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Sentinel Way Award

At Sentinel Group, our Values and Behaviors are more than just words – they're a way of life. Each quarter we recognize an individual who has exemplified our foundational five: Integrity, Excellence, Empowerment, Expertise & Innovation.

Check out our 2025 award winners here!

Janelle Anderson – Q1 Award Winner

Janelle was nominated for embodying the Sentinel Way, through respecting others and their opinions, demanding the best for her clients through her meeting materials, raising new ideas, and being the “go-to” on her team for random questions, “…going out of her way to solve your issue in an unselfish way”.

I’m a competitive adult figure skater and Learn to Skate coach.

I love working at Sentinel not only because of the meaningful work we do, but also because of the people and culture that make it such a great place to be. As a Retirement Plan Advisor, it’s rewarding to be part of an organization that values supporting clients and helping them plan for the future. The environment is collaborative, flexible, and genuinely supportive; it’s the kind of place where you can build strong relationships, continue learning, and do work that really matters!

Wakefield, MA (Hybrid)

Impact Team Player Award

This quarterly award is presented to an individual or a team who have had a significant impact on Sentinel and/or our clients.

Sean Fox – Q1 Award Winner

Sean was recognized for creating “small human moments…in a calendar full of deliverables”. Sean pivoted while traveling out of state to visit clients, making himself available despite extenuating circumstances. As the nominators stated, Sean “…showed up as a human being first and a consultant second…being present, and making people feel cared for”.

I am the Assistant Coach at Saugus High School for the Varsity Boy’s Lacrosse team; we are currently on a 5-game win streak and looking to have a playoff win for the first time in program history! Something I look forward to every year is going to an Eagles game with my younger brother; it has been a tradition of ours over the last few years. GO BIRDS!!

Regardless of the team or department, everyone at Sentinel has a way of making you feel genuinely welcomed from day one. That kind of culture makes it easy to look forward to coming to work each day. What I am most grateful for is the lasting friendships I’ve been able to build - with colleagues, managers, and leaders alike. That’s something I do not take for granted!

Wakefield, MA (Hybrid)

John A. Carnevale Leadership Award

Presented to one individual who has had a significant impact on Sentinel over the year and demonstrates exemplary performance, is driven, dedicated, and upholds our values.

Ryan Ransford – John A. Carnevale Leadership Award Winner 2025

Ryan earned the annual John A. Carnevale Excellence & Leadership Award for his positive impact on his clients and his colleagues. He was recognized for his sales techniques, deep industry knowledge and work ethic. Internally, he was also commended for being a mentor to his team, a leader, and a role model. As his nominator said, “‘That’s not my job’ is simply not in his vocabulary. His integrity, client first mindset, and dedication to his colleagues exemplify the spirit of this award”.

I grew up with the game of golf, spending my youth traveling around New England to compete in junior tournaments starting at age 12. The game was a big part of my time with my dad and brothers, and now I have the privilege of passing it on to my son, Henry.

What I have liked most about working at Sentinel is the ability to work with so many different types of organizations that are all different and trying to craft a benefits plan that works best for them and their employes. Learning the history of organizations, how and why they were started, and the challenges they faced along the way really helps provide prospective on how we can best support their mission as a business partner.

Personally, the people at Sentinel have made it a great place to grow and develop in my career. That wouldn’t have been possible without the experts that we have on staff that are willing to spend time with you to share their experience and knowledge. It is a great place to consistently learn and provides endless opportunity to continue to develop personally and professionally.

Wakefield, MA (Hybrid)