Careers
 
  Support Team
 
 
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Elaine DeStephano
Services Representative
Phone: 216.592.7335
E-mail: edestephano@financialguide.com
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Timothy Finster
Director, Advanced Technology & Sales Support
Phone: 216.592.7359
E-mail: tfinster@financialguide.com
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Timothy is the Technology Specialist and House Accounts Manager. He graduated from Hudson High School. Tim then went on to attended Wright State University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with an emphasis in Computer Science. After joining Skylight Financial Group in September 2004, he earned his A+, Net+ and MCP Certifications. Tim also has his Life and Health Insurance Registration along with the FINRA Series 6 Registration.

Timothy Finster is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC Member SIPC.  Supervisory office: 1660 West 2nd Street, Suite 850, Cleveland OH 44113   216-621-5680
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Brenda James
Manager, New Business
Phone: 216.592.7321
E-mail: bjames@financialguide.com
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Brenda is the Senior Case Manager. Brenda is in charge of daily operations of the new business department. She processes new business applications for Life, LTC and DI for the firm’s Elite Services Group. She also provides New Business training to new producers and their assistants. Brenda joined the agency in 1987 and has spent the majority of those years in the New Business Department, although during her tenure, she has performed various functions throughout the firm.
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Kathleen Lavelle
Financial Coordinator
Phone: 216.592.7354
E-mail: klavelle@financialguide.com
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Kathleen Lavelle is the Financial Coordinator for Skylight Financial Group. She assists CFO, Pam Smith, and Advanced Sales and Education Manager, Erin Stidham, in daily accounting and financial planning tasks. She previously worked for Sherwin-Williams in the accounting department, fixed assets and accounts payable. Kathleen is a graduate of Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting. She joined the Skylight support team in 2011.
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Allison Lipinski
Coordinator, Marketing & Design
Phone: 216.592.7302
E-mail: alipinski@financialguide.com
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Allison is the firm’s Marketing and Design Coordinator. She develops marketing strategies with Dan Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer, and assists planners with the implementation of their marketing plans, advertising and design needs. Allison has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and Religion, and Political Science from Colgate University, where she was a member of the women’s basketball team. She joined Skylight in June 2008.
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Carol Lock
Coordinator, New Business
Phone: 216.592.7343
E-mail: clock@financialguide.com
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Carol is a Case Manager. Her functions include processing new business applications (Life, DI, LTC) for planners and brokers. Over the years, she has performed various functions throughout the firm. Carol has been with Skylight Financial Group since the merger of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and Connecticut Mutual bringing her total years of service to the firm to over 24 years.
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Michelle Pryor
Director, New Planner Development
Phone: 216.592.7369
E-mail: mpryor@financialguide.com
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Jennifer Radin
Executive Team Director
Phone: 216.592.7320
E-mail: jradin@financialguide.com
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Jennifer is the executive team director and supports the senior management team of Paul Fox, Howard Klebanow, Dan Brennan and Pam Smith. She handles the scheduling of all of their calendars and manages various projects and executive tasks. Additionally, Jennifer oversees Skylight company events and is the firm’s primary contact for office facility questions and issues. Jennifer has been with Skylight Financial Group since January, 2005.
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Caitlin Rice
Agency Compliance Coordinator
Phone: 216.592.7368
E-mail: crice@financialguide.com
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Erin Stidham
Manager, Advanced Sales & Education
Phone: 216.592.7337
E-mail: estidham@financialguide.com
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Erin began her career at Skylight Financial Group in October 2002. She currently serves as the Advanced Sales and Education Manager. Her primary responsibilities include, overseeing the financial planning operation, concierge administration and managing the training and education process for our planners. Erin currently holds a FINRA Series 7 Registration.

Erin Stidham is a registered representative of and offers securities through MML Investors Services, LLC Member SIPC. Supervisory office: 1660 West 2nd Street, Suite 850, Cleveland OH 44113   216-621-5680
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Jill Taplin
Coordinator, Brokerage & Technology
Phone: 216.592.7301
E-mail: jtaplin@financialguide.com
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Jill is a Case Manager. She processes new business applications for Life, LTC and DI. She also provides New Business training to new producers and serves as the backup for Financial Planning. Jill joined Skylight Financial Group in June 2008.
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Stephanie Taylor
Marketing Coordinator
Phone: 216.592.7348
E-mail: stephanietaylor2@financialguide.com
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Stephanie Taylor is the firm's Marketing Coordinator, focusing specifically on Skylight's Intern Program and working closely with the Sales Managers on college recruiting efforts. Additionally, Stephanie assists with various marketing department projects, including cross-sell campaigns and relationship marketing. Stephanie is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interpersonal Communication with a focus in Psychology. At BG, Stephanie was a member of Chi Omega sorority and the PanHellenic Executive Council.
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Securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through qualified registered representative of MML Investors Services, LLC.
Member SIPC. www.sipc.org. Supervisory Office: 1660 W. 2nd Street, Suite 850 Cleveland, OH 44113. 216.621.5680   CRN201301-143027