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About
Christine Emerson, CFP®, is a Portfolio Manager at HM Payson & Co in Portland, Maine, where she primarily works with the financial planning group to guide clients in understanding and organizing their long-term financial priorities. Her role involves conducting in-depth reviews of clients' current financial positions and using projections to assess long-term financial stability, with a focus on personalized, goals-based wealth management.
She has significant expertise in financial planning, investment management, and accounting, drawing on over a decade of experience in professional services. Prior to joining HM Payson in 2020, Christine served as Manager at Wipfli LLP and as Senior Associate at Macpage LLC, where she developed robust analytical and client advisory skills.
Christine holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Technology from the University of Vermont. As a Certified Financial Planner®, she particularly focuses on comprehensive financial planning and asset allocation, supporting clients across sectors including retirement planning, estate considerations, and investment strategies for individuals and families. She also contributes to her community through service on the Finance Committee for Portland Trails.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM Payson & Co | Portfolio Manager | May 2020 to Present | — |
| Wipfli LLP | Manager | Jul 2018 to May 2020 | — |
| Macpage LLC | Senior Associate | Jun 2015 to Jun 2018 | — |
| Alere Inc. | Supplier Process Engineer | Sep 2014 to Jun 2015 | — |
| Alere Inc. | Technical Support Specialist II | Jun 2012 to Sep 2014 | — |
Education
Florida Atlantic University - College of Business
Master’s Degree, Accounting
2007 — 2009
University of Vermont
Bachelor’s Degree, Biomedical Technology
1996 — 2000
Others at HM Payson & Co. (13)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Brunswick, ME , United States | |
J Jay Flower | Portfolio Manager | Portland, ME , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Portland, ME , United States | |
N Noah Petrucci | Portfolio Manager | Portland, ME , United States |
| Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Co-Manager Payson Total Return Fund | Portland, ME , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Portland, ME , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Portland, ME , United States | |
S Steve Eddy | Portfolio Manager | Portland, ME , United States |
T Timothy Griffin | Portfolio Manager | Portland, ME , United States |
| Private Equity Associate | Portland, ME , United States |
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