Worcester Business Journal

18 Worcester Business Journal | August 19, 2024 | wbjournal.com The smiley face mural "Have a Rice Day" painted by artist OG Slick, in Worcester 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y Chan is bold in business. At G9, she once purchased the sub- stantial book of business of a retiring financial advisor whom she hadn't known prior to the acquisition. But her audaciousness has paid off. Since joining G9 in June 2020, Chan has grown her per- sonal practice by 500%, playing a key role in G9 more than tripling its revenue since bringing her on board. She has acted as the lead advisor in one of the firm's merger acquisition practices after working with an advisor who had spent seven years searching for the right fit for her clients. Chan's efforts resulted in a second merger and acquisition of which she negotiated and closed. Chan has served on the board of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, and in 2023, was named one of the organi- zation's 4 under 40 awardees. In her community, Chan mentors new advisors entering the field, sponsors little league teams, and during the COVID pandemic, she provided lunches for nurses and doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. – M.K.M. For an entire year, would you rather give up access to your cell phone or to your favorite food? My favorite food Go-to restaurant for a business lunch? The Sole Proprietor in Worcester What person from pop culture would be most successful in your job? Reese Witherspoon's business savvy and charismatic leadership would make her an exceptional financial advisor, inspiring trust and confi- dence in her clients. Who's career would you most like to emulate? Sara Blakely's innova- tion, resilience, and ability to build Spanx into a global brand with a positive culture make her a business leader I'd love to emulate. Class of 2024 Elisa Chan, 39 Financial advisor G9 Financial, in Millbury Residence: Shrewsbury Birthplace: Brazil College: Framingham State University As most recent college graduates are looking to find entry-level jobs, Hally decided to start his own company. He partnered with Justin Matsen to co-found Munq, a Worces- ter-based creative agency providing brand strategy, videography, and web develop- ment services. Since starting Munq during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hally has created an impressive brand, rapidly increasing revenue and clients and ultimately becoming a familiar face in Worcester. Hally has been hired by his alma mater, Clark University in Worcester, to assist with the production of enrollment video assets. In the entrepreneurship department at Clark and the various boards he serves on, he is the youngest member and professor. He enjoys mentoring high school and college students as they begin their entrepreneurial journeys and has vol- unteered at nonprofits EforAll and Start Up Worcester. He dedicates time to serving on the Quinsigamond Community College Foundation and The Guild of Saint Agnes Board of Directors in Worcester. – S.B. If you had a talk show, who would be your first guests? Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley Most underrated part about working in Central Mass.? The people in this county really care. What person from pop culture would be most successful in your job? Shrek Class of 2024 Timothy Hally, 28 Co-founder at Munq, in Worcester Adjunct professor Clark University, in Worcester Residence: Shrewsbury Birthplace: Shrewsbury College: Clark University PHOTO | MATT WRIGHT

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