In this month’s lineup, we are introducing Elyria native Gayle Motyka! Learn more about the her below. Gayle Motyka, Brokerage Operations Admin Assistant, Cleveland Why did you choose to work at Skylight? After working in the health insurance industry for a few years, I realized that I really missed working with people in the financial […]
Lifelong Toledo resident Douglas Rechtine has been in the financial services industry for more than 3 decades—but his journey to career success was no small feat. His professional prowess and personal story go hand and hand with his passion for helping others and a desire to better himself. We sat down to hear Doug’s story […]
Last month, former military personnel Keven Prather and Mike Connole had the opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Greater Cleveland Fisher House. The Fisher House program supports veterans receiving treatment at the Cleveland VA medical center by offering free temporary lodging to patients and their families. Veterans from across the state, community […]
The old expression “you only have one chance at a first impression” can rattle any aspiring business professional, especially those in the financial services industry. Sure, a nifty business card and a strong handshake can help, but how do you successfully utilize personal networking skills to get ahead? To answer this question, we compiled a […]
Last month, Associate Managing Partner Charles Cooper was honored with the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) Field Leadership Trophy. This award is bestowed on those who encourage agency growth, stimulate planner production, and demonstrate all-around strengths in management. Cooper will celebrate this award alongside other top performers at MassMutual’s Leaders Conference in July. This […]
Last weekend, Steve Niple assembled an all-star Skylight team to take part in Synergy Networking Team’s golf fundraiser at the Bunker Hill Golf Course. The contributing members of the foursome were Steve, Matt Dohar, Katy Bryan, and Scott Dubin. The event is put on every year by Synergy, whose mission is not only benefiting its […]
This month, the Skylight family grew by two! Meet Donna below: Donna Lightner, Operations Assistant, Cincinnati Why did you choose to work at Skylight? What attracted me to Skylight was the “people”. When I first met with Trisha Rutherford regarding the position, I was very impressed with what she said about the company and the […]
In honor of Women’s History Month, we take a moment to celebrate the extraordinary female leaders across our organization. In this episode of the “Ask the Professionals” podcast series, you will meet Chief Agency Supervisory Officer Jennifer Hill, Chief Operating Officer Trisha Rutherford, and Chief Financial Officer Kathy Barnes about their journey from humble beginnings to […]
In honor of International Women’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the extraordinary ladies of Skylight Financial Group. We asked the women of Skylight a simple question: What empowers you every day to live your best life? Check out their responses below! Jennifer Hill, Chief Agency Supervisory Officer I remind myself that […]
Last month, financial advisors Noah Henson, Mike Kessling Jr, and Ajdin Dropic brought together colleagues and clients for an exciting night of hockey at the Cincinnati Cyclones game. “We wanted to take some time to connect with clients outside the office, and this event was the perfect opportunity to foster goodwill and show our clients […]