Our Crew


Alexis Bowman

Relationship Manager

207-873-2200

207-873-2888

Alexis@goldenpondwealth.com

Alexis graduated from Thomas College with a bachelor’s degree in sports management in 2020 and a master’s in business administration (MBA) in 2021. She was a four-year member of the Thomas College Field Hockey team and was a captain her senior season. Alexis currently serves on the Mount Merici Academy Board. She has passed her Series 7 and 66 exams and holds these securities registrations with LPL Financial. Alexis resides in Rockland, Maine, and enjoys skiing, mountain biking, waterskiing, and playing guitar in her free time.

Katherine Higgins

Relationship Manager

207-873-2200

207-873-2888

katherine@goldenpondwealth.com

Katherine earned her Master of Business Administration from Husson University in 2021. She grew up in Glenburn, Maine and now lives in Oakland, Maine with her boyfriend and cats Ziggy and Arthur. Katherine has passed Series 7 and 66 exams and holds these securities registrations with LPL Financial. In 2018, Katherine learned how to ski, and has spent every winter since then on the mountain improving her abilities. She enjoys being outside all year long, during the summertime she likes to travel to the beach or go camping with her family.

Chelsey Oliver

Relationship Manager

207-873-2200

207-873-2888

Chelsey@goldenpondwealth.com

Chelsey joined our team in the summer of 2022 as a Relationship Manager, after five years as a middle school math teacher at Messalonskee Middle School. She now serves as a School Board Member for RSU 18. Chelsey has passed her Series 7 and 66 exams, and holds these securities registrations with LPL Financial. She grew up on Messalonskee Lake and now lives in Oakland. When not at work, she is passionate about connecting people through her volunteer work with The ShineOnCass Foundation and Camp Sunshine, as well as spending quality time with her family and friends.

Amberlynn Esperanza

Relationship Manager

207-873-2200

207-873-2888

Amberlynn@goldenpondwealth.com

Amberlynn joined the team in spring 2026 as a Relationship Manager, bringing over 15 years of experience in retail and commercial banking from the Portland area. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting from the University of Southern Maine.

Amberlynn was recognized as a Mainebiz NextUp: 40 Under 40 honoree and completed the Leadership Maine program in 2024. She served as Chair of PROPEL Portland in 2022 and as a board member of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce from 2022 to 2024. Since 2023, she continues to serve as the governor-appointed Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Maine Technology Institute and volunteers as a mentor with Junior Achievement.

Originally from Old Orchard Beach, Maine, Amberlynn now resides in Benton with her boyfriend, Tyler, and their cat, Ferdinand. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing and has played more than 22 courses across Maine.


*This award is based on selections by MaineBiz judges panel from reader nominations. This award is not representative of the views of clients and is not indicative of future performance or services.

 

Emily Parent

Relationship Manager

207-873-2200

207-873-2888

Emily@goldenpondwealth.com

Emily graduated from Colby- Sawyer College in 2023 with a degree in Biology and minors in Business Administration and Chemistry, she then went on to get her Master of Business Administration from Thomas College in 2024. Emily was a part of the Women’s Basketball team at Colby-Sawyer all four years and had the opportunity to play one more year at Thomas. Emily enjoys spending her time reading, being out on the lake, and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. Emily is also very passionate about supporting women in sports and coaches’ basketball in the wintertime.

Paige Phillips-Lane

Client Service Specialist

207-873-2200

207-873-2888

paige@goldenpondwealth.com

Paige has been with Golden Pond since 2016. She has over 16 years of experience in customer service and 14 years in the financial industry. Paige has obtained her securities registration Series 6 and 63, held with LPL Financial. She has lived in Central Maine all her life, growing up in Sidney where she and her husband Nick have built their forever home with their daughters Haylee, Paige, and Akadia. Paige enjoys being a softball, field hockey, and cheer mom traveling the state watching her girls do what they love.

Danielle Amerault

Operations Manager

207-873-2200

207-873-2888

danielle@goldenpondwealth.com

Danielle joined Golden Pond in 2012 and moved into the Operations Manager role in 2016. She helps keep day-to-day operations running smoothly and supports the team wherever needed. Danielle moved to Maine over 20 years ago and lives in Albion with her husband, Joe. In her free time, she enjoys motorcycle rides, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Kelly Huff

Administrative Assistant

207-873-2200

207-873-2888

kelly@goldenpondwealth.com

Kelly has been with Golden Pond since 2015. She previously worked for the U.S. Postal System for 20 years. She is a lifelong resident of Burnham. Kelly has twin daughters, Kady and Kylie. Kady and her family reside in Pittsfield, ME and Kylie and her family reside in Avon, CT. Kelly enjoys gardening, camping, and photography but most of all being Gram Gram & Mamie to her grandchildren Lenox, Vivian, Vella and Sonny.