Leadership Team

Experienced, deliberate investment managers.

Orange Investment Advisors is composed of more than 20 investment and operational professionals. Each member of our team is guided by the same philosophy:
Deliberate investing. Intentional value.

Melissa J. Mineau

VP/Relationship Manager & Operations Supervisor

Background Information

Melissa has been with Orange Investment Advisors since May 2000, distinguishing her as having been with the firm the longest of any member of the team. As Orange Investment Advisors has expanded, so have her roles. As a VP & Relationship Manager, Melissa is a direct point of contact and a key resource for our clients addressing a variety of their needs.  In addition, she oversees the Operations Department providing superior customer service, including outreach to new and current clients. Melissa’s Paralegal Certification qualifies her to work with clients in helping them understand their estate planning needs.

Melissa has worked closely with Orange Investment Advisors’ clients for many years.

“What I love about Orange Investment Advisors is that the client always comes first. That’s why clients stay with us and recommend family and friends.”

Melissa is the driving force behind Orange Investment Advisors’ mentoring program for high school students. She’s involved in the process of selecting a student who is interested in finance for the fall and summer internship programs offered at Orange Investment Advisors.  In, 2016 she established an internship program working with Alumni from the San Miguel Academy in Newburgh.

Melissa resides in Orange County with her husband Robert.

Education & Training

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

  • Bachelor of Science in Business-2004, Cum Laude

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

  • Paralegal Certification-May 2001
Business Experience

Orange Investment Advisors

  • Vice President & Relationship Manager/Operations Supervisor – 12/2015-Present
  • Vice President & Senior Client Service Administrator/Operations Supervisor – 11/2014-12/2015
  • AVP & Sr. Client Service Administrator/Operations Supervisor – 5/2009-11/2014
  • Senior Client Service Administrator – 4/2006 – 5/2009
  • Investment Administrator – 5/2000 -5/2006
  • Bank of New York, Human Resource Department Administrator – 8/1998-5/2000
Notable Memberships
  • Advisory Member of San Miguel Academy Alumni Internship Program, 2016 – Present
  • Advisory Board Member of Middletown Academy of Finance & Academy of Information Technology, 2011 – 2016
  • AOF and AoIT Internship Provider & Mentor, 7/2000 – 2016
  • Member of Orange Investment Advisors’ Investment Policy Committee
  • Background Information

    Melissa has been with Orange Investment Advisors since May 2000, distinguishing her as having been with the firm the longest of any member of the team. As Orange Investment Advisors has expanded, so have her roles. As a VP & Relationship Manager, Melissa is a direct point of contact and a key resource for our clients addressing a variety of their needs.  In addition, she oversees the Operations Department providing superior customer service, including outreach to new and current clients. Melissa’s Paralegal Certification qualifies her to work with clients in helping them understand their estate planning needs.

    Melissa has worked closely with Orange Investment Advisors’ clients for many years.

    “What I love about Orange Investment Advisors is that the client always comes first. That’s why clients stay with us and recommend family and friends.”

    Melissa is the driving force behind Orange Investment Advisors’ mentoring program for high school students. She’s involved in the process of selecting a student who is interested in finance for the fall and summer internship programs offered at Orange Investment Advisors.  In, 2016 she established an internship program working with Alumni from the San Miguel Academy in Newburgh.

    Melissa resides in Orange County with her husband Robert.

  • Education & Training

    Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

    • Bachelor of Science in Business-2004, Cum Laude

    Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

    • Paralegal Certification-May 2001
  • Business Experience

    Orange Investment Advisors

    • Vice President & Relationship Manager/Operations Supervisor – 12/2015-Present
    • Vice President & Senior Client Service Administrator/Operations Supervisor – 11/2014-12/2015
    • AVP & Sr. Client Service Administrator/Operations Supervisor – 5/2009-11/2014
    • Senior Client Service Administrator – 4/2006 – 5/2009
    • Investment Administrator – 5/2000 -5/2006
    • Bank of New York, Human Resource Department Administrator – 8/1998-5/2000
  • Notable Memberships
    • Advisory Member of San Miguel Academy Alumni Internship Program, 2016 – Present
    • Advisory Board Member of Middletown Academy of Finance & Academy of Information Technology, 2011 – 2016
    • AOF and AoIT Internship Provider & Mentor, 7/2000 – 2016
    • Member of Orange Investment Advisors’ Investment Policy Committee