Westlake, OH Office

Ellis Pristash is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2023 and Charles Schwab Bank beginning in 2025, as well as prior experience in logistics and various other positions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of brokerage, advisory, custody, and financial planning services. The firm operates a large-scale, integrated platform featuring both non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts.

Tyler Amos is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2004 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2011. Amos serves as an advisory board member and secretary for the University of Akron Finance Advisory Board, contributing to academic programming and departmental support. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, providing bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services with a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Stephan Smelko is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Reno Rod and Gun Club in Becksville, Ohio. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Christian Lucci is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and Scottrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory duties, Lucci serves as Vice President and Secretary of New Growth Stables LLC, which is involved in horse boarding and lessons. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering integrated wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. Its Schwab Wealth Advisory program combines non-discretionary investment guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a structured approach to alternative investments.

Clarise Vennitti is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade over her career. Outside of finance, she is a certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and coaches athletes at a CrossFit gym. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Austin Marciniak is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently associated with Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, First Watch, The J.M. Smucker Company, and the University of Akron. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment options.

Katie Sweeney is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2023. Prior to her current role, she gained experience in healthcare and dental practice settings. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and provides integrated advisory, brokerage, and custody services.

Jason Pence is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2005 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a board member and on the finance committee for Youth Challenge. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Mark Stevenhagen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab since 2017, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2020. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility from 2012 to 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Kayrene Learned is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, with prior experience at Cetera Investment Advisors, Cetera Investment Services LLC, and First Federal of Lakewood. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven guidance, supported by a large client base and integrated operational structure.

Gregory Locker is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997, including over two decades with Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a house rental business in Avon Lake, Ohio. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm’s model combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Mark Zody is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1995 and has held roles at Charles Schwab Bank and other firms including Arbonne International and Zody Geosciences. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining extensive scale with an integrated operational structure.

Chad Klemens is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Scottrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Shawn Gaiser is a Certified Financial Planner® with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Baird, Key Investment Services, and KeyBank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

Zachary Nero is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms including American Global Wealth Management and 1st Responder Financial Advisors. Nero is based in Westlake, Ohio. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management supported by centralized custody and operational services.