Portland, ME Office

Lawrence Blaisdell is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Hightower Advisors and previously spent 14 years at Vigilant Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he manages membership units in Blaisdell Capital, LLC, a real estate holding entity. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach with both affiliated and third-party managers. The firm offers services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Ann Mohammad is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Vigilant Capital Management LLC for 10 years before joining Hightower Advisors in 2023. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a multi-manager model that combines affiliated and third-party managers with proprietary research and customized portfolio construction.

Christopher Penfield is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hightower Advisors since 2023. Prior to joining Hightower, he spent 11 years at Vigilant Capital Management, LLC. He is based in Portland, ME. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions utilizing affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a range of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jeffrey Carlisle is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously spent 21 years with VIGILANT Capital Management, LLC before joining Hightower in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he holds membership units in Market View, LLC, a New Hampshire real estate holding entity. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Christopher Lyford is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Hightower Advisors, where he has worked since 2023, following a 13-year tenure at VIGILANT Capital Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Harbor Ridge Resort Homeowners Association in Harbor, ME. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a network of advisor practices.

Alexander Pantalone is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors. His prior roles include positions at VIGILANT Capital Management and Portland Integritas Advisors. He is a board member of the Maine Estate Planning Council, where he organizes educational and social events. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment products.

Amelia Mc Carthy is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Portland, ME, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower in 2023, she worked at VIGILANT Capital Management and Putnam Investments, among other firms. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to a variety of investment vehicles through its network of Advisor Practices.