Our Story
Our story

Genesis Financial Group is proud to carry on their legacy by providing retirement income planning and wealth management resources you can depend on.  

Concierge-level Client Experience

We strive to help decrease the fear and anxiety associated with financial planning. We have a genuine interest in helping you build your portfolio, and we love how that process intersects with helping you work toward your goals and dreams. We’re also here to partner with you during life’s changes and obstacles so you can face them with financial clarity and confidence. 

As a Multigenerational Practice,

Our values 

  

Sincerity 

Selflessness 

Dependability 

Quality 

Education 

Pam Miscia
Pam MisciaWealth AdvisorChFC®, CLTC®

Pam has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Her career began in investment management and analysis. She later began working alongside her father in his practice, where she built a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise. Pam also gained valuable industry experience before founding Genesis Financial Group. She values her partnership with Thrivent and is deeply committed to fostering meaningful relationships with her clients.

Pam specializes

  • Wealth management,
  • Dedicated Planning Services
  • Pre-retiree income planning,
  • Income distribution strategies throughout retirement,
  • Legacy planning through investment management and strategic estate planning solutions.

Pam and her husband, Jeremy, have two children. She is actively involved in her community; she currently serves on the board for Berlin Youth Football and Cheerleading, in addition to actively supporting the arts and theater community within the area.

Mark Manning
Mark ManningAssociateFIC

Mark has been helping clients plan for retirement and protect their families since he started working for Thrivent in 1996. He enjoys helping people find answers to their financial questions and providing ongoing service as his clients’ lives evolve. Mark has an extensive background in insurance planning, extended care, and financial services. He believes that to effectively manage your liabilities, you must first discover their full financial picture.

Mark lives in Newtown, Connecticut, with his wife, Cindy. They have two sons, Ryan and Peyton, and two beautiful grandchildren. He loves golfing, biking, hiking, walking and spending time with family on the beaches of Nags Head, North Carolina, each summer. 

Joe Miscia
Joe MisciaAssociate Wealth Advisor

Joe has worked for Thrivent in many roles since he began his practice in 1984. Currently, he supports Genesis Financial Group by providing investment research and consulting for our managed account business and practice operations.  

Joe has been married to his wife, Linda, for over 50 years, and together they have three children and four grandchildren. Joe splits his time between Connecticut and Florida and is an avid golfer. He also enjoys walking, playing cards with friends and spending time with his grandchildren. 

Jeremy Carlson
Jeremy CarlsonDirector of Operations

Jeremy comes to Genesis Financial with a background that includes 25 years of diverse business operations and corporate engineering, and sales consulting. He is an avid volunteer in our community, where he coaches football and lacrosse. He is actively working toward becoming fully licensed and is here to answer any questions and make your experience memorable. As a father of two children and married for almost 20 years, I know that Jeremy can relate to you on a personal level.

Joseph Manzi
Joseph ManziAssociate Financial Advisor

Joe is a Berlin, Connecticut, native, born and raised in the community he's proud to call home. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and economics, and shortly after earned his Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses, as well as his Connecticut Life & Health insurance licenses. For approximately two years, Joe has been a valued member of the Genesis Financial Group team, partnering closely with Pam to deliver thoughtful, personalized financial planning for clients. He is passionate about providing meaningful financial guidance rooted in genuine care for clients and their families.

Joe focuses on helping clients with

  • Retirement income planning
  • Insurance planning and risk protection
  • Investment and asset allocation analysis
  • Planning for charitable and legacy goals.

Outside the office, Joe enjoys spending time with his close friends and family. Whether it's out on the golf course, dirt-biking or snowmobiling during the New England winters, he's happiest when surrounded by the people he cares about most.

Caleb Turner
Caleb TurnerAssistant Client Service Administrator

Caleb Turner is currently pursuing a degree in Finance as a business major at a Connecticut State College. As an Assistant Client Service Administrator at Genesis Financial Group, Caleb is eager to apply his strong academic foundation and deliver exceptional customer service with a personal touch. Known for his positive energy and reliability, he is committed to supporting clients with professionalism, responsiveness, and care.

Outside of work and school, Caleb enjoys staying active—whether it’s playing sports, hiking, fishing, exercising, or exploring new places through travel. His enthusiasm and dedication make him a valuable asset to the team and a trusted support for clients.

Olivia Carlson
Olivia CarlsonAssistant Marketing Specialist

Olivia serves as an Assistant Marketing Specialist at Genesis Financial Group, where she combines her creative talents with a passion for client service. Actively involved in the nonprofit theater community, Olivia brings energy, empathy, and collaboration to everything she does—both on and off the stage.

She takes great pride in promoting the fraternal benefits of the organization and finds genuine fulfillment in helping clients feel informed, supported, and valued. Olivia’s unique blend of marketing expertise and community-minded spirit makes her a dynamic contributor to the team.

Joseph Manzi
Joseph ManziAssociate Financial Advisor
Joe Miscia
Joe MisciaFinancial ConsultantLUTCF®, FIC
Berlin Location
953 Farmington Ave
Berlin, CT 06037
Phone860-828-8890HoursM – F: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. if needed Appointment Only outside normal business hours

Ready to connect?

We'd love to answer any questions you may have and start learning about your goals. We can meet however you're most comfortable—phone, virtual or in person.

Or call us directly: 860-828-8890

Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.

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* as of December 31, 2024

** Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

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Designations
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