Meet the Team

John.Creteau@ceterawealth.com

John helps individuals plan and invest responsibly, and he has been in the financial services industry since 1992. After graduating from Southern N.H. University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, he embarked on a lifelong financial career in retirement and estate planning — to help others plan with purpose. 

As an Investment Adviser Representative with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, John works closely with individuals and families of all age groups, and he takes a genuine interest in helping others work towards their retirement and personal goals.  

John holds  Registered Financial Planner and Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor designations, is certified in Long-Term Care and is a Life Underwriters Training Counsel and Fellowship Member.

For many years, John has been active on numerous committees and non-profits within the Rochester community. John is a lifelong resident of Rochester. He spends his personal time with his three children Rick, Leah and Robert.

Richard.Hackett@ceterawealth.com

Richard has been in the financial services industry since 1995. Taking time to listen, applying experienced knowledge and looking at all your financial needs and goals with complete objectivity is Richard's priority. He’ll ask you the hard questions that will help you make tough, yet critical decisions best suited to your needs. In doing so, he’ll show you how beneficial it can be to address your financial needs and goals together.

Richard graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics in Durham, NH.

Richard is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds a Chartered Life Underwriter designation, (CLU®). Professionals with the CFP® certification must complete courses in financial planning and ethics, insurance planning, investment management, taxes, estate planning and employee benefits as well as pass a very comprehensive 2-day, 10-hour exam covering a wide range of financial planning topics. Certified planners must also agree to abide by the standards set by the CFP® board, and many consumer experts consider this certification to have the most rigorous standards.

Rich resides in Rochester, NH with his wife Alison, their son, Ethan, and their daughter, Madelyn.

John.Lachapelle@ceterawealth.com

John brings a range of experience to the firm, having begun his career in 1984. Throughout his time providing financial guidance, John has seen his share of the changing seasons in the market and our economy. His experience is proven in his approach to secure retirement and estate planning strategies. Honoring his clients’ trust has been the hallmark of his career. 

John received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Plymouth State University. Through the American College, he completed the Chartered Financial Consultant ChFC® designation, which is one of the most extensive educational programs required for any financial service credential. John also has the Life Underwriters Training Council LUTCF designation. 

He holds various registrations, including series 7, 6, 63, and 65. He has been a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) since 1987. John is a past President of the NH Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NHAIFA) as well as a past President of the Seacoast NH Association of Life Underwriters.

John is active in his community. He is a former football coach, and currently spends his time as a supporter of youth and high school football. He is also involved with his local church. John and his wife, Cecily, have raised six children; they reside in Portsmouth, NH.

laura.fleming@ceterawealth.com

Laura joined our team in 2012. Laura has worked for large and small companies as well as a non-profit organization. Laura brings years of experience to our company in office management, organization, and customer service. She enjoys reading, writing, sewing, and traveling. Laura resides in Maine, with her husband Rick.

ashley.langlais@ceterawealth.com

Ashley joined the team in May 2020 in the role as Client Services Assistant. She brings experience gained from working with the public over the last 10 years in administration and customer service. Ashley lives in the Seacoast with her husband Michael and their dog Monty. Her family owns a home in Old Orchard Beach, ME where they go in the summer to enjoy the beach, fires and smores. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys finding new spots to hike and kayak.

rick.creteau@ceterawealth.com

Rick joined in October 2021, and we are excited to have him as part of our team. He is the son of our partner, John Creteau and comes to our agency with many positive attributes.

Rick graduated from Spauling High School, where he was an excellent student and athlete. He took part in many baseball state championships, including a Division 1 Title in 2015, and three American Legion Post 7 state championships. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Rhode Island, graduating in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Rick holds a NH life and health license, and has passed the SIE, Series 7 & 66 exams.