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ESOPtober 2025
Highland’s “ESOPtober” was a succes and a big thanks and shout out to our ESOP Committee, Chris Choler (Chair), Joel Baker, Laurel Fitzsimmons, Beth Gettig and Kevin Mahon. The Committee gave an excellent educational presentation this month to all associate owners. Thanks also to Emily Merda and Jackie Werner for coordinating some fun activities (chili…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Marc S. Williams, CFA
It is with deep sadness that Highland announces the passing of our cherished friend and colleague, Marc S. Williams, CFA. On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Marc passed away at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 4-year battle with ALS. A memorial service and interment was held at St. Joseph Church and Cemetery…
Read More100% ESOP!
Highland became a 100% ESOP company January 1, 2024. We believe this structure directly aligns us with our clients and their objectives. Our non-hierarchal structure cultivates a client-centered, team-oriented environment where Highland consultants, research analysts, client service associates and reporting team collaborate in all areas of client service and research. This team philosophy and culture…
Read MoreHighland’s 30-Year Anniversary
Highland celebrated 30 years in business on Thursday, November 9 at Market Square in Crocker Park. Clients, friends, colleagues and family gathered to enjoy a delightful evening of fellowship and reflection. Mayor Dennis Clough presented Rich Veres, Founder, with a proclamation honoring the occasion and deemed November 9th “Highland Consulting Associates, Inc. Day” in the…
Read MoreGuardians of Finance with Matt McLaughlin and Rich Veres
In this episode of Guardians of Finance, sponsored by the CFA Society Cleveland, Rich Veres, CFA, Co-founder & President of Highland Consulting Associates chats with Matt McLaughlin on Rich’s journey from Akron to founding Highland, some of the changes he’s seen in investment consulting, and how balancing business and family life is important to Rich….
Read MoreSecond Annual Highland Open
The second Highland Open was held on June 8, 2023 at Avon Oaks Country Club. Nine foursomes played in this year’s event and more than 50 clients, associates and their family members, and friends of Highland attended the post-golf reception. We began the Highland Open with a couple of objectives in mind – to thank…
Read MoreGemini Cruise on Lake Erie
We enjoyed a wonderful cruise of the Lake Erie Islands on September 28, 2022, with incredible weather and scenery, in addition to our guests. We are sure the Battle of Lake Erie discussion will be treasured by all who participated. It was delightful to spend time with those that could make it; sorry to miss…
Read MoreHighland Open Benefits ALS
Highland Consulting Associates, Inc. sponsored the inaugural Highland Open golf outing on Tuesday June 23, 2022 at Avon Oaks Country Club in Avon, Ohio. This inaugural charity event was held in honor of our colleague, Marc Williams, with all net proceeds benefiting the ALS Association. The shotgun event began at noon, followed by an open…
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