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22 Worcester Business Journal | August 25, 2025 | wbjournal.com 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y Molly Brown, 34 Partner & financial planner ClearPath Financial Partners, in Northborough Residence: Northborough Birthplace: Worcester Colleges: Quinsigamond Community College, Southern New Hampshire University Molly Brown exemplifies the drive and integrity that define Worcester's next generation of business leaders. As co-founder of ClearPath Financial Partners in 2021, she has helped grow the independent firm to $200+ million in assets under man- agement while establishing herself as one of the few local, independent female certified financial planners under 40. Her recent achievement of the accredited estate planner desig- nation – earned while grieving her father's loss – demon- strates remarkable resilience and commitment to serving families. As a board member of Girls Inc. of Worcester, she champions opportunities for young women while serving as a mentor to young female CFP candidates and through Quinsigamond Community College's mentoring program. What sets Brown apart is her unique combination of intensity and empathy: a fast-moving engine with a heart in the driver's seat, as she says. This approach has earned client praise for her clear communication and meticulous follow-up. Would you choose to be the oldest sibling, middle sib- ling, youngest sibling, or an only child? Youngest: prime spot for getting spoiled, claiming the last piece of cake, and mastering "I'm just the baby!" for maximum sympathy. Best restaurant in Central Mass.? I'm totally hometown-bi- ased, but Casta Diva in Northborough: gorgeous water views, super friendly, top-notch cocktails, and the freshest pasta. Best vacation you took? Island hopping in Greece: soak- ing up the Mediterranean sun, savoring fresh olives, and sipping local wine. Simple, perfect. Paul DiLeo, 36 Owner & operator DiLeo Gas, Churchill James, DiLeo Properties & American Flatbread, in Worcester Residence: Hopkinton Birthplace: Massachusetts College: Roger Williams University Paul DiLeo has grown his family's propane business into a regional powerhouse while expanding into multiple industries across Central Mass. Since taking over DiLeo Gas with his brother Harry in 2015, he has grown the company from 800 customers to 13,000+ customers and from five to 45 employees. His strategic expansion includes purchasing and developing propane storage locations in Stur- bridge and Thompson, Connecticut, with a fourth location planned for Orange. His commitment to fair pricing and transparent business practices has helped countless customers escape restrictive contracts with larger competitors. His entrepreneurial vision encompasses real estate development and hospitality through Churchill James LLC, his partnership with his brother Harry and Thomas Keane. Together they have opened American Flatbread locations in Brighton and Worcester, bringing can- dlepin bowling back to the city where it was founded. What actor would play you in a movie? Mark Wahlberg, a Mass. native with grit, hustle, and entrepreneurial spirit, who built success across industries through determination, hard work, and never forgetting his roots. Who helped you the most in your professional journey? My brother Harry, my business partner; my father, Paul Sr., who started our propane company; and my grandfather, Harry Churchill, who taught and guided my dad from the beginning. What people would you most like to meet in the next 40 years? My grandchildren PHOTO | MATT WRIGHT American Flatbread Worcester