Get to know our team

Linda Chin has over 35 years of experience working for registered investment advisors. Prior to joining FDC in 2002, she was the Chief Financial Officer for Woodstock Corporation. Ms. Chin has extensive expertise in accounting and administration and works closely with managers administering a variety of high-net-worth client portfolios. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Boston University.

Priscilla Ferreira brings to the firm over 30 years of experience in various corporate settings including Cumberland Farms, Shaw’s/Star Market, Petco, and CVS. Priscilla has attended Bay State Academy, Becker College, and Bridgewater State College. She is active in the New England region Network of Executive Women and has held leadership roles on their Board of Directors.

Patricia Higgins joined the firm as a Client Service Advisor in 2014. She works closely with managers and families, assisting in trust administration. Before joining FDC, she was the administrative assistant to the headmaster of a private school. Prior to that, she worked in the Compliance Department at Scudder Kemper Investments in Boston. Ms. Higgins received a BA in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She is a graduate of Curry College’s Paralegal Certificate Program.

Erica Jonasson joined the firm as a Client Service Advisor in 2024, bringing over seven years of experience in financial services. She specializes in working with high-net-worth clients and their families, providing comprehensive support in trust administration. Prior to her role at FDC, Ms. Jonasson served as a Wealth Advisor at a local registered investment advisory firm, where she collaborated closely with clients on all aspects of their financial lives. A summa cum laude graduate of Bridgewater State University, Ms. Jonasson also holds a certificate as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, earned through the Bryant University Financial Planning Program in 2021.

Shaylah Kelly joined the firm in 2023 as an Operations Analyst. She is involved in improving internal processes, executing various system-related projects, as well as contributing to the firm’s compliance program. Prior to joining Foster Dykema Cabot, Ms. Kelly held roles in both Client Service and Operations at Trillium Asset Management. Previously, Ms. Kelly worked at BNY Mellon, supporting clients in the Family Office Group. While at BNY Mellon, she was selected to participate in the Wealth Management Mentorship Program. Ms. Kelly earned her BSBA in Finance from Elon University, graduating Cum Laude. As a student, she held internships at Prio Wealth, Granahan Investment Management, and Colrain Capital.

Brenna LaPierre joined the firm in 2023 as a Client Service Advisor, bringing eight years of experience in financial planning, client service administration and investment operations. She works closely with high-net worth clients and their families, assisting with all matters relating to trust administration.

Prior to joining FDC, Ms. LaPierre was as an associate advisor at O’Brien Wealth Partners, working closely with clients on all aspects of their financial lives. Ms. Lapierre received a BS in Accounting and Finance from D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. She is also a graduate of the Boston University Financial Planning Program, earning her certificate as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.

Heather Richardson joined the firm as office manager and receptionist in 2022. She brings to the firm over five years of experience in various marketing and administrative roles. Ms. Richardson is responsible for providing administrative support to the firm and facilitating client requests. She is a graduate of Massasoit Community College.

Patricia Stanton has over 40 years of trust administration experience. Prior to joining FDC in 2004, she worked in the Private Wealth Management Group of Bank of America for 24 years. Her expertise includes complex trust, estate and charitable trust administration. Ms. Stanton received a BS from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is a graduate of the Trust Program of the New England School of Banking. She is also a graduate of the Cannon Financial Institute Trust School Program, earning her certificate as a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor.

Sharon Trefry brings 30 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience to the firm. Prior to joining FDC, she was a staff accountant at Navitance and managed bookkeeping and controller functions for a variety of for-profit, nonprofit, and high-net-worth clients. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, with a major in accounting, from Salem State University.