Michelle Contois
MBA, Associate Financial Planner
Michelle Contois, MBA, Series 65, is a dedicated financial planning professional inspired by the connection between personal aspirations and practical financial strategies. With four years of experience working alongside a seasoned financial advisor serving over 400 clients, Michelle has developed a deep expertise in guiding individuals through the complexities of their financial journeys. Her focus aligns clients’ financial goals with their life’s purpose, providing support that is as thoughtful as it is strategic.
Before entering the financial planning profession, Michelle spent ten years working in banking and financial services. Most recently, she served as a personal banker for cannabis businesses in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, where she developed a reputation for exceptional client service and meticulous follow-through. Her earlier experience in customer service and operations helped solidify her commitment to delivering results while building meaningful client relationships.
Colman Knight’s approach to financial planning blends technical expertise with an empathetic understanding of each client’s unique circumstances. Michelle embraces the truth that integral wealth planning is not just about numbers but about empowering people to enjoy lives of purpose and fulfillment, feeling confident in their financial foundation.
From Massachusetts, Michelle earned her bachelor’s degree in commerce and business administration with a major in marketing and a minor in English from the University of Alabama, where she sought both academic challenge and a warmer climate. Her love for New England and its four seasons coaxed her back home, where she earned her MBA with distinction from the New York Institute of Technology, focusing on accounting.
Now residing in Gardner with her husband (Jim), dog (Ryder) and cat (Lexi), Michelle balances her professional career with personal passions like staying active in mind, body spirit, playing the piano, hiking and reading.
Favorite current quote:
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” Nido Qubein