Our Team
Vernon L. Gibson
Managing Director, Investments | Branch Manager
With over 30 years of wealth management experience, Vernon understands there is no one-size-fits-all approach when working with clients. He will assess your needs, risk tolerance, time horizon, and expectations before developing an individualized financial plan that supports your goals. Vernon prioritizes fundamental and technical analysis when developing a financial plan for clients.
Vernon holds a bachelor's degree from Eastern Nazarene College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Bridgewater State University. Before joining the financial services industry, he spent 15 years as an educator. The experience helps him communicate complex financial terminology and concepts in a way that is easy to understand so clients are more comfortable with their financial plans. Outside of the office, Vernon enjoys music and spent many years coaching men’s and women’s AAU basketball with Bay State Magic.
Kelly A. Lawrence
Senior Vice President, Investments
Kelly has worked in the wealth management industry for 25 years, spending the last 12 years as a financial advisor. She learns about a client’s current financial situation and long-term goals before she makes personalized recommendations that prioritize high-quality investments. Like Vernon, Kelly takes the time to make sure her clients understand and are comfortable with their financial plans. She specializes in managed money accounts using stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and Unit Investment Trusts. She also helps clients with variable or fixed annuities and term life insurance. In 2023, Kelly was recognized as one of the 200 Fastest Growing Advisors in AdvisorHub’s annual rankings.
Kelly graduated from Bridgewater State University with honors. She serves as the chairperson of the B. Riley Women’s Network, a community of women working together to facilitate connections, foster friendships, provide mentorship, recruit and hire women, and create business development opportunities for members and the company. Kelly lives in Norwell with her husband, Dave, where she enjoys reading, gardening, spending time on her boat, and walking her dogs, Winnie and Bernie.
Vincent Sbano
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Vincent Sbano is a Sr. Wealth Advisor with over 30 years of experience. He recently joined Gibson Financial Group and is excited to share his experience in Investment Management and client services with the team. Before his brokerage career, Vincent spent more than 20 years in the Seafood industry holding various managerial, officer and majority stockholder positions.
Vincent graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1973. He is a past member of the Maine Chapter of the National Kidney Foundation, former Treasurer of the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the U.S. Lacrosse Foundation, and former Northeast Regional Vice President of the National Fisheries Institute. Vincent recently moved to Rhode Island with his wife of 49 years, Sheila, to be nearer to their six grandchildren. While his residence has changed, Vincent remains available and in touch with clients.
David MacDonald
Assistant Branch Manager
David MacDonald is the Assistant Branch Manager for B. Riley Wealth's Boston office. In addition to his role with branch operations, David supports the Gibson Financial team concentrating on client services and operations.