About Us
OUR HISTORY + VALUES
Building authentic
relationships since 1886.
Being both a throwback and an innovator wasn’t part of some big strategic plan. It’s something that’s always been part of us.
It all began in a one-room office out of Western Massachusetts: a handful of agents doing business on a handshake to help their neighbors protect the ones they love.
Today’s Charter Oak is an industry powerhouse with a national footprint, but we haven’t gotten here through innovation alone. We believe our growth was made possible by realizing that connecting to our past—to the days when people looked out for one another—is just as important as breaking the mold.
We build authentic relationships that redefine possible. We strive to be the very best at delivering a first-in-class experience, driving success through our
people, platform, and process. We stand out for the depth and range of our experience; our scale—both in size, infrastructure + support; and the strength
and quality of our advisor network.
Advisor Obsessed
Going above and beyond, with
unreasonable hospitality
All-In
Showing up with commitment, curiosity, and collaborative spirit— eager to contribute and relentless about results.
Advisor Obsessed
Going above and beyond, with
unreasonable hospitality
Advisor Obsessed
Going above and beyond, with
unreasonable hospitality
LEADERSHIP WITH IMPACT
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Charter Oak’s leadership team is a collection of unique abilities and backgrounds joining forces to shape our culture and guide our growth. Above all, we are stewards of our guiding principles—advisor-obsessed, genuine + authentic, all-in, and resilient and responsive—as we support our advisors and their clients.
FIRMWIDE LEADERSHIP
BRENDAN NAUGHTON
Managing Partner
BRAD SOMMA
JEFF BOTTARO
CLU®, ChFC®, Chief Sales Officer
DEBORAH ROJAS
Chief Integration Officer
ALISON DERHAM
Chief Experience Officer/Chief of Staff
ERIK WHEELOCK
Chief Financial Officer
NOREEN COLMER
Chief Operating Officer
JOANNA LEARY
Head of Brand + Creative Strategy
MICHAEL SPARKS
Head of Field Leadership + Development
FRANK STELLATO
Head of Finance
BRUCE MOORE
Head of Platform
BRYAN GREENLEAF
Head of Financial Planning
KATE ELLIS
Director of New Business
RON LEVANTINI
Director of Compliance
BRETT COURTMANCHE
Director of Compliance
LOCAL LEADERSHIP
RANDY CHOW
Senior Managing Director
JACK YVON
Senior Managing Director
ANDY CHEN
Managing Director
ANA CHEN
Managing Director
JUNNIE CHEN-CHUN
Managing Director
NA GAO
Managing Director
CRISTINA NICOLAY
District Manager
Impactful leadership,
innovative delivery
Strong leadership is nothing without the right people and infrastructure. Each of our core functions is supported by thoughtfully assembled teams of talents and specialties, multiplying our impact and creating a fully immersive experience for our advisors.
THE CHARTER OAK FUND
Our philanthropic philosophy
The Charter Oak Fund is the charitable extension of our mission to “redefine possible.” Established in 2009, the fund represents the best of our communities and citizens, disbursing nearly a half -million dollars in donor-guided funds to to grassroots initiatives and locally represented national nonprofits.
*Pictured are recipients who have received grants in the last two calendar years.
