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WATERVILLE – Golden Pond Wealth Management’s founder and managing director, Brian Bernatchez, was recently named to Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for the fifth consecutive year. “Although Forbes recognizes the individual advisor, being included in the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list with a top 4 ranking for Maine is a reflection of our entire team, […]

People & Places: Mainebiz Women’s Leadership Forum to address leading through change

A new generation of investors is bringing new demands to wealth management. It’s not just stocks and bonds anymore, and alternative assets that didn’t exist a decade ago have suddenly become the buzz.

Central Maine business briefs: Franklin Community Health Network hires director of communications People & Places: CEI welcomes new board members, professionals to team. Share FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network has appointed an experienced communications professional from the Farmington community to the newly created role of director of communications and public affairs. Ryan M. Mastrangelo Contributed photo Ryan M. Mastrangelo, who for the past several years has led the market...

Central Maine business briefs: University of Maine at Augusta designated as Military Friendly School People & Places: New Dimensions Federal Credit Union welcomes new digital branch manager. Share The University of Maine at Augusta has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation by VIQTORY recognizing its exceptional service to veterans, military service members and their families. “UMA is honored to receive this designation,” said UMA President Rebecca Wyke, according to a...

Retired teachers John McIlvain and his wife, Elizabeth Sky-McIlvain, acquired their first sculpture about 20 years ago — an abstract stone and wood creation called “Little Buddha” by Herb Ferris they placed in their Georgetown garden. Currently covered in snow, it sits in a circular raised garden on grounds they normally open to visitors every spring when there’s not a pandemic. “We love the idea that people can see these things, and with some luck might also go and buy some [for them...