About
Paul Copeland is an Investment Officer at the Trust Company of Vermont in Brattleboro, VT, where he is responsible for managing client investment portfolios and providing tailored financial advisory services. His role includes overseeing asset allocation strategies and ensuring the trust's investment offerings align with clients' long-term objectives, working primarily with high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients in the Vermont region.
Paul specializes in public markets, focusing on diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and mutual funds, and has experience implementing both traditional and alternative investment strategies. Prior to joining the Trust Company of Vermont in 2020, he served as Investment Officer and Vice President at The New Hampshire Trust Company, where he contributed to wealth management and client advisory from 2013 to 2020.
He holds a BA in Psychology from Wheaton College, providing a solid foundation for understanding client needs and behavioral finance. Paul's career is marked by a commitment to fiduciary excellence, and he is recognized for his thoughtful approach to investment management and personalized client service within the financial services sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUST COMPANY OF VERMONT | Investment Officer | Apr 2020 to Present | — |
| THE NEW HAMPSHIRE TRUST COMPANY | Investment Officer, VP | Sep 2017 to Mar 2020 | — |
| The New Hampshire Trust Company | Wealth Management Officer VP | Feb 2013 to Mar 2020 | — |
| People's United Bank | Wealth Management Officer VP | Mar 2006 to Dec 2012 | — |
| MFS Investment Management | Performance Analyst | Jan 2004 to Jan 2006 | International Marketing Department |
| MFS Investment Management | Asset Controller | Jan 2003 to Jan 2004 | — |
| MFS Investment Management | Investor Information | Jan 2000 to Jan 2003 | — |
| MFS Investment Management | Retirement Services | Jan 1999 to Jan 2000 | — |
| Fidelity Investments | Customer Service | Jan 1998 to Jan 1999 | — |
| The Navigators | Missionary | Jan 1996 to Aug 1998 | Led BEST club for Shizuoka university students (Bible, English, Sports, Travel). Taught English to a variety classes in the community, including children's classes, doctors, nursing students, enginee... |
Education
Wheaton College
BA, Psychology
1991 — 1995
Others at Trust Co. of Vermont (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Bonnie McLellan | VP and Senior Investment Officer | Rutland, VT , United States |
C Chris Cassidy | Investment Officer | Burlington, VT , United States |
| Principal and Portfolio Manager | Saint Albans City, VT , United States | |
| Chief Investment Officer | Burlington, IA , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Essex, VT , United States |