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Administrative Team

Leigh C. Pilgrim

Leigh C. Pilgrim

Leigh is the Operations Manager on the trust administration team, having joined the firm in October, 2012. Personal She attended Goodwin College and enjoys cooking, baking, reading, walking and yoga in her spare time. Leigh’s customer service skills are appreciated by her clients who often send thank you cards to Leigh for the help she’s …

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Annette K. King

Annette King

Annette K. King joined the NHA team in April 2022. She has over 25 years’ experience is staffing, recruiting and human resources. Annette comes with extensive experience in recruiting for small to large companies and worked for one of the largest staffing firms in the country for over 13 years.  Annette is member of Society …

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Gustavo A. Rua

Gus Rua

Gustavo joined the firm in May, 2024 as our IT Specialist. As a dedicated Systems Administrator, Gustavo brings two decades of experience in managing and optimizing IT infrastructure to support the smooth operation of businesses. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for problem-solving, Gustavo specializes in ensuring the firm’s reliability, security, and …

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Yanette Dominguez

Yanette Dominguez

Yanette joined the firm in July 2022 after working for several months as a temp employee. She is a very enthusiastic and experienced administrative assistant with training in a wide range of office administration tasks. Yanette (pronounced “Jeanette”) works well under pressure and collaborates with our team for the benefit of our clients. She has a successful record of fielding phone calls, providing information to …

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Ashley Lebedeva-Lopez

Ashley Lebedeva-Lopez

Ashley joined the firm in June 2026 as a Customer Service Specialist. Ashley is currently a senior at Central Connecticut State University, where she is pursuing her degree while preparing for the next step in her professional journey. She has a passion for working with people and enjoys building meaningful connections while helping others. Outside of …

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