Michelle is an Administrative Assistant and Client Service Associate at NorthStar Wealth Partners, where she supports Founding Partner Robert Laraia and his clients. With a sharp eye for detail and a strong focus on compliance, she manages and processes account-related activities, to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service. Michelle also plays a key role in developing and refining internal procedures and is a valued resource for advisors across the firm on best practices and operations.

Michelle joined NorthStar in 2018 and has brought more than 25 years of client relations and service experience to the team. Her background includes seven years as a legal secretary to the Deputy General Counsel at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) and a long-standing career in client service and management roles for LPL Financial independent advisors. She brings professionalism, warmth, and a steady hand with everything she does, qualities that shine through both in her work and the relationships she builds.

Outside the office, Michelle is a proud mom of three, a veteran spouse and veteran mom, and a very loving “Nana” to four wonderful grandchildren. She has two small, spirited Bichon Frise at home and enjoys quiet moments with a crochet project in hand. Her dedication to family and her thoughtful nature, carry through in the way she supports clients and colleagues alike.