Financial planning tailored to your goals

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At Pioneer Insight Wealth Consultants, we turn possibilities into a plan.

We focus on helping individuals and families manage the many facets of their often complex financial lives. For each client relationship, we take the time to understand all you want to accomplish and then help craft a flexible plan aligned with where you are and where you want to go, including retirement on your terms.

Drawing on our in-depth experience, we can provide you with the advice, insights and customized solutions you need to pursue what's important to you now and in the future.

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A plan to simplify your financial life

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Tariffs, volatility and your portfolio

Are you ready?

In the first 100 days of a second Trump administration, policy uncertainty continues to dominate. Do you have questions about the impact of tariffs, inflation and geopolitical developments on your investment strategy?

We’re here to help you make sense of it all and move forward with confidence. Make sure your portfolio is prepared for ongoing market volatility.

Your primary source for financial advice

We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

  • James Andrew Calabrese

    James A. Calabrese, CFP

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    Jim joined UBS in 2009 after spending the prior 13 years at Merrill Lynch. He started his career as a financial advisor in 1995 and has put his experience to work for his clients, helping them find the best way forward to pursue the goals that truly matter. Utilizing comprehensive financial planning, Jim helps clients with goals based planning along with advice on investment, insurance and estate planning strategies. 

    Jim holds the series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses, as well as life, health, long–term care, and mortgage license (NMLS# 148081).  Furthermore, Jim earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2000.  He is also a graduate of Western New England University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics. 

    Jim lives in East Longmeadow, MA. He enjoys golfing, spending time with friends and is an active member of his local Lions Club.

      • Western New England University, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics
      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
      • Senior Portfolio Manager
      One Monarch Place
      Suite 1400
      Springfield, MA 01144
      james.calabrese@ubs.com
      James A. Calabrese, CFP
      One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
    • Robert James Morin

      Robert James Morin, CFP

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      Robert joined UBS in 2008 after spending the prior 9 years at Merrill Lynch. With a career as a financial advisor starting in 1999 he has advised clients through the tech boom and bust; the lost decade; the market meltdown of 2008-2009 and the Great Recession.

      Through his Broad experience Robert is able to provide clients with a realistic perspective on building wealth, generating income streams, analyzing insurance needs, and effective tax planning strategies, all through the creation of a financial plan. Robert's clients consist of business owners, professionals, retirees, their children and new referrals. His continued success and longevity serving clients in financial services comes from a daily commitment to patience, concern, empathy and a genuine interest in the markets.

      Robert holds the series 7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as life, health, long-term care, and mortgage license (NMLS #1221585 ). Furthermore, Robert earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2004. He is also a graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business.

      Robert lives in Conway, MA with his wife Beth. He enjoys golfing, fishing and spending time with family.

        • Eastern Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Science in Business
        • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
        One Monarch Place
        Suite 1400
        Springfield, MA 01144
        robert.morin@ubs.com
        Robert James Morin, CFP
        One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
      • Brandon Spaulding Affeldt

        Brandon Affeldt, CFP

        Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

        Financial Advisor

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        Brandon joined UBS and the Insight Wealth Management Group in 2018. Prior to UBS, Brandon worked for the asset managers Putnam Investments and Columbia Threadneedle Investments. While working at Putnam and Columbia Threadneedle Brandon guided financial advisors towards the best investment solutions for their clients. Now, with the Insight Wealth Management Group, Brandon's focus is on a client experience that goes beyond just investing. Focused on holistic wealth management that provides the successful, consistent and repeatable results the Insight Wealth Management Group's clients have received for over three decades.

        Brandon holds his series 6, 7, 63, 65 securities licenses as well as life, accident, health, long term care and mortgage licenses. Brandon has a B.B.A in Finance from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Brandon resides in Westfield, MA.  

          • University of Massachusetts-Amherst, B.B.A in Finance
          • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
          One Monarch Place
          Suite 1400
          Springfield, MA 01144
          brandon.affeldt@ubs.com
          Brandon Affeldt, CFP
          One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
        • Dustin

          Dustin McConnell

          Financial Advisor

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            • Louisiana State University , BS in Biology
              One Monarch Place
              Suite 1400
              Springfield, MA 01144
              dustin.mcconnell@ubs.com
              Dustin McConnell
              One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
            • Josephine Strain

              Josephine Strain

              Senior Client Associate

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                Josie began her career within the Wealth Management Industry in 1990 as an Operations Manager and has extensive knowledge of all operational aspects of the client experience. Josie is responsible for all operational and administrative details involved with the group and it's clients. Josie attended Baypath College in Longmeadow, MA. She currently resides in Agawam with her husband Tim and their two children, Sophia and Tyler

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                    One Monarch Place
                    Suite 1400
                    Springfield, MA 01144
                    josephine.strain@ubs.com
                    Josephine Strain
                    One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
                  • Mary Sweeney

                    Mary Sweeney

                    Senior Client Associate

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                      Mary is a graduate of UMass Amherst and has worked in the financial services industry since 2008. She has been working for UBS as a Senior Client Service Associate since 2012. Mary and her husband live in West Springfield, MA. She enjoys skiing, weightlifting and spending time with her 2 dogs.

                        • University of Massachusetts-Amherst
                          One Monarch Place
                          Suite 1400
                          Springfield, MA 01144
                          mary.sweeney@ubs.com
                          Mary Sweeney
                          One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
                        • Judy

                          Maria Senuta

                          Client Associate

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                            Judy has a background in Human Resources and worked in the financial industry back in early 2000’s. She brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the team. Judy is from Springfield, MA and attended Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). She now resides in Agawam, MA with her husband Shawn and stepdaughter, Tristan

                              • Springfield Technical Community College
                                One Monarch Place
                                Suite 1400
                                Springfield, MA 01144
                                judy.senuta@ubs.com
                                Maria Senuta
                                One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
                              • Alexa Morin

                                Alexa Morin

                                Client Associate

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                                        One Monarch Place
                                        Suite 1400
                                        Springfield, MA 01144
                                        alexa.morin@ubs.com
                                        Alexa Morin
                                        One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144

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