About Us

Rocco began his career as a Life Insurance Advisor with Confederation Life in 1983 and was later appointed to a Sales Manager role in 1987, where he remained until the end of 1992.

On January 1, 1993; Rocco joined forced with his wife, Charlene, and incorporated Faiella Financial Group. They have since grown to be one of the largest Independent Advisor Firms operating mostly throughout Northern Ontario however also with clients across Canada providing quality Insurance and Investment products and solutions to their clients. Together they strive to provide exceptional customer service to their clients.

Rocco is licensed to offer both Mutual Fund and Insurance solutions to his clients and seeks out high quality products to meet the unique needs of his clients. While still passionate about the life insurance business, his primary focus is Investment & Retirement Planning with clients.

Rocco and Charlene have two daughters, Ryan & Whitney. Ryan has recently re-joined the team as an Advisor and is working closely with Rocco on succession planning while Whitney is completing her Cardiology Residency in Halifax. They also have two dogs, Chester and Bailey, who you may see while visiting the office. Rocco and Charlene are also new grandparents.

They have been strong supporters of Youth Sports over the years and continue to support several charities within the Sudbury area. They strongly believe that we all have a social responsibility to the betterment of the communities in which we all live and have selected charities that align represents their interests.

Along with the rest of our Team, we are committed to each of our client’s financial needs and success in the years to come.

Charlene is a Partner of Faiella Financial Group and oversees the day-to-day administrative operations of the business. She has worked closely with Rocco since 1993 to help build the practice into one of the largest Independent Advisor Firms operating throughout Northern Ontario. Together, Rocco & Charlene strive to provide exceptional customer service to their clients.

Charlene is a Licensed Assistant for both Insurance and Mutual Funds. She graduated from Laurentian University in 2017 with an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Economics and the following year completed her MBA through Hult International Business School in in London, England. Charlene also a Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS) designation. Charlene’s passionate about learning and continues to pursue part-time studies & research at Laurentian University.

Rocco and Charlene have two daughters, Ryan & Whitney. Ryan has recently re-joined the Faiella Financial Group Team as an Advisor and is working closely with Rocco on succession planning while Whitney is completing her Cardiology Residency at Dalhousie University in Halifax. They have two dogs, Chester and Bailey, who you may see while visiting the office. Rocco and Charlene are also proud grandparents.

They have been strong supporters of Youth Sports over the years and continue to support several charities within the Sudbury area. They strongly believe that we all have a social responsibility to the betterment of the communities in which we all live and have selected charities that align represents their interests.

Ryan “grew up” and worked in the Family Practice while attending Marymount Academy and later Laurentian University, where she graduated in 2012 with an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages.

Ryan went on to obtain a Masters of International Business (MIB) from Hult International Business School in Boston, MA the following year.

Ryan joined the Insurance Sales Team at Manulife in Kitchener-Waterloo following her postgraduate studies and spent six years developing expertise and acquiring Insurance Industry knowledge through her various wholesaling roles. While there, Ryan obtained her Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS) designation, graduated from Manulife’s Wholesaler Development Program and was also a recipient of Manulife’s Emerald Award, which recognizes top performing wholesalers at the company.

Ryan and her husband, Matt, chose to relocate to Sudbury in January 2020 when Ryan rejoined the Faiella Financial Group Team in her new role as an Advisor. She continues to work closely with Rocco servicing our Insurance and Investments clients with plans for future succession.

Ryan and Matt are new parents and have a dog named Sophie. In their spare time, they enjoy travel and spending time with family and friends.

Chantal works closely with Rocco to provide administrative and customer services to his clients. Her # 1 priority remains giving clients the best customer service experience.

Chantal started her career in the Mutual Fund Industry in 1997 as an administrative assistant with Sudbury Mutual Planning (MM) and later joined the Faiella Financial Group Team in September 2010, through the acquisition of her prior employer.

Chantal has both her Mutual Fund (IFIC) and Life Insurance (LLQP) Licenses and obtained her Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS) Designation in May 2017.

Chantal resides in the Sudbury area with her husband, Johnny. She is an active Member of the Valley National Eight-Ball Association (VNEA) and enjoys catching up with her Teammates for a friendly game of 8-Ball. She also manages New Crown Music Pool Leagues with her husband.

In her time off, Chantal enjoys travelling to warmer climates & reading Mystery Novels.