The Vermont Agency, a comprehensive financial services firm, has hired the following associates in the second half of 2008: Leslie Armstrong, Robert Bisson, Ross Burke, Liz Kenerson, Louise Kowalewitz, Henry Laidlaw, Gosia Mazurkiewicz, Todd Mugford, Uday Smith, Tyler Spiegel, and Tyler Wood. These associates are also agents for National Life Insurance Company. Through its association with National Life, The Vermont Agency traces it roots back to 1850. It has offices throughout Northern New England and upstate New York. The mission of the firm is “to dramatically impact the lives of others”.