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Scott Engstrom, Esq., is Corporate Counsel and COO of Krause Financial.

Scott has been a part of the company since 2019. He began as Corporate Counsel before taking on the role of Chief Operating Officer. In his dual role, Scott wears several hats. As COO, he works closely with department heads and other team members, serving as a liaison to the executive team. His main priorities are to maintain smooth company operations and ensure services provided by outside groups are administered effectively and efficiently. As Corporate Counsel, Scott conducts legal research, drafts agreements, and provides support to other departments as needed. Whenever a problem arises, whether it relates to litigation, risk management, or compliance, Scott does what he can to resolve matters for everyone involved. He always aims to facilitate effective and clear communication and fill in the blanks when necessary to avoid misunderstandings.

Scott earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota and his Juris Doctor degree from Penn State Law. He has previous experience as a litigation attorney and judicial law clerk, which have enabled him to see issues before they arise. He is able to use this experience in the corporate context in order to anticipate, avoid, and mitigate any issues before they end up in a courtroom. His training as a lawyer has sharpened his oral and written communication skills as well as his ability to analyze complex problems quickly. Scott has law licenses in Wisconsin and Maryland (inactive).

When working in private practice, Scott drafted basic estate planning documents, such as wills and POAs, and litigated probate matters. This experience served as a solid foundation that prepared Scott to cement his industry knowledge at Krause. He sees a great need for elder law and appreciates the opportunity to help connect those in need to those who can help. Scott truly values being able to provide solutions that help people with limited means avoid depleting their life savings on a few years of long-term care.

Scott is passionate about helping the entire team perform at a high level and feel their best. When the company is running efficiently, he believes staff will be able to see the fruits of their labor more clearly and feel more fulfilled. Scott’s goal each day is to have a positive impact on the internal processes of the company. In doing so, he is able to utilize his communication and analytical skills as well as his compassion for others. Teamwork, empathy, accountability, candor, and honesty are just a few of the values that drive Scott in his job. He is incredibly grateful to have positive working relationships with the management team, even when changes present more of a challenge, and he is always looking for ways to show appreciation to the entire team.

In his free time, Scott enjoys playing, watching, and coaching hockey. He also likes to read, listen to podcasts, and go to the gym. Scott is married to his wife, Jamie, and they have a wonderful dog named Bartlet.

Cynthia Aryn Cunningham is a partner in Kidwell & Cunningham Ltd. Attorneys at Law. Headquartered in Knox County, Ohio with a satellite office in Morrow County, Kidwell & Cunningham represents clients from all over Central Ohio. Its practice focuses on Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Small Business Formation, and more.

Cyndy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College and obtained her juris doctorate from Capital University.

She returned to Knox County to form the firm after nearly a decade long career in government affairs, where she worked at the federal, state and local levels. Professionally, she is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Women's Bar Association, and the Knox County Bar Association (Treasurer), Ohio Land Title Association, and American Land Title Association.

Cindy is also a member of the City of Mount Vernon Board of Zoning Appeals, the YMCA of Mount Vernon Board of Directors (Past President), United Way of Knox County Board of Directors, and the Heart of Ohio Estate Planning Council. Cindy graduated from the Ohio Women's Bar Foundation's Leadership Institute in the Class of 2020. Cindy is currently participating in the 2023-2024 Ohio State Bar Foundation Fellows Program.

Cindy has previously served on the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Advisory Council for Disability Rights Ohio, the New Directions Board of Directors (Past President), and the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees.

 

With more than 25 years of experience, Jeffrey S. Berenholz, Esq., transitioned from working with major banks to dedicate his career to helping families navigate the complexities of estate planning.

His approach and commitment to each client’s unique needs sets apart his firm, Jeffrey S. Berenholz, LLC.

Whether you are securing your family’s financial well-being, navigating the complexities of probate, or managing your business’s legal needs, the firm offers customized solutions tailored to your unique circumstances. Guided by compassion and expertise, the firm will work to help you protect what matters most.

When not working with clients, Jeff enjoys spending time with his family and giving back to the community through local organizations.

 

Adam R. Huffman, Esq., is an Elder Law attorney with the Jarvis Law Office in Dublin, Ohio.

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