Our Team Westlake

Douglas Kuhlman is a graduate of Villanova University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. His Master’s of Business Administration was completed at Cleveland State University. Previously, Mr. Kuhlman was a Vice-President with a large national brokerage firm. There, he started the Private Client Group in Northern Ohio and areas of Indiana and Pennsylvania. He managed relationships for clients with total assets exceeding 280 million dollars. With a strong commitment to his clients, he consistently placed in the top five consultants in the nation for the firm. Prior to his 10 years with one of the premier companies in the financial services industry, Mr. Kuhlman enjoyed two years at Prudential Financial.

Mr. Kuhlman enjoys pursuing his interest in helping others while being an active member in his community. He, and his wife Carolyn, have enjoyed their participation with the Friends of the Sudanese Lost Boys of Cleveland. It is through this organization that Douglas and his wife mentor men achieving the American Dream. Mr. Kuhlman also enjoys coaching both soccer and softball for the Westlake Athletic Association. He is most proud of his three daughters Ella, Sophia, and Lilian. The family resides in Westlake Ohio.

Marnie Randel is a graduate of John Carroll University where she received a Bachelors of Science & Business Administration in Accounting and her Master’s of Business Administration. She also obtained her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2011 and has served as a member of the Financial Planning Association®/NEO. Prior to joining Paradigm, Ms. Randel was a Director with a private advisory firm where she managed several client relationships and provided comprehensive financial planning, including: tax, investment, insurance, retirement and estate planning for high net worth individuals and their families.

Ms. Randel enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing volleyball, working out at Towpath Fitness and boating, as well as attending local festivities and sporting events in and around the Cleveland area.

Rachael joined the Paradigm Wealth Management team in August 2024 as Customer Account Specialist. Rachael joins the team with a decade of experience across multiple industries, bringing a wealth of expertise in client relations, strategic planning, and marketing.

Rachael’s diverse background includes notable roles such as Co-Founder of Cali & Cleveland, an online fiber art boutique. There, she excelled in developing and managing social media campaigns, coordinating events, conducting market analysis, and overseeing website development. Her experience in these areas has honed her skills in understanding client needs and optimizing business operations.

Rachael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an Associate degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu. Her educational qualifications and professional experience equip her with a unique perspective and a strong ability to manage and support client accounts effectively.