Career Insights 

The Story of Dynamic Duo Brent Affolter and Jeb Stephen

Our story begins in Akron, Ohio. The year is 1992, high school junior Jeb Stephen and sophomore Brent Affolter have just met for the first time. Over the next 29 years, the duo would continue to grow individually, professionally, and in their friendship, which eventually led to their partnership at Skylight running their own financial…

The Skylight Showcase: New Hires of May 2021

Join us in welcoming our newest additions to the Skylight family. Get to know Dan and Maddy below! Daniel Dukart, Financial Professional, Dublin Where are you from? I grew up in Cincinnati, then traveled up I-71 to attend Ohio State University. I fell in love with Columbus – and a girl named Carly – and…

Skylight Leadership Spotlight: Chief Operating Officer Trisha Rutherford

At Skylight Financial Group, we are fortunate to have incredible leadership to motivate us to be our best selves. We sat down with Chief Operating Officer Trisha Rutherford to better understand her leadership style and how she got to where she is today, in part due to the people and experiences she has encountered throughout…

The Skylight Showcase: New Hires of March 2021

This month we are introducing a familiar face to our team! Please join us in officially welcoming Davis McNichol. Davis McNichol, Financial Planner, Cincinnati Why did you choose to work at Skylight? My dad has been a financial advisor for almost 40 years. I’ve been learning the business my whole life – including working with…

The Story of Bruce DeBoer: Tennis Coach to Advanced Sales Specialist

Skylight Financial Group’s Advanced Sales Specialist, Bruce DeBoer, is involved at Skylight in more ways than one. Through his 48 years in the financial services industry, he has found a love for multiple aspects of the career. Bruce was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by his father, a truck driver, and his mother, who migrated…

Bob Elrod Celebrates 25 Years of Dedication in the Financial Services Industry

Bob Elrod may have not taken the most typical route to becoming a financial advisor, but he sure has created a successful career in the industry. We are excited to celebrate his 25 years with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and grateful to have him on the Skylight Financial Group Team! We sat down…

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