Brokerage firm Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. (www.benjaminfedwards.com) continues to add branches and personnel, opening an office and bringing aboard four financial consultants and two associates in Hamden, Conn.
Leading the new office are two long-time Hamden financial professionals and experienced branch managers, Richard Pignone, who is the co-branch manager in charge and vice president – investments, and Kim Hurd, co-branch manager. Pignone has the knowledge and understanding acquired during his 40-year financial services career, while Hurd brings with her more than 20 years of experience. The two worked together at Smith Barney and later A.G. Edwards, which is now Wells Fargo Advisors.
Also joining Pignone and Hurd in the Hamden location are the following financial consultants:
Elizabeth McClelland, CFP® – With nearly 30 years in financial services, McClelland received her training at A.G. Edwards and spent her entire career with the firm and its succeeding entities (Wachovia Securities and Wells Fargo Advisors). She received her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2006 and currently concentrates on matters relating to retirement and financial planning, and managed money. At the new firm, she is a senior vice president – investments.
Mark Franco – Franco is also joining as a senior vice president – investments at Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. He has worked in the financial services industry for more than 15 years. He joined A.G. Edwards in 1995 after working briefly at another firm.
Also making the move to Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. is Gail Fortini, a senior financial associate, and Lisa Myer, a senior registered financial associate. Fortini will assist McClelland with her client service responsibilities, while Myer will help Franco.
