Business Spotlight

Get to know your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Lucille Germain...

 

Please tell us about yourself personally and professionally?

My name is Lucille Germain and I am passionate about helping people meet their goals. Often times we have internal and external barriers that keep us from chasing after the vision that lives in our hearts and minds and I make it my mission in life to support and champion people in barreling through those barriers so they can make their dreams a reality. I am your local financial advisor: I work right on Main Street in Palmer at the Edward Jones office and I am here and ready to serve!

Can you share some details about your journey and how that connects with you today?

I used to live out my passion as a Director of Schools but when my school lost its funding and we had to close our doors mid-year, God opened a new door where I could do almost the same work but in a different way. As a financial advisor, I support people with retirement planning, wealth management, budgeting, individual investments, and more. Big emphasis on the more: planning for your future isn’t just about how much is in the bank: it truly is about releasing “unbeliefs” in order to make what may seem impossible possible. With my background in education, I am able to educate and empower them around their greater financial picture, creating action-sized tangible steps to help them meet their goals.

What drives you to be better each day?

Any time I am able to help someone shake the fear they have around money and take back control of their lives makes me realize more and more how necessary my work is. And if I am being honest, any time I can help a woman or a traditionally marginalized individual conquer their “money beast” through education and fun conversations that really do alleviate their anxiety pushes me to work harder and longer because my work matters and it’s important. Moments like those drive me.

What do you want people to know about your business that they might not know already?

Come see me! I do not deal in guarantees or promises but one thing I can guarantee is you won’t leave a conversation with me without learning something new: it could be about the markets, investments, or most importantly yourself but you will discover something.

Why the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce?

As I mentioned, one of my favorite things about my job is discovering my proverbial backyard. There are so many amazing businesses ran by so many amazing people in the Quaboag area and being a member of the chamber has presented me the opportunity to discover even more. In addition, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Quaboag EmpowHer, a collection of amazing, powerful women who have filled my cup immensely and I look forward to working more and learning more from each and every one of them.