Meet The Team

At Salem Five, we want you to be well positioned for retirement. Our experts have a passion for what they do and make it a point to work with you individually to develop the right solutions. Retirement Specialists are here to help customers create and execute a financial plan offering their expertise and experience along the way.

Salem Five AVP, Retirement Services Manager, Gregory Andrews
Gregory Andrews
AVP, Retirement Services Manager
  
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Suzanne Cooper
Senior Retirement Specialist
  

Greg Andrews

Retirement Services Manager

Greg has over a decade of financial services experience working with customers for both their short-term and long-term goals. He is driven by a compassion for customers with complicated financial situations and is rewarded when he’s able to counsel them and make life easier. He is well versed in Tax Law and Internal Revenue Code, Investment products and personal finance management. He is committed to helping the community and is actively involved in the Tewksbury Community Food Pantry and the MSPCA. On a personal note, he enjoys a variety of activities – from home cooking/baking, mixology, gardening and even finds doing dishes and laundry therapeutic! Greg is married with a young son that he enjoys reading to. Greg would love to discover your interests and ensure you can spend as much time doing them in your retirement.

 

Suzanne Cooper

Senior Retirement Specialist

Suzanne has 25+ years of experience in retail banking. She has enjoyed being a branch manager – a tenure at an area community bank and then here at Salem Five in our Vinnin Square, Swampscott branch -- and has received employee awards for excellence. She is committed to financial literacy initiatives and has worked with Salem State University in this capacity. She joined the Retirement Services team in 2014 and continues to provide top-notch retirement planning service to her clients. She is experienced as a personal banker and is skilled in accounting and records management. Outside of work, Suzanne enjoys quilting and crafting, cooking, cycling and fundraising for the Leukemia Society and spending time with her grand kids. And, Suzanne is always eager to help new clients plan for their retirement.


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