Charles F. Adler, Partner and Private Client Group Practice Leader, at the law firm of Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond (SSRL) was selected as this year's recipient of the CAFSP Financial Services Professional of the Year Award.
This award was established in 2010 to specifically recognize those members of the Cleveland-Akron Chapter of the Society of Financial Services Professionals who exhibit the core values of the chapter by practicing:
- Professional advancement through continuing education
- Supporting ethical awareness in one's business practices
- Developing successful, mutually beneficial relationships with other members
- Embracing practice management strategies to make one effective as a business person
- Fostering public recognition of the value of working with the Society of Financial Services Professionals
The CAFSP award recipients are among the finest members and professionals. Chuck will now join this prestigious honor roll which includes:
- Jeffrey A. Steiner, CLIJ, ChFCe & CFP (2014)
- James S. Aussem, JD & AEP (2013)
- Neil R. Waxman, CFP (2012)
- N. Lindsey Smith, JD (2011)
- Gary E. Lanzen, CLU & ChFC (2010)
Chuck Adler joined the firm in 1993 and became partner in 1995. Chuck has a special interest in planning for individuals, families and closely-held businesses. Chuck counsels individuals and families on complex estate, charitable, financial and retirement planning matters; on estate, gift and generation-skipping taxes; and on the organization and operation of private foundations. He also counsels owners of closely-held and family businesses on succession planning.
About Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond, P.L.L.
At Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond P.L.L. the firm offers thoughtful, practical solutions to the complex problems facing their clients. Established in 1895, Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond is one of Cleveland’s oldest law firms. SSRL not only applies the technical expertise their clients require, but also provide excellent, personal, and timely service to their clients.
SSRL is a general civil practice firm. The firm’s primary areas of practice are business law, business succession planning, estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable planning, family law, employment law, litigation, real estate, taxation and health care law.
Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond, P.L.L. is a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.