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Of Dedicated Professionals


Charter Oak Professional Staff

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Cindi Carbino

Director of Administration and Finance

Cindi Carbino

Director of Administration and Finance

Cindi joined Charter Oak Capital Management in August 2024. As Director of Administration and Finance, Cindi oversees the firm’s finance and accounting, human resources, facilities, and information technology functions. As a member of the firm’s leadership team, she ensures that these critical areas operate efficiently and are strategically aligned with the company’s objectives, while fostering a collaborative environment that enhances overall performance.

With extensive controllership experience in the financial sector, Cindi brings a proven track record of developing productive teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering results at leading firms such as JP Morgan, Royal Bank of Scotland, and AIG. Cindi holds a B.S. in Accounting and is also an ICF-certified coach with expertise in leadership development and executive coaching to further enhance organizational effectiveness.

Originally from Connecticut, Cindi spent most of her career in the greater NYC region, with vacation time in Ogunquit, ME. She now resides in Portsmouth, NH and embraces life in the Seacoast area.
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Susan Ross-Wentworth

Technology Manager

Sue Ross-Wentworth

Technology Manager


Sue has overseen Charter Oak Capital Management's various software systems since October 2001. She works with all members of the Charter Oak Team to ensure that COCM's financial advisors have the most accurate and pertinent information to create the best experience possible for our clients.

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Cathy Towle

Client Service Manager

Cathy Towle

Client Service Manager


Cathy joined Charter Oak Capital Management in July 2010. Cathy previously worked in banking management and served as a commercial account development manager with Ford Motor Credit Company.

As Client Service Manager, Cathy works closely with the service team. She is responsible for handling all necessary documentation to establish new client relationships, providing service to existing clients and supporting the firm’s advisors.

Cathy is a former board member of the Dover Soccer Association and enjoys watching her children in their many school sporting events. She lives in Dover, NH with her husband, Jon, their children, Joe and Lindsay, and their beloved rescue dog, Bama.

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Marny Swindell

Senior Client Service Associate

Marny Swindell

Senior Client Service Associate


Marny joined Charter Oak Capital Management in the Spring of 2011, bringing experience in client service administration at regional banks, independent brokers and investment advisory firms.

As a Senior Client Service Manager, Marny is responsible for handling client service related matters, providing service to new and existing clients and supporting the firm’s advisors. Widely known for her dedicated and sincere approach to helping clients, Marny is an excellent resource to the firm and for any client looking for help.

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Christine Cote

Office Manager

Christine Cote

Reception and Office Manager


Christine joined Charter Oak Capital Management in Summer 2003 and is responsible for the administrative management of firm’s three offices.

Widely known for her good nature and charm, Christine is the first and very best person to help connect clients with resources at the firm. She is the primary person who schedules initial appointments, portfolio reviews and telephone calls for clients.

Christine is a native of Maine and has two adult children, Ashley and Alissa. She lives in Sanford, Maine with her husband, Jack.

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Bee Jay Gallant

Database Manager

Bee Jay Gallant

Database Manager


Bee Jay joined Charter Oak in 2012.  Her main role is keeper of the firm's digital records and management of its imaging database, but her many talents are widespread and she may be found in a variety of capacities whenever the need arises. She is a fully integrated member of the Charter Oak team, creating a sense of trust, value and accountability.

Bee Jay has over 50 years of office administration experience, having worked for many prominent business and law firms in the New Hampshire seacoast community. Bee Jay lives in Portsmouth, NH and is a rabid New England Patriots fan.


Retirement dream

I'm having way too much fun to retire.

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Taylor Auty

Administrative Associate

Taylor Auty

Administrative Associate


Taylor joined Charter Oak as an Administrative Associate in November of 2020. She previously spent seven years working in hotel sales and operations, where she was known for elevating guest experience with thoughtful details and exceptionally warm customer service.  She is a New England native who returned to the seacoast area of New Hampshire after attending college in San Francisco, California. In her free time she enjoys reading contemporary fiction, baking elaborate pies, and hunting for vinyl records and vintage furniture. She lives in Stratham, NH with her cats Rabbit and Possum.

RETIREMENT DREAM

I would love to live somewhere quiet and have a small farm where I could garden, craft, bake, and keep chickens, goats and horses. 

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Julie Whitehouse

Support Specialist

Julie Whitehouse

Support Specialist


Julie joined Charter Oak Capital Management as Support Specialist in July of 2023. 

Julie has many dedicated years of experience working in insurance, start-ups, and retail cultures for companies such as Liberty Mutual Insurance, MURAL, and Staples, Inc. Using her project management, strategic planning, and communications background, Julie is responsible for supporting the firm’s Client and Advisor needs, compliance program and operational initiatives. She mainly works out of the Portsmouth, New Hampshire office.

Originally from Canada, Julie was raised in New Hampshire and received her Bachelor of Science from Boston University.  Julie resides in New Castle, New Hampshire with her husband Mark, two daughters, Stella and Lydia, and their yellow Labrador, Lola.  She supports her children’s passions for theater, cooking, swimming, softball, basketball, and all things ocean related.