Frank J. Gavel Jr. graduated from Tulane University with bachelor's degrees in both psychology and history in 1986 and Western CT State University with a MBA in 1995. Frank first entered the financial services industry in 1986. Then after a four year sabbatical, Frank reentered the industry in 1993.
Frank is active with many local charities in the Greater Danbury area. Currently, he is finance chair of the Rumsey Hall School Board of Trustees as well as a member of the Ability Beyond Disability Golf Tournament committee and the G&G Chair of Rock Ridge Country Club. His past affiliations include; New Milford Hospital Foundation Board, Newtown CT Chamber of Commerce Board, Danbury CT LVA Board and the Executive Committee of Westminster School. During his limited free time, Frank is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling with family and friends. He is married to his wife, Laurie, and has a son, Thomas, and a daughter, Rebecca.
Charles D. Meade graduated from Western Connecticut State University in 1974 and earned his MBA from the University of Connecticut in 1977. Charles has been a registered representative in the financial services industry since 1978. Charles has a long history of community involvement including terms on the Finance Board and Recreation Commission. Additionally, he was involved in coaching youth sports programs for many years. He is currently an active member within his church. During his free time, Charlie enjoys collecting art of local area artists as well as playing basketball in the local "over 40" league. He and his wife, Diane, have two sons, Tim and Jeff.
Peter graduated from New England College with a bachelor's degree in both business and psychology in 1983 and a degree from Connecticut School of Finance and Management in 1987. After a banking career, which culminated with a position of Vice President, Investments, Peter moved into the financial services industry as a registered representative in 1993.
Peter has been active in his local community serving on the boards of The United Way and New Milford Children's Center, as well as a member of the New Milford Rotary. He has also been actively involved in coaching youth sports for many years. Both Peter and his wife, Lynda, are natives to the area and have two children.
Bill began his career in the financial services industry in 1981 with Bache, Halsey, Stuart & Shields.
Bill has developed a business focusing on individuals, small corporations and foundations. Bill has earned designations as an option supervisor, achieved the title of first vice president at Prudential Securities and more recently been awarded the highest retail designation at Morgan Stanley, senior vice president.
Along the way, he received a number of peripheral designations in the areas of estate and financial planning, recognizing his interest and accomplishment in those areas. During his tenures at both Prudential and Morgan Stanley, he co-produced and co-hosted a popular cable television show, Family Finance.
A year ago, Bill moved his base of operations to Raymond James Financial Services. Serving as an independent financial consultant, he is now able to tailor his business model to the exact needs of his clientele.
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Frank Gavel
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