama. Prior to founding LaVigne Financial, Johnny worked at Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney & Morgan Stanley. Johnny resides in Clifton Park, NY with his 2 beautiful children - Maia & LJ. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family & participating in anything adventurous or competitive. Johnny LaVigne is a Registered Representative offering Securities and Advisory Services through Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor and Member FINRA/SIPC. LaVigne Financial and Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. are separate entities.