Brian Bernatchez, of Waterville, is the founder and managing principal of Golden Pond Wealth Management. A graduate of Thomas College, he has been a financial adviser since 1989 and a Certified Financial Planner since 1996. Bernatchez specializes in retirement planning and comprehensive wealth management for families and individuals and investment/endowment management services for many of central Maine’s nonprofit institutions. He currently serves on the Thomas College board of trustees and is vice-president of the Founders Club at the Alfond Youth Center.