Semira Ali

Accounting Associate

Education & Professional Designations

I am a third-year student at The Ohio State University, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Memberships & Community Involvement

I was a member of the Somali Student Association (SSA) at OSU, which is dedicated to bringing awareness to East African culture. During my time with SSA, I was a dancer and also helped host events for the school, showcasing cultural pride and community engagement.

About Semira

At W3 Financial Group, I help the team by working on financial analysis, preparing accounting
reports, and assisting with client projects. I’m learning the ins and outs of accounting while
contributing to delivering accurate and efficient services to clients. I love being part of a team
that makes a positive impact, and I’m passionate about growing my skills to provide real
solutions. This hands-on experience aligns perfectly with my studies and is helping me prepare
and work towards my career in accounting

Hobbies and Personal Interests

On the side, I’m a passionate makeup artist and enjoy experimenting with different looks. I also love cooking, baking, and discovering new fun activities to do in my free time. These creative outlets keep me balanced and inspired.

Personality Spotlight: I’m someone who’s always determined, creative, and optimistic, and I genuinely love bringing high-quality work and fresh ideas to everything I do. Whether I’m diving into my studies at OSU, I’m always focused on making sure I do my absolute best. I get a real sense of fulfillment from problem solving and love being in environments where I can think outside the box and push myself to grow. When it comes to my spirit animal, I’d say it’s the dolphin. They’re playful, smart, and all about making connections, traits I really resonate with. I bring that same energy and enthusiasm to every project, making sure I not only stay positive but also help create a fun and collaborative atmosphere with my team and clients.

Meet More of Our Team

Michael Careny

Accounting Asociate

Aidan Elliot

Accounting Associate

Benjamin Merle

Accounting Associate

Alexis Hang

Administrative Associate

Spencer Young

Staff Accountant

Michael Vasiloff

Partner & Chief Operations Officer

Doug Terry

CPA, ABV, MBA, JD | Senior Manager

Donald Staley

Information Technology Technician

Ben Severence

Financial Officer

Iryna Nedoshytko

Senior Accountant

Brian Liddle

CPA, MBA | Partner

Tyler Labas

CPA, MBA, Client Relationship Manager

David M. Koly

CPA | Principal

Roosevelt Edouard

Staff Accountant

Nathan DeRoos

CPA | Accounting Manager

Sue Casey

Administrative Assistant

Emily Bunker

Staff Accountant

Tammy Arnold

Administrative Assistant

Jacqueline Chon

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Dominique Smith

Administrative Assistant

Parker Doerrer

Staff Accountant

Nathan Zappola

Staff Accountant

Marc Megenhardt

Staff Accountant

Linh Trinh

Staff Accountant

Leah Thompson

Office Coordinator

Katherine Grote

Accounting Associate

Jasem Jwayyed

Staff Accountant

Cindy Latham

Office Manager

Christine Gohring

Administrative Assistant

Beth Atkinson

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Fee-Based Planning offered through W3 Wealth Advisors, LLC, a State Registered Investment Advisor. Third Party Money Management offered through Valmark Advisers, Inc., a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through Valmark Securities, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC. W3 Global Accounting provides only tax and accounting. W3 Financial Group, LLC, W3 Wealth Management, W3 Wealth Advisors, LLC, and W3 Global Accounting are separate entities from Valmark Securities, Inc. and Valmark Advisers, Inc. Form CRS

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.