Our team
There is no "I" in team. We're a close knit bunch, so when you start working with us, here's who will be answering your phone calls, processing your paperwork, and greeting you at the office.
Jason LaBarge, Financial Advisor
Managing Partner at Premier Planning Group
Hometown: Rapid City, South Dakota
College Ball: Notre Dame
Favorite Past Time: Collecting rare books
Can't Live Without: Vanilla Latte Starbucks coffee
Trivia: I was the drummer in a band in high school called Press the Minuteman.
Jessie Ringle
Director of Client Accounts & Operations
Jessie processes new client business and services existing client accounts.
Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland
College Ball: University of Maryland
Favorite Past Time: Weekends at the beach with my girlfriends
Can't Live Without: Music, especially the Beatles and '90s music
Trivia: I was the pitcher on my travel softball team when we placed 3rd in Nationals.
Alyssa Obrebski
Client Service Specialist
Alyssa services client accounts and assists clients in claiming Social Security.
Hometown: Bowie, Maryland
College Ball: University of Maryland and Notre Dame
Favorite Past Time: Going to Broadway musicals with my Grandmother
Can't Live Without: Coffee and dayplanner
Trivia: I watch Jeopardy every night with my family.
Katie Grafton
Executive Assistant to Jason LaBarge
Katie manages Jason's calendar, prepares meeting paperwork, as well as attends our monthly seminars.
Hometown: Forest Hill, Maryland
College Ball: Hofstra University
Favorite Past Time: Going to concerts
Can't Live Without: Music
Trivia: It's my goal to visit every National Park.
Lily Reddish
Client Services Specialist
Lily prepares meeting paperwork as well as assists Jessie and Alyssa with servicing client accounts.
Hometown: Arnold, Maryland
College Ball: University of Maryland & Navy
Favorite Past Time: Working out and Netflix
Can't Live Without: Music and the beach
Trivia: I placed 11th in the country in high school for my equestrian division.
Patrick Wilbert
Insurance Representative
Patrick reviews our clients' life insurance policies for opportunities to improve their coverage and lower their premiums.
Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland
College Ball: University of Maryland
Favorite Past Time: Skateboarding
Can't Live Without: My kids
Trivia: I went undefeated four years straight on my high school hockey team.
Chris Harris
CFO, Premier Planning Group
Chris Harris brings depth in financial services and life insurance analysis.
Hometown: Carbondale, Illinois
College Ball: Salukis (Southern Illinois University)
Favorite Past Time: Taking my dogs out on the town or hiking
Can't Live Without: Playing music (guitar, mandolin, piano, etc.)
Trivia: I can make homemade pasta!
Patricia Jennings
Co-Director of First Impressions
Patricia is the first smiling face you see when you come for an appointment on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.
Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland
College Ball: Naval Academy
Favorite Past Time: Quilting
Can't Live Without: Movies
Trivia: I have lectured and exhibited at various venues including the Fashion Institute.
Heather Finn
Co-Director of First Impressions
Heather is the first smiling face you see when you come for an appointment on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Hometown: Northern Ontario, Canada
College Ball: Baltimore Ravens (she's not a college fan)
Favorite Past Time: Reading
Can't Live Without: My kids or my dog, Petunia.
Trivia: I know how to curl.