Derek Kriebel, IAR Derek is a 1997 graduate of Stark State Technical College with an Applied Associate Degree in Accounting. He is currently completing his Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting at the University of Akron. He joined Shields, Blice & Co. in 1999 as a staff accountant. Derek was promoted to Vice President of Alliance Financial Services in 2001. He currently holds several professional licenses which include; NASD Series 7 Registered Representative Stockbroker license, NASD series 63 license, and life and health insurance license. He is also a licensed mortgage loan officer. Derek has extensive knowledge in a variety of financial responsibilities. His experience includes business consulting, financial plan preparation, income tax preparation; individual, corporate and partnership. His recent experience is primarily focused on providing investments and employee benefit advice and implementation strategies to clients of Shields, Blice & Co. He also offers loan origination services for individuals and businesses. Derek resides in Manchester, Ohio with his wife Kathy and son Chris. In his spare time he is an avid fitness enthusiast and martial arts instructor.