Special Webinar: Designing a High Impact Summer Internship: From Recruitment to Execution

About the session: Join us for a 30-minute webinar where we’ll delve into the essential components of building a successful summer internship experience for both advisory firms and students. We’ll explore strategies for sourcing interns, best practices for interviewing candidates, structuring internships with clear goals and mentorship, and importantly, mistakes to avoid. Attendees will gain actionable insights to start or enhance their internship programs and are encouraged to ask questions during the concluding Q&A segment. Join us in preparation for our FPA Student and Advisor Networking Event on October 15th where you’ll have an opportunity to network with students from Northeast Ohio who are interested in finding an internship in Summer 2026.

About the Presenters:

Mac McLaughlin, CFP® 

Mac joined Wellspring in 2017 and currently serves as a Senior Wealth Advisor. He is responsible for providing financial, estate, tax, and investment planning for ultra-high-net-worth clients and families in addition to overseeing his client service team.

Prior to Wellspring, Mac served as an Assistant Portfolio Manager at Private Harbour Investment Management and began his career as a Financial Representative Full Trader at Fidelity Investments. Before joining the wealth management industry, he was a Professional Golfer for two years, playing on tours throughout the U.S. and amassing two professional victories in tournament play.

Mac graduated from the University of Virginia as an Academic All-American with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and serves on the Board of Directors for FPA NEO. Mac is actively involved in various nonprofit organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors for Engage! Cleveland as well as the Pro-Am Committee for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.

Elizabeth Scheiderer, CFP®

With over fifteen years of experience in the financial services industry, Elizabeth Scheiderer serves as a trusted advisor for a wide range of clients. Her mission is to help clients focus on enjoying life rather than worrying about financial concerns or market fluctuations. She has a passion for educating and empowering clients, and she believes knowing your financial standing is a powerful advantage for clients to have.

Beyond serving clients, Elizabeth is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of financial planning and to advancing the financial planning profession for future generations. Her expertise has been featured in the media, including regular appearances on television and radio and she has served in various leadership positions including President of the Financial Planning Association of Northeast Ohio. She has received several awards recognizing her leadership including being named on the Crain’s 40 Under 40 List and as a Financial Professional to Watch by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Residing in Pepper Pike, Ohio, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children, Emilee and Bennett. Outside the office she can be found running 5ks and exploring the vibrant community of Northeast Ohio with her family.