Name: Sharon Alleman Title: Financial Adviser Company: Smith Barney Location: 433 South Main St., Ste. 100, W. Hartford, CT 06110 Birthplace and year: Exeter, N.H., 1962 Family: Husband, Skip; children: Jordanna and Jackson College: University of Conn., bachelor of General Studies; Series Seven 66; insurance, life & health First job outside of finance: Ad rep for The Commercial Record First job in finance or allied field: Agency manager, Chicago Title Insurance What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I help my clients achieve financial security and independence, both personally and professionally. Hobbies: Kayaking, hiking, singing in choir, ice skating Favorite book: "Undaunted Courage" by Stephen Ambrose Favorite movie: "The Big Chill" Person you admire most (outside of family): Eleanor Roosevelt Key to success: Strong work ethic If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Entering politics