Kelly Haber, IACCP^®

Chief Compliance Officer and Director of Operations Kelly Haber was born and raised in Ludlow, Massachusetts. Kelly’s parents immigrated to the United States from Portugal before starting a family. They desired to give Kelly and her brother a life full of opportunity. Guided by the dedicated work ethic of her parents, Kelly vividly remembers going to work at her local bakery at 16, upholding her commitment to the tennis team, and still maintaining excellent grades in preparation for college. Kelly’s acute attention to detail drove her success then, as it does now.

Kelly went on to attend Western New England University, where a career in finance first piqued her interest. Out of school, Kelly got her first taste of the financial planning industry while working at Northwestern Mutual in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as a sales assistant. The independent, fast-paced environment prepared her for her subsequent move to MassMutual in Springfield, where she accepted a position as an investment analyst in the operations division.

Kelly’s dedicated work ethic and ability to manage and resolve complex problems with efficiency and empathy quickly identified her as an integral part of the organization. Within a short time, she was promoted to the role of regulatory operations consultant, auditing operations, and developing supervisory procedures. A few years later, equipped with vast experience, Kelly was further promoted into her most recent position as a compliance consultant, where she handled various regulatory inquiries and drove changes that positively influenced the client experience.

From regulatory inspections to internal audits, to research and resolution, Kelly has the ability to comb through fine details with precision and accuracy, making her an invaluable asset to our team. Kelly joined PVFG as the director of compliance and operations in early 2016. Armed with her FINRA Series 7 and 24 securities registrations through Raymond James Financial Services and guided by her caring and personal approach, Kelly has become a dynamic asset to our growing practice.

Within six months, Kelly passed the Uniform Combined State Law Examination (also called the Series 66), promoting her to chief compliance officer. As regulations become increasingly more complex, compliance is one of the most critical functions in any practice. With her new registration, Kelly has become Pioneer Valley’s OSJ Delegate and a Investment Advisor Representative. It's a role well suited for Kelly’s area of expertise, and she is now responsible for the general supervision and compliance of the practice and all activities of registered employees.

When not in the office, Kelly and her husband, Barry, a “tree guy,” enjoy time with their family at home in Wilbraham. Still settling into their recently built house, Kelly puts her creative side to work exploring her interest in interior design throughout each room. While Kelly is busy sprucing up the place, you might find Barry around town in Ludlow, fearlessly climbing and removing trees.

Kelly and Barry recently celebrated their 10-year wedding anniversary. While dreams of Italy and Hawaii first came to mind, it’s more likely they’ll be sporting Mickey Mouse ears in Disney while chasing their two adorable sons, Ryan (7) and Gavin (2).

When not at a hockey or football game cheering on Ryan (while frantically chasing after Gavin, who desperately wants in on the action), you’ll often find Kelly in the kitchen trying a new recipe, watching HGTV, enjoying a glass of wine with friends, or curling up with a good book.