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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

Clarity in a rapidly changing world

We’re here to help guide you through uncertain times

Recent global events have created volatility in the markets and uncertainty for many investors like you. With our experienced perspective we can deliver steady guidance to help you make sense of the changing markets.

Let’s create a path together so you can move forward with confidence, no matter what comes next.

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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 A. Calabrese, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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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.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
- Western New England University, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
- Senior Portfolio Manager
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

james.calabrese@ubs.com

James A. Calabrese, CFP

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Robert James Morin, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
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Rob joined UBS in 2008 after spending the prior nine years at Merrill Lynch. His career in financial advising began in 1999, and since then, he has had the privilege of guiding clients through numerous market events, including the tech boom and bust, the lost decade, the market meltdown of 2008-2009, and the Great Recession.

Through these experiences, Rob gained a broad perspective that allows him to provide realistic advice on building wealth, generating income streams, analyzing insurance needs, and implementing effective tax planning strategies. Rob achieves these objectives by creating comprehensive financial plans tailored to our clients' unique needs. His clients include business owners, professionals, retirees, their children, and new referrals.

What has driven Rob’s success and longevity in serving clients is his daily commitment to patience, concern, empathy, and a genuine interest in the markets. He holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as life, health, long-term care, and mortgage licenses (NMLS #1221585). In addition, Rob earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2004. He is also a proud graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business.

On a personal note, Rob lives in Conway, MA, with his wonderful wife, Beth. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending quality time with his family.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
- Eastern Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Science in Business
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
- Senior Portfolio Manager
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

robert.morin@ubs.com

Robert James Morin, CFP

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Brandon Affeldt, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
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- NM
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- RI
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- VT
- WA
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Brandon joined the Pioneer Insight Wealth Consultants team at UBS in 2018, bringing a wealth of experience from his tenure at Putnam Investments and Columbia Threadneedle Investments. During his time with these asset managers, Brandon focused on guiding financial advisors towards optimal investment solutions.

Since joining UBS Financial, Brandon has been dedicated to crafting a client experience that transcends traditional investing. He employs a personalized, goals-based holistic wealth management process, ensuring clients receive successful, consistent, and repeatable results that have been the standard client experience with the Pioneer Insight Wealth Consultants team for over three decades.

Brandon holds several securities licenses, including Series 6, 7, 63, and 65, as well as life, accident, health, long-term care, and mortgage licenses (NMLS# 1733092). He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2022 and graduated with a B.B.A in Finance from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Residing in Westfield, MA, Brandon lives with his wife, Carissa, and their dog, Olive. He enjoys skiing, hiking, and spending quality time with friends and family.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
- Forbes Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst, B.B.A in Finance
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

brandon.affeldt@ubs.com

Brandon Affeldt, CFP

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Dustin McConnell, CFP®

First Vice President–Wealth Management

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- HI
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- IL
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- LA
- MA
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- ME
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- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
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- OH
- OR
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- SC
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Dustin has been a member of UBS and the Insight Wealth Management Group since 2021. Since joining the team, Dustin has dedicated his time to guiding clients through all financial stages- whether its planning for retirement, managing investments, or helping to safeguard their family's future. Having made a successful transition from healthcare to finance, he brings a holistic approach to financial planning, focusing on personalized strategies tailored to the client's needs.

Residing in Longmeadow, MA, Dustin lives with his wife Caroline and their children, Jackson and Madeline. He is actively involved in the community, having previously served on the Capital Planning Committee and currently serving on the Longmeadow Finance Committee since 2024.

Dustin holds a variety of licenses, including series 6, 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses, as well as licenses in life, accident, health, long-term care, and mortgage services.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
- Louisiana State University , BS in Biology
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
- First Vice President
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

dustin.mcconnell@ubs.com

Dustin McConnell, CFP®

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Josephine Strain

Senior Client Associate
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Josie began her career in the wealth management industry in 1990 in the operations department, and has extensive knowledge of all operational and administrative aspects of the client experience. Josie is the Senior Team Associate. Josie attended Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA. She currently resides in Agawam with her husband Tim and their two adult children, Sophia and Tyler
- Baypath College
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

josephine.strain@ubs.com

Josephine Strain

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Maria Judy Senuta

Client Associate
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Judy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, particularly in the field of Human Resources and the financial industry. Back in the early 2000s, she had the opportunity to work in the financial field, which provided her with invaluable insights and skills.

She is from Springfield, MA, where she attended Springfield Technical Community College (STCC).

Currently, she resides in Agawam, MA with her husband Shawn.
- Springfield Technical Community College
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

judy.senuta@ubs.com

Maria Judy Senuta

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144

Alexa Morin

Wealth Strategy Associate
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- WA
Alexa joined UBS and the Insight Wealth Management Group in 2025. Alexa graduated from Union College in 2020 with a BA degree in Political Science and English. She also holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Alexa previously lived in New York City and Woodstock Vermont working in hospitality. She is excited to start a new chapter in financial services.
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

alexa.morin@ubs.com

Alexa Morin

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Kenneth Rios

Wealth Strategy Associate
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Kenneth joined UBS Insight Wealth Management Group in 2026. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2023 with a BA degree in Economics and is currently pursuing his CFA designation. Kenneth also holds his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. He is excited to apply his skills, continue learning, and contribute meaningfully to the team.
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

kenneth.rios@ubs.com

Kenneth Rios

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144

James A. Calabrese, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
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- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- HI
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KS
- LA
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- PR
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
CA Insurance Lic. #0160040

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.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
- Western New England University, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
- Senior Portfolio Manager
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

james.calabrese@ubs.com

James A. Calabrese, CFP

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Robert James Morin, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
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- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- HI
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KS
- LA
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- PR
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
Rob joined UBS in 2008 after spending the prior nine years at Merrill Lynch. His career in financial advising began in 1999, and since then, he has had the privilege of guiding clients through numerous market events, including the tech boom and bust, the lost decade, the market meltdown of 2008-2009, and the Great Recession.

Through these experiences, Rob gained a broad perspective that allows him to provide realistic advice on building wealth, generating income streams, analyzing insurance needs, and implementing effective tax planning strategies. Rob achieves these objectives by creating comprehensive financial plans tailored to our clients' unique needs. His clients include business owners, professionals, retirees, their children, and new referrals.

What has driven Rob’s success and longevity in serving clients is his daily commitment to patience, concern, empathy, and a genuine interest in the markets. He holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as life, health, long-term care, and mortgage licenses (NMLS #1221585). In addition, Rob earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2004. He is also a proud graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business.

On a personal note, Rob lives in Conway, MA, with his wonderful wife, Beth. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending quality time with his family.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
- Eastern Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Science in Business
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
- Senior Portfolio Manager
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

robert.morin@ubs.com

Robert James Morin, CFP

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Brandon Affeldt, CFP

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
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- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- HI
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KS
- LA
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- PR
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
Brandon joined the Pioneer Insight Wealth Consultants team at UBS in 2018, bringing a wealth of experience from his tenure at Putnam Investments and Columbia Threadneedle Investments. During his time with these asset managers, Brandon focused on guiding financial advisors towards optimal investment solutions.

Since joining UBS Financial, Brandon has been dedicated to crafting a client experience that transcends traditional investing. He employs a personalized, goals-based holistic wealth management process, ensuring clients receive successful, consistent, and repeatable results that have been the standard client experience with the Pioneer Insight Wealth Consultants team for over three decades.

Brandon holds several securities licenses, including Series 6, 7, 63, and 65, as well as life, accident, health, long-term care, and mortgage licenses (NMLS# 1733092). He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2022 and graduated with a B.B.A in Finance from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Residing in Westfield, MA, Brandon lives with his wife, Carissa, and their dog, Olive. He enjoys skiing, hiking, and spending quality time with friends and family.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
- Forbes Top Next-Gen (Generation) Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in August based on information from a 12 month period ending in March of the award year.
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst, B.B.A in Finance
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

brandon.affeldt@ubs.com

Brandon Affeldt, CFP

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Dustin McConnell, CFP®

First Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor
View bio Industry recognition
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- HI
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KS
- LA
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- PR
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
Dustin has been a member of UBS and the Insight Wealth Management Group since 2021. Since joining the team, Dustin has dedicated his time to guiding clients through all financial stages- whether its planning for retirement, managing investments, or helping to safeguard their family's future. Having made a successful transition from healthcare to finance, he brings a holistic approach to financial planning, focusing on personalized strategies tailored to the client's needs.

Residing in Longmeadow, MA, Dustin lives with his wife Caroline and their children, Jackson and Madeline. He is actively involved in the community, having previously served on the Capital Planning Committee and currently serving on the Longmeadow Finance Committee since 2024.

Dustin holds a variety of licenses, including series 6, 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses, as well as licenses in life, accident, health, long-term care, and mortgage services.
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
- Louisiana State University , BS in Biology
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
- First Vice President
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

dustin.mcconnell@ubs.com

Dustin McConnell, CFP®

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Josephine Strain

Senior Client Associate
View bio
Josie began her career in the wealth management industry in 1990 in the operations department, and has extensive knowledge of all operational and administrative aspects of the client experience. Josie is the Senior Team Associate. Josie attended Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA. She currently resides in Agawam with her husband Tim and their two adult children, Sophia and Tyler
- Baypath College
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

josephine.strain@ubs.com

Josephine Strain

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Maria Judy Senuta

Client Associate
View bio
Judy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, particularly in the field of Human Resources and the financial industry. Back in the early 2000s, she had the opportunity to work in the financial field, which provided her with invaluable insights and skills.

She is from Springfield, MA, where she attended Springfield Technical Community College (STCC).

Currently, she resides in Agawam, MA with her husband Shawn.
- Springfield Technical Community College
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

judy.senuta@ubs.com

Maria Judy Senuta

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Alexa Morin

Wealth Strategy Associate
View bio
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- HI
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KS
- LA
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- PR
- RI
- SC
- TN
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
Alexa joined UBS and the Insight Wealth Management Group in 2025. Alexa graduated from Union College in 2020 with a BA degree in Political Science and English. She also holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Alexa previously lived in New York City and Woodstock Vermont working in hospitality. She is excited to start a new chapter in financial services.
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

alexa.morin@ubs.com

Alexa Morin

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
Kenneth Rios

Wealth Strategy Associate
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- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- HI
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KS
- LA
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MO
- NC
- NH
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- PR
- RI
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VA
- VT
- WA
- WI
Kenneth joined UBS Insight Wealth Management Group in 2026. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2023 with a BA degree in Economics and is currently pursuing his CFA designation. Kenneth also holds his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. He is excited to apply his skills, continue learning, and contribute meaningfully to the team.
One Monarch Place
Suite 720
Springfield, MA 01144

kenneth.rios@ubs.com

Kenneth Rios

One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144