Carolyn Blitz of Stratton, VT, and John Larkin of North Pownal, VT, have joined the Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation Board of Directors. “The qualities needed to serve in this important advisory capacity are rare, so we are so pleased to have found them in such abundance in Carolyn and John,” said Leslie Keefe, SVHC’s vice president of corporate development. “Both are highly experienced and deeply compassionate. They will contribute greatly to our mission of providing exceptional care and comfort to the people we serve.”

Clute Wealth Management is proud to announce that Adam Robert has earned his Certified Financial Planner certification. The CFP certification is administered and regulated by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards and is one of the most difficult to attain. Individuals must meet a minimum of experience and education requirements as well as earn continuing education credits to keep their certification status. The Clute Wealth Management firm now has three CFP professionals on their team, including owners Heidi Clute and Christina Ubl.

Hanson & Doremus Investment Management announced that Art Wright has joined the firm in the role of Assistant Portfolio Manager. Art has over 10 years experience in the investment management industry, most recently with TD Ameritrade and TD Wealth Management. Art graduated from the University of Vermont in 2004 and will be focusing on client relations, investment research and financial planning. Hanson & Doremus Investment Management is a Registered Investment Advisor and has been helping clients since 1995.