Stratos Support Team

Chief Compliance Officer

Kathy Louttit is the Chief Compliance Officer and Legal Counsel for the regulated entities within the Stratos family of companies.  Kathy is responsible for leading the compliance programs for Stratos and providing legal advice on regulatory matters, contract negotiations and acquisitions.

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Kathy began her career as an associate with K&L Gates and began to work in the financial services industry for more than 20 years in the Legal Department at KeyBank and as Corporate Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for regulated entities at CBIZ.

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​Kathy earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Miami University, a Masters Degree in Education from Governors State University and a law degree from The University of Toledo College of Law.

Chief Information Security Officer

Jacob Stewart is the Director of Information Technology for Stratos Wealth Partners.  His team provides full-service helpdesk support firm-wide.  Along with supervising the IT department, Jacob’s responsibilities include management and support of all technology assets, developing business continuity & strategic plans, administering IT policies and procedures, and auditing information systems for compliance and security standards.

Jacob has over 15 years of experience in the technology field.  Prior to joining Stratos Wealth Partners in 2009, he provided IT consulting, network administration and network security to his clients. Jacob brings valuable industry knowledge, technical capabilities and leadership skills to his current role that he has obtained throughout his earlier career where he served in roles as a network technician, systems administrator and IT consultant.

Jacob attended Youngstown State University where he studied Computer Information Systems and played collegiate football.  His IT certifications include MCITP, CCSA and he is currently obtaining his ITIL v3 and MCSE certification. Jacob resides in Austintown Ohio with his wife and two children.

Practice Management

Jennifer Hart joined Stratos Wealth Partners in 2010 and has worked closely with advisors on their business transitions, employee development and compensation plans. Prior to joining Stratos, Jen spent twelve years at Smith Barney in the areas of Operations and Risk Management throughout the San Diego, CA region She provides coaching, guidance and roadmaps to help advisors become successful business owners and employers. 

Jen decided to become a coach in order to help advisors and their staff members achieve the ultimate successes in our industry – a competitor proof practice; an operation that is efficient and scalable; clients who are advocates and team members who are highly motivated. Helping advisors define and achieve their ideal lives is what motivates her coaching philosophy. 

She holds the FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, 31, 63 & 65 licenses. Jennifer is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional and a Certified Pareto Business Consultant. Jen studied Finance at the University of Arizona and also earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology at Ashford University

Jen, her husband Jeff, and their golden retriever, Finnegan, live in Carlsbad, CA.  They have four adult children between them and have recently embraced the empty nest phase of their lives. They enjoy fishing, kayaking and reading. Jen is also an avid college basketball fan and thoroughly enjoys March Madness.

Director of Marketing

Kevin Elvington is the Director of Marketing for Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He is responsible for managing the development, communication, and implementation of all marketing strategies and initiatives. Kevin focuses on building the Stratos brand and increasing brand awareness through public relations, website development and maintenance, advertising, email, social & print media campaigns, recruiting, competitive analysis and new marketing opportunities.

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Kevin has more than 20 years of traditional and digital marketing experience. He has helped build brands for several Start-up companies, as well as, large corporations like Progressive Insurance.

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Kevin is also very active in his church and community.  He serves as a leader in his local Trail Life USA boys troop and has started and participated in many character-building programs. He resides in Garfield Heights, OH with his wife and seven children.