About Us
Stonington Capital provides various loan products for a diverse set of asset classes including:
- Commercial
- Residential
- Industrial
- Self-Storage
- Land
- Retail
Who We Are
The company was formed by real estate investment professionals who identified an underserved segment of the credit market and leveraged their relationships and experience to produce strong risk-adjusted returns.
Stonington By the Numbers
Since inception, the firm has originated over 100 loans.
$150
M
Loan Volume
150
+
Loans Originated
$75
M
Dollars Invested
11
%
Average Annual Net Return
<
2
%
Default Rate
$100
M
Loans Completed
Our Team
Our team brings over 30 years of combined experience and over $1.2 Billion in real estate transactions, both as owners and as lenders.
Co-Founder & Principal
Jay Bisognano
Co-Founder & Principal
Jay Bisognano founded Stonington Capital with the goal to capitalize on opportunities in value-added investment, development, and management. In addition to this role, Jay serves as founder and partner of Torrington Properties, a real estate investment firm based in Boston.
Jay is currently the co-chair of the board of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County, a nonprofit focused on providing safety, healing, and justice to children and their families impacted by abuse and exploitation.
Jay received a BS in Entrepreneurship from Quinnipiac University.
Co-Founder & Principal
Earl Henry
Co-Founder & Principal
Earl Henry co-founded Stonington Capital with the goal of providing creative credit solutions for borrowers looking to finance real estate investment opportunities. He brings over 25 years of experience as a real estate investor and developer and is currently the CEO of Stonegate Properties.
Earl graduated from the University of Rhode Island and currently resides in Newton, MA.
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Norris CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Norris has over 25 years of experience working in the commercial and residential real estate business with extensive tax, accounting, reporting, and compliance experience.
Prior to joining Torrington, Mike spent twelve years at Marcus Partners in Boston. During his tenure he was an integral member of the company’s finance and accounting team, most recently as Senior Vice President and Director of Accounting, directly assisting in the acquisition, disposition, development, and financing of over $2 billion in real estate. Mike was also in charge of the company’s financial reporting and tax compliance function for its real estate funds and investment portfolio. Mike also served as the Chief Compliance Officer for the firm. Prior to Marcus Partners, Mike served as the Director of Financial and Portfolio Reporting at New Boston Fund.
Mike is a licensed CPA in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and received his B.S. in Accounting from Bentley University. Mike also received an MBA from the Carrol School of Management at Boston College. Mike is an active member of the American Institute and Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Director of Loan Administration
Emily Walsh
Director of Loan Administration
Emily has been with Stonington for over 6 years, adeptly handling bookkeeping, investor coordination, and financial reporting. Concurrently she serves as Property Manager at Stonegate Properties, overseeing 100+ residential units, tenant relations, and record-keeping. Emily graduated from Boston University with a degree in Psychology.
Senior Analyst
Mike Brodigan
Senior Analyst
Mike joined Torrington Properties in June 2022 as Senior Analyst. Prior to joining, Mike worked at Arbor Realty Trust where he was responsible for underwriting debt transactions on multifamily properties nationwide. As Senior Analyst, Mike contributes to all new acquisitions, dispositions, capital markets, and asset management. Mike graduated from Providence College with a degree in Finance.