W.A. Smith Financial Group

Brandon Schaefer is a financial advisor at W.A. Smith Financial Group in Sandusky, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial and multiple mortgage companies. W.A. Smith Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, tax-planning services, and retirement-plan oversight to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a top-down investment approach using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, combining active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives.

William Lauer is a financial advisor at W.A. Smith Financial Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Great Lakes Retirement, Inc. since 2016 and W.A. Smith Financial Group since 2013. W.A. Smith Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, tax-planning services, and qualified retirement-plan oversight to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm uses a top-down macroeconomic and regulatory framework combined with active and passive strategies to tailor investment portfolios according to client objectives.

Andrew Toccaceli is a financial advisor at W.A. Smith Financial Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Great Lakes Retirement, Inc. since 2013 alongside his tenure at W.A. Smith Financial Group beginning in 2010. W.A. Smith Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, tax-planning services, and retirement-plan oversight to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs an internal Investment Committee that uses a combination of macroeconomic analysis, manager due diligence, and blended active and passive strategies to tailor portfolios according to client objectives.

David Coletto is a financial advisor with W.A. Smith Financial Group, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Great Lakes Retirement, LPL Financial, and Cetera Advisor Networks. W.A. Smith Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan oversight to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of top-down macroeconomic analysis and manager due diligence to create tailored investment portfolios using both active and passive strategies.

Logan Bolin is a financial advisor at W.A. Smith Financial Group with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Rea & Associates, Inc., and Northwestern Mutual. He also has experience working at Ashland University. W.A. Smith Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan oversight for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach combines a top-down macroeconomic framework with active and passive strategies, focusing on long-term management while maintaining flexibility for shorter-term adjustments.

William Smith is a financial advisor with W.A. Smith Financial Group in Sandusky, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with W.A. Smith Financial since 2011 and is also associated with Great Lakes Retirement, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates several non-investment-related businesses, including an employee benefits firm, a marketing company, and a consulting business serving financial firms and individuals. W.A. Smith Financial Group advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and qualified retirement plan oversight. The firm employs a macro-driven, committee-based investment process using both active and passive strategies and incorporates third-party managers and alternative vehicles for suitable clients.

Matthew Miller is a financial advisor at W.A. Smith Financial Group in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Fis, and Franklin Templeton. W.A. Smith Financial Group advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan oversight. The firm uses a top-down, macro-driven investment process with a combination of active and passive strategies and employs sub-advisors and customized model portfolios for its clients.

Jacob Kinsley is a financial advisor with W.A. Smith Financial Group in Sandusky, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC Investments, Edward Jones, The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, and FirstMerit Bank. W.A. Smith Financial Group advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and qualified retirement plan oversight. The firm employs a top-down, macro-driven investment process with both active and passive strategies, utilizing sub-advisors and customized model portfolios.

Nathaniel Fockler is a financial advisor with W.A. Smith Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Great Lakes Retirement, UBS Financial Services, Citizens Securities, and Citizens Bank. Nathaniel serves as a Young Professionals Board member and volunteer for Junior Achievement Cleveland. W.A. Smith Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan oversight to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a top-down investment approach guided by an internal committee, blending active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives.

Damon Lee is a financial advisor at W.A. Smith Financial Group in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 license with over one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Msec, LLC, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and TD Bank Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is also a licensed fixed life insurance agent. W.A. Smith Financial Group advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan oversight. The firm employs a committee-driven, macro-focused investment approach that incorporates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investment vehicles for suitable clients.