Who We AreAbout Us
What We BelieveBuilt On Relationships,
Rooted In Vermont
We believe that financial planning should feel like a conversation with someone who genuinely cares about you — not a presentation from someone trying to sell you something. We treat every client the way we would want to be treated: with honesty, respect, patience, and a commitment to their long-term wellbeing.
We believe in the Golden Rule. It sounds simple, but in an industry that has often prioritized products over people, it’s quite radical. Every recommendation we make, every plan we build, every conversation we have is grounded in that principle.
We believe that good planning isn’t about being the smartest person in the room — it’s about asking the right questions and listening carefully to the answers. Your life is unique. Your plan should be too.
And we believe in Vermont. In the people who build lives and businesses here, who raise their families here, who stay because they love it here. We are proud to be rooted in this community and to serve the people who make it what it is.
Our Mission
To serve as a trusted financial guide for every client — helping them understand where they are, where they’re going, and the clearest route to get there. With integrity, genuine care, and a fiduciary commitment to your best interest, we are honored to be a landmark on your financial journey.
Landmark Financial Services • Vergennes, Vermont • Navigating Your Financial Journey
Meet The TeamThe People Behind Your Plan
Michael Castillo, CFP®, CLU
Senior Financial Advisor
Michael Donnelly, LUTCF
Financial Advisor
Aaron Gaines, CFP®, CSLP®
Financial Advisor
Karina Tarte
Financial Advisor
Judy Hayes
Office Manager
Tracee Toof
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Lyra
Office Companion