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Pencil sketch of Brian Saranovitz

Brian Saranovitz: Co-founder and CEO of Your Retirement Advisor, Inc. Brian has spent his life playing sports, most notably professional football following college. When he’s not reading white papers or books on retirement, Brian juggles spending time with his significant other, their brood of kids ranging in age from 19 to 33, and his large family and group of friends…many of whom are clients too! Read more about Brian here.

Pencil sketch of Kent Cooper

Kent Cooper: Investment Advisor Representative, is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Kent is experienced in the life insurance industry and the fee-only investment business. Kent’s expertise allows him and the YRA team to support clients through all aspects of their financial journey. Kent is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and currently lives in Madison, Mississippi with his wife and their two boys.

Pencil sketch of Anderson Garrott

Anderson Garrott: Investment Advisor Representative, is a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Anderson is experienced in the trust and institutional investment arena and the fee-only investment business. Anderson’s expertise allows him and the YRA team to support clients through all aspects of their financial journey. Anderson is from the North Mississippi area and currently lives in Madison, Mississippi with his wife and their three boys.

Pencil sketch of Jayne El-Ghoul

Jayne El-Ghoul: Client Service Coordinator and Brian’s sister. Jayne has been with the company for over 25 years and is always available to connect with clients on any needs or questions they may have.

Pencil sketch of Wendy Blatt

Wendy Blatt: New Accounts Representative and the processor of all new business. Wendy’s thorough approach ensures the new client onboarding process goes smoothly and efficiently.

Pencil sketch of Finley (dog)

Finley (aka the Finster): Chief Rollover Specialist. Finley is a two-year-old Pit Bull/Boxer rescue from Puerto Rico and the furry son of Brian and Lynn. Everyone loves Finley, and Finley loves everyone on two and four feet. A sweetheart cuddle bug, he likes to greet prospects and clients on Zoom or in our Leominster headquarters. If you meet him in-person he may lick you to death. And he loves everything about retirement planning.

*Portraits hand-drawn by Brian’s step-daughter, Emma Marinchev.  

Also noteable:

Lynn Toomey:  Co-founder of Your Retirement Advisor and Brian’s life partner. While Lynn is no longer involved in the day-to-day operations of the company, she provides support and strategic guidance to the team and has been a key contributor to YRA’s success.

Norman Saranovitz: Founder of Saranovitz Capital Management, Inc., and father of Brian Saranovitz, is still active and involved in the company today.

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