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Generational Consulting Partners

Understanding the complexities of securing lasting financial success, we focus on developing long-term investment strategies to help you enjoy the life you've earned.

- Jim Foard Jr.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team, 2023 & 2024

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    James Foard Jr.

    Managing Director–Wealth Management

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    Jim began his career in the financial services industry in 2000 and joined UBS in 2002. Previously, Jim progressed through a variety of roles within a privately owned small business, providing him with a hands-on understanding of the short term and long term challenges that business owners and their companies face.  

    Wealth planning facets including investment management, risk management, multigenerational wealth transfer and philanthropic planning form the core of Jim’s business. Having navigated multiple bull and bear markets amidst a variety of economic cycles over the past 20+ years, Jim’s patience, experience and perspective are central to the tailored financial advice and solutions he provides to affluent families, entrepreneurs and businesses across the country.  

    Jim holds the Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses and is licensed to offer Life and Long Term Care insurance. 

    Jim graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from the College the Holy Cross in 1992 where he captained the golf team. A lifelong resident of western Massachusetts, Jim is actively engaged in his community and is particularly passionate about helping children and adults who have developmental disabilities. Jim coached youth sports for several years and is an active volunteer with several non-profit organizations. He currently serves on the Board of Directors at Pathlight (formerly The Association for Community Living) in Springfield, MA. Jim lives in Longmeadow, MA with his wife Michelle and their three children; Jimmy, Madeleine and Olivia. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, golf and travel. 

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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.
    • UBS Wealth Management President’s Council, 2024UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

    • College of the Holy Cross, B.A. Psychology
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      James Foard Jr.
      One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
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      Anthony Montemagni, CFP

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Senior Retirement Plan Consultant

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      Tony's career in the financial services industry started at UBS in 1996. He attributes much of his success by offering his clients a combination of experience, dedication, and a comprehensive understanding of their needs. Throughout his career, Tony’s comprehensive and objective advice has helped individuals, families and businesses achieve their financial goals.

      The experience to guide you forward
      Tony has the earned the UBS Wealth Advisor designation helping him focus on affluent individuals and families and has obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. He is a Senior Portfolio Manager within the firm’s Portfolio Management Program. He is also a Senior Retirement Plan Consultant within the UBS Retirement Plan Consulting Services group providing consulting services to retirement plan clients acting in a fiduciary capacity. 

      Outside of UBS
      Tony is a native of South Hadley, MA, where he resides with his wife Amy and their two children, Alison and Lauren  He earned a B.S., in Business Management from American International College. He enjoys playing golf, skiing and spending time with his family. Tony volunteers for the Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity and serves on the investment committee for the Springfield Technical Community College Foundation (STCC).

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      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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.
      • UBS Wealth Management President’s Council, 2024UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

      • American International College, B.S., Business Management
      • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
      • Senior Portfolio Manager
      • Wealth Advisor
      Financial planning
      Business succession
      Retirement Plan consulting
      Multi-generational families
      Business owners
      Corporate executives
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      anthony.montemagni@ubs.com
      Anthony Montemagni, CFP
      One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
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      Peter Alminas, CFP, CSRIC

      First Vice President–Wealth Management

      Portfolio Manager

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      The experience to guide you forward
      As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Pete specializes in planning and asset allocation for individuals and families, helping them to find creative solutions for their financial goals as they prepare for retirement. Pete welcomes complex and emotional planning issues such as charitable giving and wealth transfer to future generations. With an emphasis on building long-term personal relationships with clients, he brings a fresh perspective and passion to simplifying their lives and clarifying their needs and objectives.

      Outside of UBS
      Pete resides in Springfield, MA, with his wife Mary. Growing up in East Longmeadow, he has spent his entire life as a Western Massachusetts resident. Pete is highly involved in the community actively participating on the Springfield Conservation Commission, the Springfield School Volunteer’s Read Aloud Program and the East Longmeadow High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee. Pete was an NCAA Division One college golfer and still plays regularly in his free time. He also avidly follows Boston’s major sports teams and enjoys traveling to new places.

      NMLS # 1630825

      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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, 2024The 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.

      • Winthrop University, SC, B.S., Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Planning
      • Portfolio Manager
      • Senior Retirement Plan Consultant
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      Peter Alminas, CFP, CSRIC
      One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
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      Brennan Collins, CFP

      Vice President–Wealth Management

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      The experience to guide you forward
       Brennan is dedicated to serving clients as their lives evolve - from years of accumulating wealth to a time spent enjoying the lifestyles and legacies they envision.  Employing a goals-based approach to managing clients' wealth, Brennan uses his industry training to build real-world financial strategies around the situations and aspirations of clients and their families.  Brennan holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Certification, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.  He launched his financial services career in 2007 and joined UBS in 2017.  Prior to joining UBS Brennan worked for BNY Mellon and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. 

      Professional achievements and education

      • Certificate in Financial Planning, Boston University
      • B.A., history, College of the Holy Cross

      Outside of UBS
       A native of Western, MA, Brennan actively serves his community - supporting local nonprofit organizations including the Alzheimer's Association, for which he is a board member and chair of the planning committee for the Berkshire County Walk to End Alzheimer's.  Brennan is an active participant in the Rotary Club of Springfield where he serves as a board member.  He resides in Longmeadow, MA with his wife and daughter.  In addition to family time, Brennan can be found on the golf course, the ski slopes, or working in his yard.

      NMLS # 1275389

      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024The 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.

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        Brennan Collins, CFP
        One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
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        Raissa Levsky

        Financial Advisor

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        The experience to guide you forward
        Raissa recently celebrated her 10th year with the team, having joined in May of 2014. Through her tenure at UBS, she continually sought out and took on more responsibility within the team. She began as a Client Associate while obtaining her licensing, transitioned to a Wealth Strategy Associate with a focus on Financial Plans, before transitioning to the role she currently holds as a Financial Advisor.

        In the Financial Advisor role, Raissa combines her industry experience and familiarity with operational processes to help provide the best possible client experiences. She is passionate about helping clients, especially the next generation, understand the building blocks of financial success so that they can move forward with greater confidence in a rewarding financial future. She also assists with servicing the team’s retirement plan clients.

        Outside of UBS

        Raissa is the daughter of a military family and has lived in various parts of the country. She resides in Connecticut with her husband, Andrew, and they are expecting their first child in the fall. Together, they enjoy spending time with family on Alexander’s Lake (Northeast, CT), cooking new cuisines, and traveling to new destinations

        • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024The 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.

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          Raissa Levsky
          One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
        • Lori

          Lori Vengruskas

          Director

          Team Administrator

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          Lori is the newest addition to Generational Consulting Partners, but she is no stranger to UBS. Lori began her career in 2004 in a dual role, performing the functions of both Branch Office Administrator and Client Associate. She then took on various roles of increasing responsibility on the management team in both the Supervisory and Administrative areas before elevating to her most recent role as Market Supervisory Officer, ensuring compliance with both regulatory and Firm risk guidelines and policies for the entire Greater New England Market. In her current role as Team Administrator, Lori applies her management experience and skill-set in managing the group’s day- to- day operations, administration and team dynamics. In addition, she focuses on ensuring the individuals we serve receive the highest quality of service they have come to expect.
          Lori graduated with Dean’s Distinction (Summa Cum Laude equivalent) from Eastern Connecticut State University with her bachelor’s degree with a focus on Business Administration. She maintains Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 securities licenses. She is also licensed in life and health insurance.

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              Lori Vengruskas
              One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
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              Lorena DuBois

              Wealth Management Associate

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              The experience to guide you forward
              Lorena strives to provide quality client service and administrative support. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry with the same firm, her knowledge of UBS’s capabilities and products allows her to quickly address client concerns and identify the right solutions for their financial needs. 

              Outside of UBS
              Lorena grew up in Springfield, MA, and now lives in Westfield with her husband and their son. She is a member of the Westfield Kiwanis. Lorena loves to support her local Food Pantries and volunteers at various local events through Kiwanis. She looks forward to spending time with her son when he is home from College and family get togethers.

                • Western New England University, B.S.B.A., Accounting
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                  Lorena DuBois
                  One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144
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                  Evelyn David

                  Client Associate

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                    The experience to guide you forward
                    Evelyn David joined our team in 2017 as a Client Associate, working closely with each of us in our efforts to provide you with the best possible service. Evelyn started her career at UBS in 2012 as an intern for our team while she was earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA. Upon graduation in 2013, Evelyn took on the role of Branch Service Associate for the entire UBS office in Springfield, and quickly progressed to Client Associate later in 2013. In 2020, Evelyn received her M.B.A. from Elms College. 

                    Outside of UBS
                    Evelyn was born, raised, and resides in Springfield, MA, and she enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

                      • Elms College , M.B.A
                      • Bay Path University, B.S. Business Administration
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                        Evelyn David
                        One Monarch Place,Springfield,MA,01144

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                      Working with diverse clients with specific needs, our team sees it as our top responsibility to understand each aspect of your unique and often complicated financial life.

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                      We’ll talk a lot about family, priorities and your personal definition of financial security. This information helps us design a road map—a plan that can turn overwhelming issues into manageable objectives. You can trust that your plan will be based on much more than investments—but on people and how we can work together to help you take care of those you love today—and for generations to come.

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