Home: Narragansett, RI. Birthplace: Southbury, CT. Organization: South County Financial. Title: Financial Advisor, Branch Manager. Alma mater: University of Rhode Island (Kingston). Languages spoken: English and Italian.
Current project: Raising our amazing baby girl; servicing my clients at a high level. Recent recognition: Contributions to local wildlife clinic and helping create awareness for River Otter Rescue. Recent professional development: Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Latest contribution to others: Supporting local Lions Club events; The Blessing of the Fleet road race and festival. Hobbies: Travel, family time, outdoor adventures. Recent travel or adventure: A family road trip to Stockbridge, MA, in the Berkshires. Last book read: Getting to Yes: Negotiation Agreement Without Giving In (The Harvard Negotiation Project.).
Moral compass: What would Jesus do? How do you define a perfect friendship? Mutual trust, unconditional support, deep respect, open communication, and shared values. What is your greatest joy? Spending time with my family and raising my daughter. Seeing the positive impact of my work on others. What is your guilty pleasure? Picking. Antiquing shops and flea markets. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Police officers, firefighters, nurses, EMT’s. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Sporting events. What is at the top of your bucket list? Traveling to Italy with family. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Anywhere with temperatures under 80 degrees. Anywhere in New England.
What movie have you repeatedly watched? Moana and The Little Mermaid. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? An art piece featuring Plumb Point Lighthouse in Jamestown. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Work hard, have fun, no regrets. Never be overworked. Be the first one in and the last to leave. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Network, relentlessly. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? A simple laptop for remote access when traveling. What company or organization do you most admire? St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. All the children’s hospitals are amazing. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? Sandy Hook, CT (2012), which has impacted my perspective on resilience, unity and the importance of community.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Improved education for all.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Embrace change and continuously strive for improvement. What widely held belief do you reject? That success is solely defined by wealth and status. What mega-trend most excites you? The ongoing resilience of the American people. What mega-trend most concerns you? The potential misuse of artificial intelligence.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandfather Fred, who I admire the most for all that he accomplished in life. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A professional soccer player. I wanted to be like Roberto Baggio of Italy. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Without question, travel to New Haven, Connecticut, to Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria, with my mom and family. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The day of my wedding to Caroline.
Personal mission: To live with purpose and passion, continuously seek growth, and positively impact lives of those around me. Personal motto: Believe in something, do the work, make your family proud, stay humble. Favorite quote: “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are” (John Wooden).
