Our Team

Aaron Knapp, LPL Financial Advisor

Aaron attended Northeastern University and Thomas College, graduating with a degree in Finance & Economics. Aaron has been helping his clients pursue their financial goals with LPL Financial since 1996.

A Kingfield native, Aaron now resides in Farmington with his wife, Tracy, and their son, John. In his free time, Aaron enjoys skiing, boating, fishing, and genealogy.

Securities Registrations / Insurance Licenses: 6, 7, 63, 65; Life and Health, Variable Insurance (Maine). Securities registrations held through LPL Financial.

 

Jared Ranger, LPL Financial Advisor

Jared is a graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington with a degree in Business & Economics. Jared has been in the financial services industry since 1999, and helping clients pursue their financial objectives with LPL Financial since 2007.

Jared is past President of the Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation.  Jared resides in Farmington with his wife, Jaime, and their three sons, Colby, Chase, and Cameron. In his free time, Jared enjoys skiing, boating, fishing, and playing golf.

Securities Registrations / Insurance Licenses: 7, 9, 10, 63, 66; Life and Health, Variable Insurance (Maine).  Securities registrations held through LPL Financial.

 

Amy Bond, LPL Financial Advisor

Amy graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in Finance with a Financial Planning concentration.  Amy has been assisting the advisors and their clients at Western Mountain Financial Services since 2014. Amy also serves on the board of directors for the Healthy Community Coalition.

Amy resides in Farmington with her husband, Reid, and their daughter, Lauren.  In her free time, Amy enjoys bass fishing, hunting, reading, and spending time with family.

Securities Registrations:  7 & 66.  Securities registrations held through LPL Financial.

 

Bonnie J. Aleck, LPL Financial Advisor

Bonnie is a graduate of the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in Business Finance.  Bonnie joined Western Mountain Financial in May 2023 and brings over 36 years of professional experience in the Financial Services Industry, serving communities in the River Valley.

Bonnie resides in Mexico and has one grown daughter, Kayla. In her free time, Bonnie enjoys spending time at her family camp in Rangeley, kayaking, skiing, and hosting friends and family. 

Securities Registrations / Insurance Licenses: 6, 63 & 65; Life and Health, Variable Insurance (Maine). Securities registrations held through LPL Financial.

 

Lisa Thompson, Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™, Office Administrator

Lisa graduated from the University of Maine at Orono. Lisa has been assisting the advisors and their clients at Western Mountain Financial Services since 2004. 

Lisa resides in Farmington with her husband, Tim, and they have two grown daughters, Chelsea and Makenzie and four grandchildren, Julien, Amaia, Leland and Kaiya. In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with family, running, hiking, biking, and cooking.

 

Melissa Spencer, Client Services Associate

Melissa graduated from Thomas College with a degree in Accounting.  Before joining Western Mountain Financial in October 2021, Melissa worked for more than 26 years in human resources and accounting.  

Melissa resides in Wilton with her husband, DJ, and their son, Austin.  In her free time, Melissa enjoys volunteering in her community, horseback riding, hunting and adventuring in her Jeep.

Securities Registration: 7.  Securities registrations held through LPL Financial.

 

Tiara Wills, Client Service Specialist

Tiara attended the University of Maine and School for Aesthetics, graduating with a degree in Aesthetics. Tiara previously worked in customer relations and office coordination roles and joined WMFS in February 2023.

Tiara resides in Farmington with her fiance, Kody, and their son Barrett. In her free time, Tiara enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, fishing, baking, and spending time outdoors.