Who We Are

Eric Tashlein, CFP® is the managing member and principal of Connecticut Capital Management Group. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ and enjoys helping investors manage, organize and simplify their financial affairs. Eric is an active member of the financial planning community and has served as President of the New Haven Council Board of the Financial Planning Association of Connecticut. Eric frequently speaks about investment, retirement and tax reduction strategies to retirees and pension/401k plan participants who are nearing retirement at local corporations and meeting facilities throughout the area. In addition, he is a contributing author of a financial planning book titled “Giving” and is a financial columnist in the New Haven Register. Eric has written articles on various financial topics and has been quotes by the news media, including Money Magazine and Financial Advisor Magazine. In addition, you may have been his guest appearance on News Channel 12’s On the Money show hosted by Becky Surran, discussing “How to Find a Financial Planner”. Eric and his family are lifelong area residents. Eric is active in many different charities and organizations, including Milford Rotary and the New Haven Manufacturing Society.
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Brian Parke serves as Client Investor Advisor and Manager of Operations. Brian joined Connecticut Capital Management Group in 2007 and holds a degree in economics from Quinnipiac University. Brian is registered as an investment advisor representative and is a licensed insurance agent. In addition to providing superior client support, he manages process improvement as the firm’s Operations Manager. Brian is a member of the Financial Planning Association and is currently studying to receive his CFP® certification. In addition to his professional pursuits, Brian is an avid photographer.
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Karen Ferraro serves as the Director of Client Relations and the Office Manager. She is a licensed Health and Life Insurance Representative. She has over 15 years of professional experience in financial services. Her responsibilities include enrichment of the overall client experience, management of special projects and maintenance of the office account receivables and payables. Karen and her husband have two children.
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Diane Potkay Lenskold serves as the Director of Marketing. She joined the firm after taking some time off when her and her husband welcomed their first child. Diane is charged with leading the efforts to engage prospective clients, expand ongoing client appreciation events and educational seminars, and developing new client relationships. Previously, Diane worked as Director of Marketing for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. She holds a BA from Yale University and is a licensed Health and Life Insurance Representative. (203) 877-1520 ext 104
 
Circle of Professionals. Connecticut Capital Management Group strives for comprehensive planning and asset management for our clients by working in conjunction with our clients’ various advisors and integrating our roles in the best interests of our clients. Additionally, we have developed a network of highly skilled professionals who share our high standards for client services and dedication to excellence. Together, with this extended team we are able to respond to the specific needs of our clients throughout their personal and professional lives. For more information regarding our network of professionals, please call the office. These professionals include: Elder Care Attorneys, Estate Planning Attorneys, Certified Public Accounts, Realtors, Property and Casualty Insurance Agents, Payroll Service Companies, Employee Relations Services, and more.
 
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