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Independence Financial Advisors hires D’Italia as an investment advisor

Luca D’Italia, Independence Financial Advisors Luca D’Italia, Independence Financial Advisors

Franklin, NH According to Michael Ventura, president & CEO, of Independence Financial Advisors, Luca D’Italia joined the firm as an investment advisor.

Prior to joining IFA, D’Italia was an investment consultant with TD Ameritrade in Manchester. He also held similar positions with Waddell & Reed, TD Bank and Morgan Stanley.

“I am pleased to welcome Luca to our growing team of wealth management advisors,” said Ventura. “He brings six years of experience in assisting clients with their financial planning and will be a tremendous asset to our team.”

D’Italia graduated from Keene State College in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. In addition, he completed Certified Financial Planner courses in accredited asset management and certified retirement planning through the College of Financial Planning.

D’Italia resides in Alton Bay, N.H.

Independence Financial Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Savings Bank, offers investment, insurance and financial planning services from offices in Franklin, Bedford and Rochester, New Hampshire.

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