OUR LEGACY CIRCLE

Advisors who entrusted their life’s work to Premier

Team members who shaped our culture

Founders whose vision started it all

Every great organization is built on more than business success.

It’s built on the people who believed in the mission, invested in the relationships, and helped shape its future.

The Legacy Circle honors those individuals whose vision, leadership, dedication, and friendship helped make Premier what it is today. From our founders and retired team members to advisors who entrusted us with their life’s work, each person recognized here has left a lasting mark on our culture and our community.

Their stories remind us that Premier has never been defined by the size of our organization, but by the strength of the relationships we’ve built along the way.

PREMIER’S FOUNDER

Bob Pugliese

Co-Founder

A visionary who built a place where true independence could flourish with meaningful support, Robert Pugliese founded Premier Wealth Management® in 1999 after already spending decades in the financial services industry. From the start, he cultivated a culture grounded in advisor autonomy, collaboration, and long-term success, earning Premier a spot among Cambridge’s top Enterprise Groups for 19 consecutive years. His leadership, passion, and guiding spirit remain central to Premier’s enduring legacy.

FORMER STAFF WHO MADE

A Lasting Impact

Recognizing team members whose dedication and character elevated the advisor and client experience. Though they’ve stepped into retirement, their impact still echoes through Premier. These individuals shaped our culture, strengthened our community, and set standards of service and integrity that continue to guide us today. They may no longer be in the office, but they’ll always be part of the Premier family.

Richard Esoldo

Shirley Thornton

Max ElTawil

Marti Hopler

Doug Camp

Jeff Trugman

celebrate the legacy of our

Retired Advisors

We’re proud to recognize these retired Premier advisors whose leadership, loyalty, and heart helped shape the foundation we stand on today. Their influence still echoes through our network, and we’re honored to celebrate the legacy they’ve left with us.

“Your legacy is every life you’ve touched along the way.”

In Memoriam

Some people leave an imprint that extends far beyond their years.

We remember and honor the Premier advisors who are no longer with us, but whose kindness, wisdom, professionalism, and friendship continue to shape our community. Their contributions helped build the culture we cherish today, and they will always remain a valued part of the Premier family.

Forever a part of the Premier family.

Jim Heisler

Joan Zaleski

Ray Kelley

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