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Jillian Breck Lic. RE Salesperson
Jillian Breck | Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) | Howard Hanna
Jillian Breck is a top-producing real estate agent with Howard Hanna, specializing in Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties. As a Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN), Jillian is known for her expert negotiation skills, strategic insight, and dedication to delivering exceptional client experiences.
With a strong background in banking, financial management, and retirement services, Jillian brings a unique and highly valuable perspective to real estate. She holds an MBA in Financial Management and Estate Law from SUNY Albany and maintains licenses in FINRA (Series 6 & 63) and Life and Accident Insurance. Her financial career began at Bank of America, where she served as AVP of Premier Banking and Investment Services, managing over $500 million in client assets. She went on to hold leadership roles at Milliman and Ayco (a Goldman Sachs company), including Director of Retirement Services.
In 2020, Jillian transitioned into real estate, quickly establishing herself as a standout performer. During her time at Coldwell Banker Prime Properties, she closed and pended nearly 200 transactions within four years. Her impressive achievements include being the top buyer’s agent, receiving the Coldwell Banker National International President’s Circle Award, the Platinum Pinnacle Award of Excellence, and ranking among the top agents for buyer-side sales and commission income.
Now with Howard Hanna as of 2025, Jillian continues to exceed expectations with her client-first approach, data-driven strategy, and relentless work ethic. She is also an active leader in the local real estate community, serving as Co-Chair of Membership and Events for the Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR).
Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, Jillian is a trusted advisor who brings professionalism, deep market knowledge, and unwavering commitment to achieving your real estate goals.
I am a SUNY Albany graduate with an MBA in Financial Management and Estate Law. I have experience in real estate, consulting, management, marketing, sales, compliance, budgeting, banking, consumer lending, wealth management, investment services, and qualified retirement plans.
I started my career in banking at Bank of America. I held a variety of titles from 2001 - 2008 including teller, customer service, investment representative, Branch Manager and AVP of Premier Banking and Investment Services. In the most senior role, I was responsible for working with the Bank's high net worth clients to provide deposit, credit and investment solutions. I managed 300 individual relationships with 500M in assets under management.
From 2008-2013 I worked at Milliman as a Retirement Plan Communication and Education Consultant. I conducted retirement Plan education meetings (DB & DC) both on a group and individual basis to help Plan participants understand the importance of their company sponsored retirement plans. I was always interested in being a consultant so I pursued several designations through the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (CPC, QKA, QPFC, QPA). I am also FINRA licensed (series 6 & 63) and have my Life and Accidental insurance license in NY.
From 2013 - 2018 I worked for Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company, as a Relationship Manager designing Financial Wellness solutions for Fortune 100 and 500 companies. We helped our clients promote, educate and maximize the value of all of their company sponsored Benefit Plans. During that time I also pursued the Project Management Professional designation.
In 2019 and the 1st quarter of 2020, as the Director of Retirement Services, I ran the Third Party Administration practice for my firm for over 100 Defined Contribution clients. I personally designed and set up new plans, ran contribution calculations, performed nondiscrimination testing and submitted the required IRS and DOL filings
while managing staff members. Unfortunately, in April of 2020, my position was eliminated due to company downsizing because of COVID.
while managing staff members. Unfortunately, in April of 2020, my position was eliminated due to company downsizing because of COVID.
Covid opened my eyes to finally pursue a career in real estate. With a passion for helping others achieve their goals, I decided to become an agent and it was the best decision I ever made. My job is simple, connect a buyer and a seller and make dreams come true.