Meet Our Professionals

Mike Williams has been advising clients for over 30 years. He has his Series 7, 63 and Investment Advisor Representative Designation through LPL Financial (LPL) as well as his MA insurance license. His education includes a Bachelor's from Boston University and a Master's Degree from Westfield State College.

Mike was the Financial Editor from 1985 to 1997 with Newscenter 22, Nightly News. Mike sits on various non-profit boards assisting the agencies with their investment and policy decisions. Mike's investment philosophy is: "Helping his clients to become financially independent in retirement."

Maria Desmarais has been in the banking business for over 30 years. She has her Series 7, 63 and Investment Advisor Representative Designation through LPL Financial (LPL). As a banker, Maria has held a life insurance license since 1986 to offer annuities, long-term care and life insurance.

Maria graduated in 1994 from the Massachusetts School of Financial Studies and is an officer at Chicopee Savings Bank. Maria is fluent in Portuguese. Maria's philosophy is "Whatever your investment question is, I am here to help with your long-term financial goals."

The investment climate has never been more exciting or more challenging than it is today. To take advantage of all potential opportunities, investors need two things: an understanding of which investment products are most appropriate for their situation and a relationship with a trustworthy representative who has a clear understanding of their needs. By keeping clients’ objectives in focus, staying in contact with them throughout all market conditions and making investment adjustments as economic or lifestyle conditions warrant, I maintain a constant commitment to putting service first. As a full-service financial consultant, I offer clients an assortment of quality, non-proprietary investment choices. If you would like any further information about these topics, or other areas of investing, please don’t hesitate to contact me, by phone or e-mail. I can help you make sense of today’s investment climate.