Melissa Paione

Relationship Manager, Retirement Advisor

As a Relationship Manager on the Employer Financial Services (EFS) team, Melissa is passionate about creating a positive customer service experience for every client and contributing meaningfully to the success of her team.

Before joining Lebel & Harriman, Melissa worked in personal finance as an Operations Associate and Director of Client Services at a retirement planning firm in Auburn, Maine. Her experience of managing client relationships and service delivery translates seamlessly to the retirement plan space, where she continues to offer thoughtful, client-focused support. She holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses, along with life and health insurance licenses.

Melissa is a native of Auburn, Maine and a 2016 graduate of Bates College. She later pursued advanced studies, earning master’s degrees in education from Boston University and in sport management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending quality time with family and friends and staying active. She has coached competitive swimming in the past and continues to share her passion for the sport by volunteering at the youth and high school levels in her community.