Bill Lyons – US Rafting

If you’ve never gone whitewater rafting in Maine, perhaps we can convince you to try it this summer. Start by checking out US Rafting, run by Bill Lyons. Why? Because safety is their main concern, but FUN is a close second. They told us that they de nitely have the most fun on the rivers.…

Rob O’Brian – North Atlantic Inflatables

When Rob and Bridget O’Brian took over North Atlantic Inflatables in April of 2014, it was a unique, growing business — the first to bring reliable, safe, high-quality inflatable boats to the US market at reasonable prices. It was a perfect fit for the O’Brian’s, combining Rob’s background as a Naval Architect and a retail…

Christopher Campbell – Maine Cap ‘n Stem

The mushroom business is… well… mushrooming for the owners of Maine Cap ‘n Stem in Gardiner. Christopher Campbell, a Portland-area architect, co-started the business with friend Erik Lomen in 2013 after finding a market for the wild mushrooms he and his wife would discover while foraging along Maine’s hiking trails. He said, “Erik started selling…

24 Preble Street Properties LLC

It’s a familiar story. You move to Maine for its quality of life, you fall in love with it, and you decide to invest in its future. That’s exactly what happened to Sally Struever and Peter Eiermann, who moved to Portland 11 years ago from Providence, Rhode Island. In 2016, they purchased the Potter’s Building…

Financial Insights on Giving to Charities

Who said, “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give”? If you knew it was Sir Winston Churchill, pat yourself on the back. His message is still quite relevant today as many of us question how we can help others in need. And whether you’d like to…

How to Protect Yourself from Security Breaches

Each year, major security breaches affect millions of people throughout the nation, including here in Maine. For example, a lost computer tape that contains their personal information possibly affected about 188,000 student loan customers nationwide of Nelnet, Inc. At Ohio University, the Chief Information Officer resigned and its director of computing and network services was…

Making Sense of Retirement Planning

Our clients often ask us—“What’s the best way for me to save for retirement?” and, “How can I ever afford to retire?” With careful planning and a financial commitment, you really can build enough wealth for your retirement years. We understand that choosing the right retirement plan(s) can be daunting—whether you’re employed by a company,…