Recognized

POMFRET CENTER — Jim Weiss, AAMS, RLP™ and Laurence Hale, AAMS, CRPS®, and their investment advisory firm, Weiss & Hale Financial of Pomfret Center, have achieved Summit Club status at Commonwealth Financial Network®. This distinction recognizes successful financial advisors based on a ranking of annual production among Commonwealth’s network of approximately 1,600 financial advisors. Commonwealth is the nation’s largest privately held independent broker/dealer–RIA and the broker/dealer of choice for Jim Weiss and Laurence Hale.

In honor of this distinction, advisers Jim and Laurence have been invited to join their peers at the Commonwealth Summit Club conference. The conference will offer attendees an array of educational opportunities geared toward discovering fresh perspectives and ideas to help reach new levels of success and service excellence. The conference will also grant attendees ample time to network with peers and colleagues—sharing thoughts and strategies for evolving their businesses.

Laurence Hale, CIO/Managing Partner, said, “Both Jim and I are honored to be included in this influential group of national advisors as we develop our business with Advisor partner, Jim Zahansky, to best guide and serve individuals and not-for-profit institutions with portfolios over $500k. Commonwealth provides back office service and research to our dedicated client service team and it’s a true vote of confidence to be selected to receive their Summit Club award.”

 

Dividend declared

PUTNAM — The Board of Directors of Citizens National Bancorp, Inc. announced the payment of a regular quarterly dividend.  A cash dividend of $0.25 per share has been declared to shareholders of record on April 22, 2015 and payable on May 22.

Citizens National Bancorp Inc. is a one-bank holding company that owns The Citizens National Bank which is headquartered in Putnam, CT and has branch offices in Thompson, Woodstock, Killingly, and Brooklyn.  The bank assets are currently in excess of $339 million.

 

 

Honored

Margaret Bond, right, received the President's Award at the Putnam Bank annual Awards Banquet

 

 

PUTNAM — Margaret Bond, assistant vice president and loan officer of Putnam Bank, was awarded the President’s Award.

Thomas A. Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank, said the award is given to an employee who exemplifies unwavering commitment and dedication to the bank and community. 

Bond was selected this year to receive this honor.  Borner said, “Maggie is the go to person for retail loan compliance.  She is an individual who cares about everyone and always does what it takes to get the job done.  Maggie was also recognized for her 40 years of service and dedication to Putnam Bank. 

She is very active in the community and serves as a board member for Northeast Placement Service (NEPS).

Bond said, ” When I began my career with Putnam Bank, we were located in what is now the Shopper’s Guide building.  We only had the Main Office and about 12 employees.  I have seen so many changes since then with the growth of the bank to serve additional branches and the Loan Center, changes in staff, management, technology and regulations.  One thing hasn’t changed is my pride in being part of an organization that exemplifies outstanding service to the community it serves.  I thank the president and the Board of Directors for recognizing me for my service and commitment to the bank.” 

Also on that evening the following individuals were recognized for their length of service to the bank:

5 Years of Service: Lauren LaBelle, Rebecca Rogers, Krishna Patel.  10 Years of Service: Pauline Audette, Jonathan Demers, Angelica Gallegos, and Raymond Perry. 15 Years of Service: Linda Brule. 40 Years of Service: Margaret Bond.