Financial services firm introduces new partner
PRESQUE ISLE — The Presque Isle-based financial services firm of Thompson-Hamel, LLC recently announced that Bryan Thompson has been named a partner in the firm.
Bryan Thompson joined Thompson-Hamel, LLC in August 2012 and has since secured the designation of general securities representative after passing the Series 6 and 63 exams, as well as securing his life and health producer’s licenses. 
With these license designations, he has been offering his clients a full array of services, including life, long-term disability and long-term care insurance policies, as well as mutual funds and various forms of annuities.
“I’m very proud of the fact I am a partner with Thompson-Hamel, LLC,” Thompson said. “We are in the business of building relationships through family generations, and I’m looking forward to adding to the legacy created by our leadership team over the years.
“We are extremely fortunate to be in a position to provide continuing and sustainable service to a wide array of clients, and I’m honored to be associated with a firm that has the ability to service the needs of its clients for generations to come,” he commented.
“We are excited and fortunate to welcome Bryan to our ownership team,” stated Brian Hamel, managing partner of Thompson-Hamel, LLC. Bryan’s permanent addition to our management structure will now allow us to effectively serve our existing clients, and reach out to a new range of clients in terms of both geography and demographics. Bryan is the perfect fit for our firm and our clients.”
Prior to joining Thompson-Hamel, Thompson served in various management capacities at the Defense Finance & Accounting Service Center in Limestone for 10 years. He graduated with dual bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business management/information systems from the University of Maine at Presque Isle in 2003, and earned his masters of business administration degree from Husson University in 2011.
Thompson was recognized by UMPI with its Young Alumni award in 2007, and also serves as the head coach of the Caribou Middle School Nordic ski team.
He and his wife, Melissa, reside in Caribou with their three children, Sydney, Landon, and Reed.
