Our People

Harvest Capital LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC is a registered broker dealer based in Wethersfield, Connecticut.  Formed in 1993 with Ralph Giansanti as the Chief Executive Officer, the firm actively began accepting new principals in 1997.  Michael E.Callaghan joined the firm in 1997 and serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  Marci Negro joined the firm in 2005 and serves as Chief Compliance Officer. Thomas "TJ" Dillon joined the firm in 2003 and serves as the Operations Manager. Originally focusing on the Northeast, Harvest Capital LLC continues to expand nationwide.

 

Ralph Giansanti

During the seven years of professional baseball with the Atlanta Braves organization and the Italian League, as well as two more years as a scout, Ralph displayed the competitive spirit and diligence that has made him a success in the financial service industry.  Ralph, has over 23 years experience and has been a top producer with several different companies in varius product lines.  Ralph is a board certified annuity specialist having received this designation from The Institute of Finance in California. He also completed a financial planning course at  the Boston University Center for Professional Education.  As a producing representative, Ralph generously shares his knowledge and insights with existing and prospective clients, and Registered Representatives - he says "It's the part of my job I love the best".

 

Michael E. Callaghan 

Having been a nationally certified martial arts instructor, Michael is keenly aware of the dedication and integrity that are so crucial when dealing with important issues concerning client and their representatives.  A graduate of Harvard University, Michael is able to deal intelligently with the delicate balance and flexibility that must exist between compliance and sales, and between Registered Representatives and their clients.

 

Marci Negro

Brings a wealth of experience to Harvest Capital LLC.  She is past president of a bank broker/dealer and Registered Investment Advisor and was a successful registered representative. She understands the complex compliance and sales issues of today.  Her primary goal is to ensure that clients are protected against unsuitable investments while helping representatives find investments that are suitable.  

Thomas "TJ" Dillon

A graduate of Central Connecticut State University majoring in Finance, he started with Harvest Capital since 2003 as an intern and worked his way up his current position. TJ was in the Marine Corps for over 7 years as an Intelligence Specialist. He finished his contract in 2006 and received an Honerable Discharge as a Sergeant. He still works closely with many of the Marines in his former unit.  TJ feels that the Marines are responsible for teaching him the discipline and focus that he uses today in dealing with employees, representatives and clients.