James Paul Hammel

Retirement Planning is all we do. We specialize in developing custom income solutions and tax strategies for your retirement. We started North Haven Financial because we see a great need to assist people in achieving financial security so they can live their best lives with peace of mind. If you are approaching retirement or have recently retired, the need for a clear financial plan has never been greater. We want to help you achieve confidence and financial security in a way that supports a fulfilling, meaningful life. We do not sell products or make commissions. We offer retirement planning, tax planning, and investment management, focusing on retirement income. - Tax Planning - Health Insurance Planning (Medicare, ACA) - Social Security Claiming Strategies - Proactive Aging & Long-Term Care Planning - Estate Planning - Withdrawal Strategies / Pension Payout Options - Guaranteed Income Strategies - Charitable Giving Check out our services page for more details on how we can help you achieve your retirement aspirations.

Timothy Baker is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and has been the sole advisor at WealthShape LLC since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Windsor, CT. WealthShape LLC is an independent, fee-only firm providing investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, and institutional clients, including ERISA retirement plans. The firm uses long-term academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory to build globally diversified portfolios and offers fiduciary services such as 3(21) and 3(38) consulting for retirement plans.

Sean Curran is a financial advisor at USA 401k with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities, municipal positions in Springfield and Washington, and service at the Hampden County District Attorney's Office. Outside of advising, he serves as a Springfield City Councilor and works as an attorney handling real estate closings and misdemeanor motor vehicle cases, as well as a licensed real estate agent representing buyers and sellers of residential properties. USA 401k provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and corporations, along with pension consulting for retirement plans including 401(k)s. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory and a long-term trading approach, focusing on equities with fixed income and index funds for diversification.

Edward Toole is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Toole Financial, an independent advisory firm based in Longmeadow, MA. Prior to founding Toole Financial, he spent ten years working with the YMCA Retirement Fund. Toole Financial provides fee-only, project-based and ongoing financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored planning and education, with a focus on Modern Portfolio Theory and passive, asset-allocation recommendations, serving clients without discretionary portfolio management or custody.

Simone Cunningham is a Certified Financial Planner® with 21 years of experience in the industry. She has been with MP Financial Services, LLC since 2009 and is also associated with Moriarty & Primack, PC, a certified public accounting firm. MP Financial Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and individual clients. The firm typically employs active discretionary management through selected independent investment managers and offers coordinated tax and investment advice through its affiliation with Moriarty & Primack, PC.

Edmund Michniewicz is the sole advisor at Longvue Capital Management in Granby, CT, where he has worked since 2003. He has 23 years of industry experience. Longvue Capital Management is an independent, fee-only investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on equity-oriented accounts using a mix of historical, macroeconomic, technical, and fundamental analysis to assess market risk and adjust portfolio allocations accordingly, employing defensive cash positions and bear-market ETFs while avoiding margin, short sales, and option-writing strategies.