John Caserta, MSFS, ChFC
Managing Director
John began his career in financial services in 2001 as a risk analyst for the international property group at Marsh & McLennan. As an analyst, John was responsible for working directly with international financial institutions to develop risk management programs. His knowledge and research of complex financial instruments and market data led him to authored and published numerous articles for financial publications explaining these difficult concepts. He developed a passion for educating the public about complex financial trends and their impact on individual investors. He frequently gives presentations to individuals and business owners educating them on such topics as employee benefits, business continuity, and retirement planning.
In 2005, John began a financial services practice to help individuals and businesses owners evaluate and manage their own financial decisions. Caserta & de Jongh, LLC is based on the premise that with our knowledge and our client's vision for the future, innovative and creative financial solutions can be designed and implemented to help achieve financial success. As a graduate of Yale University, John remains dedicated to his alma mater by speaking and presenting to both undergraduate and graduate students about making intelligent financial decisions. John is involved in a number of civic organizations throughout Connecticut including the North Haven Rotary Club and The Yale Club of New Haven.
John is fluent in Italian and is actively involved in the Italian-American community. John is also an accomplished musician. He began playing trumpet at the age of 10, and has since gone on to play with orchestras, concert bands, marching bands and jazz ensembles through the United States and abroad including Europe and Africa.
John's licenses and designations include ChFC, Series 7, 66, Life and Health, and he is an Investment Adviser Representative of Hornor, Townsend and Kent, LLC., (HTK).Investment Advisory Services including fee-based planning are exclusively offered through HTK. John has his Master of Science in Financial Service (MSFS) from The American College.
Nathalie Edeen
Associate Advisor
Nathalie is a graduate of Southern CT State University, with a BA in Business Management. She began her career in insurance with Liberty Mutual in 2014 and joined the team of Caserta & de Jongh, LLC in 2015. She currently holds her license for Property & Casualty and Life Insurance and her Investment License. Nathalie is a Meriden native where she lives with her husband. In addition Nathalie speaks fluent Polish and has deep roots in the Polish community.
Nathalie is a Registered Representative of Hornor, Townsend, & Kent, LLC.
Amy Crookshank
Financial Advisor
Amy Crookshank is a financial advisor who works with our current clients to help them stay on track to reach their financial goals. Amy understands firsthand how important a strong financial plan is to families. She believes in holistic financial planning while keeping the client’s goals top of mind.
Amy has been in the financial services industry since 2015 and has found a passion with working with growing families. She has in depth knowledge on college planning and women owned businesses.
She is very committed to her New Milford, CT community where she is involved in several nonprofit organizations.
Amy is a Registered Representative with HTK.
Bob de Jongh
Retired Founding Partner
Bob de Jongh started his financial services career in 1973 with Penn Mutual Life following a four year tour with the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Bob was one of the original founders of Caserta & de Jongh, LLC and has since retired but is still a sounding board for the organization.
Bob has been married to his wife, Donna, for over 45 years and has 3 children; Jennifer, Stacie and Kate and two grandchildren, Mason and Kaylee.
Holly Calandra
Director of Operations
Holly graduated from Briarwood College with a degree in Early Childhood Education in 1993. She began her career in 1997 with The Hartford Life Insurance Company, working her way from a Service Specialist to Team Leader. During her time at The Hartford, she received recognition for her outstanding customer service, attention to detail, and financial accuracy from the prestigious DALBAR corporation. She joined Robert de Jongh at NEi Financial in 2004, and continues to be the driving force behind the constant high level of service that we provide to our clients here at Caserta & de Jongh, LLC.
Holly is Series 6 Licensed and a Registered Representative of HTK
Jennifer Setaro
Administrative Assistant
Jen is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She worked as an Elementary School teacher for several years before joining our team to fulfill the many administrative tasks required to ensure secure record keeping and scheduling here at Caserta & de Jongh, LLC.
