Berkshire Bank has named Laraine B. Smith vice president and wealth advisor for the Vermont Region of the Wealth Management Division. With nearly 40 years of experience, Smith will work with a variety of clients and institutions throughout Berkshire Bank’s Vermont markets, providing investment management, trust administration and asset allocation services.
The majority of Smith’s career has been spent with People’s United Bank (formerly Chittenden Bank) where she served as senior vice president since 1980. Prior to this, she worked in similar capacities at TrustCo Bank and Key Bank. Laraine Smith can be reached by phone at (802) 549-5282 or email at [email protected]. Smith’s Vermont office is located at 3450 Richville Road in Manchester Center.
“We are excited to welcome Laraine to our Wealth Management team,” said Charles Leach, senior vice president, chief investment officer of Berkshire Bank. “Her depth of experience, knowledge and expertise in the field as well as her vast knowledge of the Vermont market will serve us well and bring great value to our clients.”