CTAMB Board Members
Christopher AniskovichCTAMB President
Security Financial Mortgage Corp., LLC – Owner/broker
24 years of mortgage banking experience. Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Merrimack College in North Andover, MA in 1987. Upon graduating immediately entered the mortgage banking industry as a loan officer for a local bank. Have worked in both retail and wholesale operations over the last 24 years and held a mortgage brokers license in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and currently Connecticut. In June of 2007 formed Security Financial Mortgage in Branford, CT
Contact Info: caniskovich@sfmtg.net(860) 227-9257
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Cara Britton
CTAMB Vice President
CTAMB Vice President
Co-Owner of CT Liberty Mortgage, LLC
Cara Britton graduated University of Connecticut with a bachelor of science in Marketing. Starting her career at Madison Square Garden, CT, she managed various aspects of the sports and entertainment industry for the Hartford Civic Center and Rentschler Field. There she gained significant experience in Customer Relations, Marketing and Public Relations. The knowledge she acquired has enabled her to excel in the mortgage industry as a co-owner of CT Liberty in Farmington. Cara’s excellent reputation, attention to detail and superior customer service sets her apart from the rest. CT Liberty Mortgage proudly serves CT and NY.
Contact Info: cbritton@firstlibertymtg.com (860) 606-0099 x706
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Kenneth CampbellCTAMB Treasurer
Westport Mortgage LLC, Loan Originator
Kenneth Campbell is a mortgage loan originator with Westport Mortgage LLC. He has been with Westport since 2007. Prior to that, he was with Home Funding Group, LLC in Tarrytown, NY and with Kendrew Group, Ltd., a promotion and advertising agency in New Canaan, CT. Mr. Campbell holds a BA degree from Alfred University, Alfred, NY and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, AZ. He is an elected official in New Canaan, CT serving as a Councilman. He lives in New Canaan with his wife of 33 years and their two sons.
Contact Info: kennethcampbell@westportmortgage.com (203) 221-8242 cell(203) 912-0615
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John SauroCTAMB Director
President of North Atlantic Mortgage Corp.
John has more than 20 years in the mortgage banking industry. He is a recognized expert on Financial Markets and is an international On Air TV & Radio Commentator with regular appearances on CNBC, Bloomberg & Fox. John serves on the Government Affairs Committee for NAMB –The Association of Mortgage Professionals.
Contact Info: John@NorthAtlanticMortgage.com (203) 329-8430
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Melissa M. HayesCTAMB Director
Co-Owner, CT Liberty Mortgage, LLC
Melissa graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance. She founded CT Liberty Mortgage upon the core values of “Done with Integrity. Done Right.” and holds her company accountable to the highest level of service. CT Liberty Mortgage, located in Farmington, CT, serves both CT and NY customers. As a result of the significant changes taking place in the mortgage industry Melissa decided to support CTAMB’s organizational needs and increase membership by taking on the role of Director.
Contact Info: mhayes@firstlibertymtg.com (860) 606-0099 x705
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Kelly L. McGuinnessCTAMB, Director
President and founder of United Mortgage Finance Group, Inc
Kelly McGuinness is the President and founder of United Mortgage Finance Group, Inc.; a full service residential and commercial mortgage brokerage company since 1987. Kelly founded the company on the fundamental principal that “hard work, honesty and integrity are the foundation of serving homeowners needs”. Those principals have stood the test of time. Kelly is a national speaker in the mortgage industry; served on the editorial board of Mortgage Originator Magazine and has published numerous articles in trade publications. She remains committed today to the industry and the homeowners and homebuyers of Connecticut.
Contact Info: kmcguinness@united-mortgage.com 800-242-1032
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Wendy Bernard, EsqCTAMB Association Counsel
The Bernard Law Group
Over 17 years banking/mortgage experience; 9 Years in Legal Practitioner. Credentials: Mortgage Compliance Attorney whose practice includes assisting mortgage brokers and bankers in the development and maintenance of Federal and State compliance programs; including NMLS licensing and deficiency resolution, state examination preparation and response, policy implementation and due diligence, advice and representation in the event of sanctions, fines or State or Federal Administrative actions.
Contact Info: wendy@bernardlawgrp.com, 203-805-452
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Gilbert Ginsburg
CTAMB Director
CTAMB Director
President of Avistar Capital Group, LLC
Contact Info: gilg@avistarmortgage.com 203-679-0732 x11
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Don Romanski
CTAMB Director
CTAMB Director
Regional Account Executive at Kinecta
Contact Info: dromanski@kinecta.org 203-558-5550
Mortgage Originators