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www.HartfordBusiness.com December 12, 2016 • Hartford Business Journal 25 2016 Best Of Business Awards Credit Union American Eagle Financial Credit Union 417 Main St., East Hartford www.americaneagle.org Top Executive: Dean Marchessault, president & CEO American Eagle FCU has been helping members for over 80 years and is current- ly the largest community credit union in Connecticut. Financial Planning Services Retirement Visions LLC 433 South Main St. #110, West Hartford www.allset2retire.com Top Executive: Jay L. Gershman, founder While other advisors have focused solely on investments, we have focused on comprehen- sive planning and helping clients live fulfilled lives. As advisors to retirement plans, we bring the same passion for planning to employees to help them understand where they are now and motivate them to be "all set to retire." Private Wealth Management Fiduciary Investment Advisors 100 Northfield Dr., Windsor www.fiallc.com Top Executive: Mark Wetzel, president FIA provides objective investment consul- tation and co-fiduciary services. At all times, we act with integrity, honesty, humility and respect. Our centralized office, fosters a culture of collaboration, which is the corner- stone of our approach. This approach helps to optimize investment outcomes, reduce costs, and provide critical process documentation to establish "the fiduciary trail." Honorable mention: Connecticut Wealth Management LLC HEALTH CARE Dental Practice Dental Associates of Farmington 291 Farmington Ave., Farmington www.dasmile.com Top Executive: Dr. Thomas Mensi Dental Associates is unique. The practice values its patient relationships, and makes it a priority to deliver the gentle, compas- sionate care that its patients deserve. It is a practice that can comfortably cater to all dental needs in one location. The result is comfortable, convenient dentistry of the highest quality. Hospital/Medical Center Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour St., Hartford www.hartfordhospital.org Top Executive: Dr. Stuart Markowitz, president Hartford Hospital, founded in 1854, is one of the largest teaching hospitals and tertiary care centers in New England with perhaps the region's busiest surgery practice, and has been training physicians for more than 160 years. At Hartford Hospital, our patients are connected to more specialists, advanced technologies and innovative procedures. Honorable mention: St. Francis Hospital Oncology Practice Connecticut Children's — Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders 282 Washington St., Hartford www.connecticutchildrens.org Top Executive: James E. Shmerling, president & CEO Connecticut Children's Center for Can- cer and Blood Disorders encompasses a multi-disciplinary team of expert physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and support staff who specialize in pediatric hematology and oncology care. The center is paving the way for new, state-of-the-art treatments, providing patients access to life-saving clinical trials. Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Practice Orthopedic Associates of Hartford 85 Seymour St., Hartford www.oahct.com Top Executive: Timothy Taylor, CEO Orthopedic Associates of Hartford PC was established in 1970. Our physicians spe- cialize in orthopedic surgery, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and inju- ries of the bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments in adults and children. LEGAL Law Firm Brown, Paindiris & Scott 2252 Main St., Glastonbury www.bpslawyers.com Top Executive: Nicolas Paindiris, managing partner Our firm's team of attorneys brings a depth of skill and experience that allows us to offer our clients truly comprehensive and zealous representation. We are committed to helping our clients protect their interests in all situations, from personal injury to crimi- nal defense and business law to divorce. Business Law Firm Updike, Kelly & Spellacy 100 Pearl St., 17th Floor, Hartford www.uks.com Top Executive: John F. Wolter, managing partner Updike, Kelly & Spellacy PC is a major Connecticut law firm with offices in Hartford, New Haven, East Haven, Middletown and Storrs. Our comprehensive legal and public affairs services place us at the center of law, business and politics in Connecticut. Labor & Employment Law Firm Shipman & Goodwin One Constitution Plaza, Hartford www.shipmangoodwin.com Top Executive: Alan E. Lieberman, managing partner Shipman & Goodwin has served employers' legal needs even before the passage of the National Labor Relations Act. From an initial focus on labor relations and collective bargaining, we have evolved into providing a full range of labor and employ- ment services including preventive coun- seling, alternative dispute resolution and employment litigation. Litigation Firm Weinstein & Wisser PC 29 South Main St., Ste. 207, West Hartford www.weinsteinandwisser.com Top Executives: Richard Weinstein, Kerry Wisser, Principal Partners Weinstein & Wisser PC is a boutique liti- gation firm with more than 45 years experi- ence practicing law that maintains a strong reputation in the legal community. As a result of the firm's extensive trial and appellate experience and successes in state and fed- eral courts, much of their work results from referrals from other attorneys. REAL ESTATE Commercial Developer Simon Konover 342 N. Main St., Ste. 200, West Hartford www.simonkonover.com Top Executive: James Wakim, president & CEO The Simon Konover Co. is a fully inte- grated real estate organization nationally recognized as one of the premier real estate entities operating throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States. Established more than 50 years ago, The Simon Konover Company excels in real estate development, property acquisition, asset management, property management, construction, leas- ing and ownership. Commercial Interior Design Firm The S/L/A/M Collaborative 80 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury www.slamcoll.com Top Executive: Robert F. Pulito, AIA SLAM's architecture reaches beyond bricks, mortar, glass and steel to influence how people interact and change in the places we plan, design and build. We are organized to harness the power of diverse experts collabo- rating in novel ways to create buildings and environments that rock our clients' worlds. Commercial Landscape Company E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting 240 Commerce St., Glastonbury www.eaquinn.com Top Executive: Ed Quinn, president & founder E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting is the premier provider of landscaping services in the state of Connecticut. Founded in 1984, E.A. Quinn's team of designers, master gar- deners, stonemasons and licensed installers has the experience and knowhow to take on a wide variety of residential and commercial landscaping projects. Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Berkshire Hathaway New England — Commercial Group 860 No. Main St. Ext., Wallingford www.bhhsneproperties.com Top Executive: Candace Adams, CEO & president P H O T O | H A R T F O R D H O S P I T A L An overhead view of the Hartford Hospital campus. P H O T O | F I A Employees of Fiduciary Investment Advisors gather during the firm's annual community service day.