True North Financial Services Hires Senior Adviser

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John Turner
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — John T. Turner has joined True North Financial Services as a senior financial adviser, according to Rob Abel, president and chief executive officer.

Turner will be responsible for managing investment portfolios for individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. He has decades of experience in the investment industry, most recently concentrating on retirement issues of public sector employees in Berkshire County.

"I am extremely excited to have John join the True North Financial Services team," said Abel. "To have someone with his extensive experience help us build new relationships in Pittsfield is a great opportunity for True North and all of our MountainOne Financial Partners. John has a proven track record in the financial services industry and will certainly enhance the high level of service we currently provide to our clients."

Prior to joining True North, Turner worked as a retirement specialist with both Nationwide Retirement Solutions and American Express Financial Advisors in Pittsfield. He also has an extensive background in banking, including the positions of vice president at Berkshire Bank and Trust, and president of Merchants Bank and Trust in Hyannis. He resides in Pittsfield with his wife, Susan.

The financial professionals of True North Financial Services, a division of Hoosac Bank, offer securities and advisory services through Commonwealth Financial Network, member FINRA/SIPC, a registered investment adviser. MountainOne Financial Partners, a mutual holding company headquartered in North Adams, has combined assets of over $815 million and over 200 employees as of March 31, 2012.

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Kennedy Calls BCC Workforce Graduates Inspiring

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The programs ranged from emergency medical technician to computers to commercial drivers. See more photos here. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College Workforce and Community Education graduates were encouraged to be all they can be on Wednesday.
 
Graduates, families, friends, and staff gathered in Boland Theatre to celebrate around 100 graduates who completed a variety of courses.
 
They included community health worker, emergency medical technician, phlebotomy technician, registered behavior technician, AI fundamentals, Commercial Drivers License Class A and B, CompTIA Tech-plus, para educator, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
 
College President Ellen Kennedy said it was amazing that this might be her last public speaking event before her tenure comes to an end.
 
She acknowledged the diverse reasons for their studies including career advancement and personal growth, commending their vulnerability and dedication. 
 
"Some of you explored AI, some of you improved your English speaking in really important ways, and the reason that each of you is here is because you decided to put your heart and soul to get vulnerable to do something that might have felt a little bit uncomfortable," she said. "And you did it, and we are so incredibly proud of you, and so happy to be here tonight, celebrating you."
 
Keynote speaker Shirley Edgerton, founder of Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE) encouraged the graduates to reflect on their accomplishments and look forward to the future.
 
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