Christopher A. Anselmo, BSBA, CPA/PFS, MBA, JD, LLM
Chris Anselmo has dedicated years of study and practice in the areas of accounting, tax, finance and law.
Chris Anselmo, our President, is both an attorney and CPA. In 1984, he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) from John Carroll University, where he majored in accounting. In 1989, he received both his Master’s in Business Administration (M.B.A.) and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degrees from Cleveland State University, where he concentrated in taxation, finance and business law. In 1990, Chris Anselmo received his Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Real Property, Land Development, and Finance Law from the University of Miami where he ranked first in his class.
Chris and Connie have two children, Nicole and Gino. Chris enjoys spending time with their children and is an avid golfer.
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Zachary Padden, BSBA, JD
Attorney
Zach Padden, an Ohio Estate Planning Attorney, joined Anselmo & Company in 2024. His diverse skill set allows him to focus in the areas of estate planning, probate, business law, elder law, asset protection and real estate. Zach is a Graduate from Ohio Northern University where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting before gaining his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law.
Zach is one of those rare attorneys who truly cares about making a difference and helping the members of his community. At his prior firm, Zach concentrated in the areas of estate planning and probate. His experience has helped him gain a true understanding of the importance of communication and relationships. Zach starts each meeting by taking the time to get to know you, and asks questions specifically catered to identifying your needs, beyond just paperwork and documents. He is often able to identify potential future concerns, and help you address them before they ever become an issue.
Zach is an avid traveler and golfer, and also serves on boards in his local community. In his free time, he and his wife Erika enjoy going out to dinner with friends, and spending time with family. Schedule your personal Strategy Session with Zach today, by calling us at (216) 485-1040.
Jennifer Corrigan, BSBA, MBA
Jennifer has been with our team for over a decade. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace University where she majored in accounting and human resource management. She then attended Ohio Dominican University where she obtained her Master’s in Business Administration. Jennifer also has her health and life insurance license.
Jennifer works with Chris Anselmo to assess the needs of the organization, make decisions for operational activities, and set strategic goals for the firm. She also works closely with our clients to assist with their financial, tax, and estate planning needs.
Jennifer lives in Strongsville and enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants around Cleveland.
Judith M. Metzler, Registered Paralegal
Judie is registered through the National Federation of Paralegal Associates and maintains a Paralegal Membership with the Ohio State Bar Association – Member No. 29248.
Judie began her career at a local law firm in 1975 and ventured out as an independent paralegal in 1985 when she founded Executive Legal Services to offer independent paralegal services to local attorneys. Judie specializes in the areas of estate planning, probate and estate administration, and trust administration. Judie attended Meyers University in Cleveland, Ohio. Judie was commissioned as Notary Public for the State of Ohio in 1974. Judie is Past President and Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Garfield Heights. Judie was featured in a Legal Affairs article published in the Crain’s Cleveland Business issue dated August 17, 2005. Judie is active in various community volunteer organizations and charity organizations. Judie enjoys golfing, being outdoors and spending time with her family.
Matthew S. Snyder, MBA, JD, CELA*
Of Counsel
Matt is of counsel to Anselmo & Company, and is dedicated to helping families with their estate planning and elder care law needs. He graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics before moving to Ohio and obtaining both his Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master’s in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Akron. Matt has also earned his CELA designation, which means he is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation.
After gaining exposure to elder care law topics, Matt knew he would focus his career on that path. Specifically, he enjoys providing clients with peace of mind to accomplish their asset protection goals and assisting them through the planning process involved when a loved one has a long-term care health crisis. Many families are unsure where to turn for answers when a family member enters a skilled nursing home or begins receiving other costly forms of long-term care. Matt devotes his time to answering those questions and educating families on the upcoming issues they may face. He has extensive experience in applying for Medicaid benefits and is accredited through the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist with Veterans benefits.
Outside of the office, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and taking in the sights and scenes of Northeast Ohio.
Erin Maher, Marketing Director
Erin Maher is the Marketing Director for Anselmo and Company. Prior to joining Anselmo and Company in 2019, she was the Director of Marketing for a customer service consulting firm. Erin’s major experience in finance comes from working in the self-directed retirement investment industry, where she spent six years fine tuning her marketing techniques and soaking up financial information. Though her knowledge of non-traditional investments and IRS guidelines runs deep, Erin’s natural purpose comes in helping others, and educating her peers and the public. In her free time, you will usually find Erin exploring the Cleveland Metroparks, working on her flower beds, or tending to her vegetable garden. Erin resides in Parma Heights with her husband and cat.
Regina Cutter, Administrative Coordinator
Regina is an Administrative Coordinator with over a decade of experience working alongside the executive team of Anselmo & Company. While she enjoys the variety of work that comes from working in a law firm, she finds the interaction with our clients is not only the most important part of her job, but also her favorite. Regina is a powerful force in the workplace, and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to be the face and voice of the organization. Regina is inspired daily by her husband, Steve, and their two grown sons, Nicholas and Dylan. In her free time, Regina enjoys spending time with her family, including their newest addition, Luna, a terrier/shepherd mix.