True to our Mission Statement, 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.

Chris Anselmo is also a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS). The PFS credential demonstrates that an individual has met the education, experience and testing required of a CPA in addition to a level of expertise in personal financial planning.

Chris Anselmo has led presentations on various topics, including: Financial & Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Asset Protection, Charitable Trusts, S Corporations, Deferred Like-Kind Exchanges, Limited Liability Companies, Family Limited Partnerships, and IRS Collection Practices.

In order to fulfill our Mission Statement, Chris has obtained the necessary licenses/ registrations to work with Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Annuities and Health, Disability, and Life and Long-Term Care Insurances for our clients.

Chris has also been honored for various accomplishments. In 2021, he was selected as a Crain’s Cleveland 2021 Notable Wealth Manager Honoree. He was again honored by Crain’s Cleveland in 2022 as a Notables in Finance Honoree.

Chris and Connie have two children, Nicole and Gino. Chris enjoys spending time with their children and is an avid golfer.

Jennifer has been with Brookside for over a decade. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace University, where she majored in accounting and human resource management. She later completed her Master of Business Administration at Ohio Dominican University and also holds her health and life insurance license. Jennifer works alongside Chris Anselmo to assess organizational needs, guide operational decisions, and set strategic goals for the firm. She also collaborates closely with clients to support their financial, tax, and estate planning objectives. Jennifer lives in Columbia Station with her husband Scott and their two sons, Hayden and Dominic. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants around Cleveland, and spending quality time with her family.

Jeff excels in consulting our clients in the areas of taxation and income and retirement planning. He worked closely with George Heidenreich, our founder, and Chris Anselmo in growing and developing Brookside Tax & Financial Group, LLC into the firm we are today. His mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals by providing solutions to help protect their financial future while providing peace of mind as they approach retirement. Jeff has over 25 years of experience in taxation and has earned the proper licenses to be able to offer strategies to further the financial success of our clients. Jeff and his wife, Kathy, live in Columbia Station. They have four children. Jeff enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and loves to cook.

Tony has worked in a variety of roles within the Financial Services industry since 2005, including client services, sales support, trading, and business development. He earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation through the College for Financial Planning, and has been an advisor since 2014. Tony works with clients to help maximize their savings, protect and grow assets, and plan for retirement. He specializes in helping you to create streams of income and protect your portfolio from stock market declines. His overall goal is to give you peace of mind and help you achieve your financial goals, in the most tax-efficient way. Aside from two years spent on the East Coast, Tony is a born-and-raised Cleveland native and has been here his entire life. He currently lives in Brunswick with his wife, Megan, their children Samuel and Sophia, and Cavapoo, Gabi. Outside of the office, Tony enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and being outside or at the lake.

Cheryl joined the firm in 2003. She earned her BSBA in accounting from John Carroll University and completed the Certified Public Accountant exam shortly after graduation. Her initial work was with TRW in their International Tax Department. She has over 30 years of individual tax preparation experience.

Cheryl and her husband, Jim, live in Strongsville and have raised four children. She is an adoption advocate and volunteers weekly at Providence House (a crisis nursery for children).

She is an avid sports fan, especially the Fighting Irish and the Buckeyes!

Regina is an Administrative Coordinator with over a decade of experience working alongside the executive team of Brookside Tax & Financial Group. While she enjoys the variety of work that comes from working in a tax and financial office, 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.

Jeanne is the widow of our late founder, George Heidenreich. Jeanne has served as the executive assistant for the last several years. She has been with the company for over 20 years. Her role in the company has been vast. She is a licensed insurance agent and a tax preparer. Jeanne acts as a client liaison.

Jeanne has six grown children and eight grandchildren. Her hobbies include reading, writing and exercising.

Alexis Zaryk is a creative marketing professional and multidisciplinary designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Bowling Green State University. As the Marketing Coordinator at Brookside Tax & Financial Group, she oversees branding initiatives, develops and executes strategic marketing plans, and leads efforts to enhance client engagement across all channels. Outside the office, Alexis enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, bird watching, and taking walks with her dog, Alo.