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Our Mission Statement
About Message
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Asset Management
- Corporate Cash Management
- Corporate Pension FundsFootnote1
- Corporate Retirement PlansFootnote2
- Defined Contribution PlansFootnote3
- Endowments and FoundationsFootnote4
- Executive Financial ServicesFootnote5
- Financial PlanningFootnote6
- Retirement PlanningFootnote7
- Wealth ManagementFootnote8
Our Team's Awards
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
Chris Dubie and Julie Braun 2025
Source: Forbes (Awarded Jan 2025) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 3/31/23-3/31/24
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors
Chris Dubie 2018-2024
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
NAPA Top Women Advisors
Julie Braun 2015-2023
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 NAPA's Top Women Advisors
Source: Source: napa-net.org (Awarded 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) Data compiled by NAPA during the period from Aug of the year prior to the award – Aug of the year the award was given.
NAPA Top DC Advisory Teams
Chris Dubie and Julie Braun 2019-2024
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 NAPA's Top DC Advisor Teams
Source: Source: napa-net.org (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) Data compiled by NAPA based on self-reported assets under advisement as of Dec 31 of the year prior to year the award was given.
Financial Times Top 401 Advisors
Chris Dubie 2015-2020
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisors
Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods:
Awarded 2020; data 12/31/16 - 12/31/19
Awarded 2019; data 12/31/15 - 12/31/18
Awarded 2018; data 12/31/15 - 12/31/17
Awarded 2017; data 12/31/14 - 12/31/16
Awarded 2016; data 12/31/13 - 12/31/15
Awarded 2015; data 9/30/13 -9/30/14
NAPA's Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 (Aces)
Julie Braun 2021
2021 NAPA's Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 (Aces) (previously referred to as NAPA's Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 (Young Guns))
Source: Source: napa-net.org (Awarded 2021) Data compiled by NAPA from Aug of the year prior to the award – Aug of the year the award was given.
NAPA's Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 (Young Guns)
Julie Braun 2015-2020
2015-2020 NAPA's Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 (Young Guns)
Source: Source: napa-net.org (Awarded 2015 - 2020) Data compiled by NAPA from Aug of the year prior to the award – Aug of the year the award was given.
Awarded 2020; data 08/2019 – 08/2020
Awarded 2019; data 08/2018 – 08/2019
Awarded 2018; data 08/2017 – 08/2018
Awarded 2017; data 08/2016 – 08/2017
Awarded 2016; data 08/2015 – 08/2016
Awarded 2015; data 08/2014 – 08/2015
Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by State
Chris Dubie (Vermont) 2024
2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2024). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
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Meet The Dubie Group
About Julie Braun
Julie's roles include client reviews, benchmarking studies, and helping plans mitigate their fiduciary responsibility. Julie is most passionate about educating retirement plan participants and financial wellness/literacy for all.
Julie has contributed to both Napa Net and Plan Advisor magazines on retirement plans. Julie has spoken at various industry conferences and has also been honored by the National Association of Plan Advisors as a 2021 Top Women Advisor and an Ace in 2020 (top advisors under the age of 40).
Julie lives in South Burlington Vermont with her husband, two kids, and yorkie named Steve. As a heart attack survivor, she has volunteered with the American Heart association including co-chairing the Go Red for Women event for three years. She is a dual citizen of Poland and speaks Polish. Julie loves cooking, wine, travel and reading.
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 NAPA's Top Women Advisors
Source: Source: napa-net.org (Awarded 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) Data compiled by NAPA during the period from Aug of the year prior to the award – Aug of the year the award was given.
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 NAPA's Top DC Advisor Teams
Source: Source: napa-net.org (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) Data compiled by NAPA based on self-reported assets under advisement as of Dec 31 of the year prior to year the award was given.
2021 NAPA's Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 (Aces) (previously referred to as NAPA's Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 (Young Guns))
Source: Source: napa-net.org (Awarded 2021) Data compiled by NAPA from Aug of the year prior to the award – Aug of the year the award was given.
2015-2020 NAPA's Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40 (Young Guns)
Source: Source: napa-net.org (Awarded 2015 - 2020) Data compiled by NAPA from Aug of the year prior to the award – Aug of the year the award was given.
Awarded 2020; data 08/2019 – 08/2020
Awarded 2019; data 08/2018 – 08/2019
Awarded 2018; data 08/2017 – 08/2018
Awarded 2017; data 08/2016 – 08/2017
Awarded 2016; data 08/2015 – 08/2016
Awarded 2015; data 08/2014 – 08/2015
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About Christopher Dubie
As a noteworthy leader in the retirement plan space, Chris has spoken at various industry conferences. Chris was named to Forbes Magazine’s list of America’s Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2018-2024 and named to the Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisors in 2015-2020.
Chris lives in South Burlington, VT with his wife Sara and their dog, Marley. Chris has recently taken up sport shooting, enjoys biking, travel and food & wine. One of his favorite places to go is South Carolina.
Securities Agent: DE, AZ, MD, MA, IL, MI, NC, SC, PA, TX, VA, WI, VI, OR, CO, GA, FL, IN, CA, ME, VT, TN, OH, NY, NJ, NH, MN, ID, CT, AL; BM/Supervisor; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
NMLS#: 176126
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 NAPA's Top DC Advisor Teams
Source: Source: napa-net.org (Awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) Data compiled by NAPA based on self-reported assets under advisement as of Dec 31 of the year prior to year the award was given.
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisors
Source: ft.com. Data compiled by the Financial Times based the following time periods:
Awarded 2020; data 12/31/16 - 12/31/19
Awarded 2019; data 12/31/15 - 12/31/18
Awarded 2018; data 12/31/15 - 12/31/17
Awarded 2017; data 12/31/14 - 12/31/16
Awarded 2016; data 12/31/13 - 12/31/15
Awarded 2015; data 9/30/13 -9/30/14
2024 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State (formerly referred to as Barron's Top 1,000 Financial Advisors: State-by-State)
Source: Barrons.com (Awarded 2024). Data compiled by Barron's based on 12-month period concluding in Sept of the year prior to the issuance of the award.
NMLS#: 176126
About Katie Bensel
Katie is focused on helping individuals reach their retirement and financial goals through education and financial wellness. Katie received her master’s degree in psychology from Villanova University and is passionate about harnessing the power of behavioral finance to help individuals establish strong saving and investing habits to achieve their financial goals. With her background in psychology, Katie understands how emotions can impact important financial and investment decisions throughout our life and how to approach investing while managing those emotions.
Katie lives in Essex, VT with her husband Brandon and their two cats, Whisper and Elbert. Katie takes an active role in her community through her membership and volunteer efforts with the Junior League of Champlain Valley. In her spare time, she enjoys running, reading, and learning about wine.

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