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Melissa Patenaude

Senior Associate

Houston

Client Advisory

Biography

Melissa is a Senior Associate in the Houston office and a member of the Client Service team. She brings more than 10 years of experience in financial services and 25 years in client service.

Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Melissa was a Senior Client Services Associate with The Mather Group.

In her spare time, Melissa enjoys many hobbies including gardening, reading, puzzles and travel.

Education

  • B.S. in Business Administration, Minor in Marketing from Lyndon State College in Vermont

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