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In a consumer study about dynamics between wealth managers and their clients, Five Star Professional polled wealth managers and consumers about communications. Both groups said that connecting three to four times a year is the right communications strategy, but expectations are not aligned in all areas:

• 29 percent of consumers want to be contacted by their wealth manager whenever events require an update; only 7 percent of wealth managers say they contact clients based on the impact of events.

• 63 percent of consumers say they receive the right amount of communication from their wealth manager.

From research conducted by Five Star Professional, April 2011.

Wealth managers, broadly defined, are those individuals who help you manage your financial world and/or implement aspects of your financial strategies. Common examples of wealth managers

are financial advisors, financial planners, investment advisors, tax advisors and estate planning attorneys.

How do you find a wealth manager with experience, who has a good base of clients with high retention rates, and who has undergone a regulatory and complaint review? And when you find them, are they accepting new clients?

Chicago magazine and Five Star Professional partnered to find wealth managers who satisfy 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with wealth managers who provide quality services to their clients. Among many distinguishing attributes, the average one-year client retention rate for this year’s award winners is more than 96 percent.

Five Star Wealth Managers

2012 Chicago

Don’t listen to other people. Investigate for yourself. Be wary of advisers who say they never had a down year.”

— Five Star Wealth Manager

In order to consider a broad population of high-quality wealth managers, award candidates are identified by one of three sources: firm nomination, peer nomination or pre-qualification based on industry standing. Self-nominations are not accepted. Chicago award candidates were identified using internal and external research data, including a survey to more than

11,800 registered financial services professionals and all identified financial service companies in the area that are registered with FINRA or the SEC.

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The 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers are a select group, representing less than 3 percent of the wealth managers in the Chicago area.(1)

Although this list is a useful tool for anyone looking for help in managing their financial world or implementing aspects of their financial strategies, it should not be considered exhaustive. Undoubtedly, there are many excellent wealth managers who, for one reason or another, are not on this year’s list.

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www.fivestarprofessional.com: Five Star award information — FS 2

Special advertiSing Section 2012 Five Star W

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Wishful thinking is not planning. If you plan for the worst, you will never be unpleasantly surprised.”

What matters most is how you recover from setbacks.”

Only invest in something that you understand.”

Insights from Five Star Wealth Managers

Clients don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

• Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers.

• The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. • Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage

their clients’ assets. • The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed

as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or Chicago magazine. • Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future

investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future.

• Five Star Professional is not an advisory firm, and the content of this article should not be considered financial advice. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to www.fivestarprofessional.com.

• (1) 2,970 award candidates in the Chicago area were considered for the Five Star Wealth Manager award. 780 (approximately 27 percent of the award candidates) were named 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers.

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The Five Star award goes to less than 7 percent of wealth managers.

Award candidates who satisfied 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with wealth managers who provide quality services were named 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers.(2)

Eligibility Criteria – Required(3)

1. Credentialed as an investment advisory representative (IAR), a FINRA-registered representative, a CPA or a licensed attorney.

2. Actively employed as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of five years.

3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review.(4) 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal firm standards. 5. Accepting new clients.

Evaluation Criteria – Considered(3)

6. One-year client retention rate (the average one-year client retention rate of this year’s award winners is more than 96 percent).

7. Five-year client retention rate. 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered (this

year’s award winners administer an average of $110 million in client assets).9. Number of client households served (on average, this year’s award winners serve 232

households).10. Education and professional designations.

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(2) Wealth managers were required to certify that any information they provided was accurate. (3) Criteria 4, 8 and 9 do not apply to attorneys or CPAs.(4) As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not:

• Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine. • Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them (settled or pending) with any regulatory authority or

Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process.• Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority. • Filed for personal bankruptcy.• Been convicted of a felony.

Five Star Professional conducts a regulatory review of each nominated wealth manager using the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website. Five Star Professional also uses multiple supporting processes to help ensure that a favorable regulatory and complaint history exists. Data submitted through these processes was applied per the above criteria:

• Each wealth manager who passes the Five Star Professional regulatory review must attest that they meet the definition of favorable regulatory history, based upon the criteria listed above.

• Five Star Professional promotes via local advertising the opportunity for consumers to confidentially submit complaints regarding a wealth manager.• Five Star Professional contacted approximately 1 in 12 households identified as having a high propensity to use the services of wealth managers in order to provide consumers the

opportunity to submit complaints regarding a wealth manager. More than 30,800 households in the Chicago area were contacted.

The Five Star Wealth Manager selection criteria was updated for the 2012 award year. 2005 – 2011 Five Star Wealth Managers scored highest in overall satisfaction based on feedback from clients, peers and industry experts. No more than 7 percent of wealth managers receive the award each year. The selection process for the 2005 – 2011 award winners can be found at www.fivestarprofessional.com/2011/wealth_managers_research_overview.php.

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award winners listed by primary services and listed alphabetically by last name.

Business PlanningJohn Argo · Business & Professional

Consultants, CPAs

Dennis Carlin · Drinker Biddle & Reath

Mark Giovanazzi · Morgan Stanley Page 38

Robert Greulich · The Pinnacle Planning Group

Steven Herrmann · Rabjohns Financial Group

Mark Strefner · Infinity Wealth Management

Estate PlanningDavid Buckley · Kelleher & Buckley

Timothy Carroll · Harrison Held Carroll & Wall

Darcy Chamberlin · Chamberlin Law Group

Deborah Cole · Hoogendoorn & Talbot Page 48

John Peter Curielli · Law Offices of John Peter Curielli

Marshall Eisenberg · Neal Gerber & Eisenberg

James Flanagan · Bentron Financial Group

Robert Glorch · Law Offices of Robert H. Glorch

Ralph Hardy · Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel

Ford June · Law Offices of June Prodehl Renzi & Lynch

Bruce Kiselstein · Law Offices of Bruce Kiselstein

Edward Koczorowski · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 51

Thomas Korman · Gould & Ratner

Katherine Levy · Schiff Hardin

Anthony Madonia · Anthony J. Madonia & Associates

Robert T. Napier · Robert T. Napier & Associates

Teresa Nuccio · Law Office of Teresa Nuccio Page 53

Russ Robinson · Robinson Payne Page 53

Maureen Strauts · Martin Craig Chester & Sonnenschein

Michael Sullivan · Merrill Lynch

Stephen Sutera · Law Offices of Stephen Sutera

Gregory Turza · Law Offices of Gregory P. Turza

William Wilson · Law Offices of Wilson & Wilson

Financial PlanningJohn J. Adam · Forum Financial Management

Tracy Adamczyk · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Steven Adams · Private Wealth Advisory Practice of Steven Adams/Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 55

Barbara Adelman · Morgan Stanley

Susan Ahlfeld · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Rosemary Aitken · Aitken Associates

Tony Albertino · Albertino Financial

Matthew Allgood · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Andrew Allison · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Brian Anderson · Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Page 41

Robin Anderson · OnPath Financial

Bradley Angeletti · Robert W. Baird & Company

Peter Babilla · Morgan Stanley Page 17

Vijay Bajaj · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Mark Balasa · Balasa Dinverno Foltz Page 15 & 16

Todd Balber · B&R Financial

Nancy Balcer · PNC Bank

Bradley Barrie · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Kelly Bays · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Yan Bellantoni · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Steven BeLow · U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 44

Jeff Benoit · DiMeo Schneider & Associates

Michael Benstein · Charles Schwab & Company

Gregory Berg · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Robert Bernstein · Coe Financial Group

Craig Bolanos · Wealth Management Group

Barry Bolton · Morgan Stanley Page 38

Janet Bolton · Morgan Stanley Page 38

Richard Bone · Raymond James & Associates

Michael Bora · Asset Management & Protection Corporation

Daniel Bouska · TS Financial Group Page 46

Gary Bowyer · Deerfield Financial Advisors

Jenny Boyke · Kovitz Investment Group Page 26

Christopher Brathwaite · William Blair & Company

Jason Brooks · Signature Advisors Group

Angel Brown · Valic

Mark Brown · M. Brown & Associates

Roger Brueckbauer · First Command

Julie Bucaro · Balasa Dinverno Foltz Page 15 & 16

Nancy Buerger · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 38

Edward Burjek · Merrill Lynch

Richard Burridge, Jr. · RMB Capital Management

Christopher Cagadas · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Donna M. Cainkar · Burr Ridge Financial Planning Services Page 55

Susan Calomino · Lincoln Financial Advisors Page 55

Anthony Canonaco · APC Financial Group

Paul Casazza · Morgan Stanley

Julie Casserly · JMC Wealth Management

Anthony D. Cecchini · JMG Financial Group Page 13 & 14

Thomas Cerny · Cerny & Sorkin

Tom Chernesky · CAFG

Patricia Chevalier · MetLife

Justin Chibucos · AXA Advisors

Michael Chong · Voyage Financial Group

George Christopoulos · LPL Financial

Andrea Cohen · Kovitz Investment Group Page 26

Michael Collins · Robert W. Baird & Company

Coleman Conley · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Denis Conlon · Retirement Plan Advisors

Michael Cook · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

John Corey · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

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Kevin Coyle · Coyle Asset Management Page 39

Patrick Crowley · Wealth Management Group

Edward Cruickshank · Huber Financial

Patrick Curtin · Morgan Stanley Page 49

Scott Dahl · Merrill Lynch

William Daily · Daily & Francis Page 21

Faron Daugs · Harrison Wallace Financial Group Page 49

Terry Davis · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Henry Deangelis · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Karen DeRose · DeRose Financial Planning Group Page 22

Mitchell Despinich · Financial Consultants Group

Lisa Dickholtz · Dickholtz Wealth Management

Leonard Digate · Leonard Digate Income Planning

Michael Dillon · Uhlmann Price Securities

Armond Dinverno · Balasa Dinverno Foltz Page 15 & 16

Richard Dismore · Dismore Financial Group

Lisa Ditkowsky · Plush Capital Management/LPL Financial

Ruth Doepel · Doepel Retirement Planning Group/Raymond James Financial Services

Tim Dombrow · Midwest Plan Advisors

Kevin Doney · Mesirow Financial

Glenn Dooner · LPL Financial

Richard Drews · Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Page 41

Donald Duncan · D3 Financial Counselors Page 55

John Dunk · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

John Dwyer · RBC Wealth Management

William Easom · Morgan Stanley Page 43

Edward Edens · Kovitz Investment Group Page 26

Mary Anne Ehlert · Ehlert Financial Group

Christopher Eller · First State Investment Services Page 50

James Elvord · RBC Wealth Management

Andrew Embery · Morgan Stanley Page 56

Oliver Ernst · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Joe Esposito · Esposito Kiker & Associates

Constance Etter · David A. Noyes & Company

Douglas R. Evans · JMG Financial Group Page 13 & 14

Craig Eyler · Morgan Stanley

Asif Fakroddin · Morgan Stanley

Amanda Falkum · Kovitz Investment Group Page 26

Aaron Feinblatt · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Jeffrey Feinendegen · TS Financial Group Page 46

Daniel Feldstein · BMO Harris Financial Advisors

Benn Feltheimer · Feltheimer Cohn & Associates

John Ferrante · Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group

Matthew Filosa · Morgan Stanley

Annette Findling · Stonebridge Advisors Page 50

Barry Finkelstein · Eagle Strategies

Christopher Fisher · Fisher Financial Partners

Douglas Fitzgerald · Morgan Stanley

Adam Fleishman · Morgan Stanley

Joel Fliegel · CLA Financial Advisors Page 20

Chad Fox · Merrill Lynch

Daniel Foxen · Foxen Financial

Robert Friedman · Bensman Associates

Daniel Fries · Merrill Lynch

Terrance Gaertner · Chicago Financial Advisors

J. Terence Gallagher · 1st Advantage Financial

Paul Gassel · Wrightwood Wealth Management Page 50

Robert Gattuso · Morgan Stanley Page 56

Robert Gerstemeier · Gerstemeier Financial Group

Edward Gjertsen II · Mack Investment Securities

David Glasner · Bernstein Global Wealth Management

James Gleason · RBC Wealth Management

Janice Goldman-Picker · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Jae Ha · Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group Page 51

Liz Haas · Merrill Lynch

Todd Hale · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Susie Hall · Raymond James Financial Services

James Hallberg · Wolf Financial Management

Daniel Halpin · Executive & Estate Planners II

Annette Hammortree · Hammortree Financial Services

David Hanson · Benjamin F. Edwards & Company

Susan Harper · Merrill Lynch

Thomas Harris · LPL Financial Page 56

David Harrison · Wealth Capital Partners

Terrence Heafey · ISIS Wealth Management

Jeffrey Hejza · Lincoln Park Financial Group

George Hemsley · Hemsley Advisors

David Herbst · Herbst Financial Advisors

Jay Hesdorffer · Morgan Stanley Page 42

Brian Hickey · Morgan Stanley

Dan Hoffmann · Morgan Stanley Page 43

Richard Holdway · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Richard Holmberg · Liberty Asset Management

Evan Hoobchaak · Sweet Hoobchaak & Associates/Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Thomas Howard · David A. Noyes & Company

Les Hunzinger · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Jonathan Hylton · Clear Perspective Advisors

Ronald Idler · Morgan Stanley

Robert Jackway · Raymond James Financial Services Page 56

Michael Jankowski · Senior Planning Network Page 11 & 12

Timothy Jenkins · Merrill Lynch

Robert Jensen · Morgan Stanley

Eric Johnson · H.D. Brent & Company Page 35

Kerry Kabza · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

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Joshua Kadish · RPG – Life Transition Specialists Page 34

Irene Kanai · Sterling Financial Services

James Karabas · Vestor Capital Partners

William Kearns · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

William Keffer · Keffer Financial Planning

Martin Keidan · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Edward Kelly · Coyle Financial Counsel Page 39

Paige Kerr · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Jim King · Balasa Dinverno Foltz Page 15 & 16

James Kirchner · Merrill Lynch

David Kirkby · Kirkby Phelan & Associates Financial Resources

Garland Brent Kizer · Kizer Financial Services

Gary Klaben · Coyle Financial Counsel Page 39

Linda Klug · Morgan Stanley

Brenda Knox · Financial Elements

Patricia Koney · Patricia A. Koney & Associates/Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 25

Jeffry Kraus · Wintrust Wealth Management

Ronald Krause · RK Financial Group

Michael Kwiatkowski · Retirement Solutions

Bill Laipple · Stonebridge Wealth Management Page 42

Brian Lakner · LAMB Financial Services

Sean Lannan · Morgan Stanley Page 43

James Lapera · Pinnacle Wealth Management

Steve Larocco · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Eric Larson · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Zachary Larson · Thrivent Financial

David Latko · Latko Wealth Management

Robert Lauer · Merrill Lynch

Lawrence Lazar · LAzAR FINANCIAL Page 28

Jay Leman · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Sherwin Lesk · Leonetti & Associates

Paul Levitt · Morgan Stanley

Suzanne Linden · Midwest Wealth Management Page 56

Mark Loftus · The Loftus Group/Morgan Stanley

James Lohse · Independence Capital Financial Partners

Gary London · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

James Longo · Paramount Wealth Advisors/Lincoln Financial Advisors Page 57

Rick Loria · MPS LORIA Financial Planners

Monte Luzadder · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 52

Stephen Mack · Mack Investment Securities

Donald Mackay · Mackay & Associates/Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Scott Magnesen · Morgan Stanley

Dan Maguire · Morgan Stanley

Diane Maloney · Beacon Financial Planning Services Page 43

Cynthia Mann · Mann Financial Group Page 57

Thomas Manzardo · Manzardo & Associates/Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Mark Mappa · Fusion Financial Group

Claudia Marban · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 52

Michael Marcovici · Merrill Lynch

Amie Marks · Raymond James Financial Services

Michael Masciopinto · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Stewart Mather · The Mather Group

Trevor Mathias · Morgan Stanley

Curtis Matlin · New England Financial Page 57

Nicole Mayer · RPG – Life Transition Specialists Page 34

Cardell McCollum · Legacy Strategies Group

Jim McGovern · J. McGovern & Associates Page 57

Bruce McKee · Raymond James & Associates

James McLaughlin · Merrill Lynch

Joe McMullen · William Blair & Company

Robert Mecca · Robert A. Mecca & Associates

Kevin Meehan · Summit Wealth Advisors

Christopher Menconi · Morgan Stanley

Steven Merdinger · Financial Strategy Network

Jeffrey Meyer · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Joseph Miceli · Miceli Financial Services

John Michalak · Chicago Investment Advisory Council

David S. Morgan · JMG Financial Group Page 13 & 14

Katherine Morris · Veritrust Financial

Kathleen Morton · Raymond James Page 57

Thomas Moser · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Gerald Muldoon · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

John Muldoon · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Michael Nadler · Nadler Financial Group Page 57

Daniel Nagel · TS Financial Group Page 46

David Navarro · Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group Page 44

Judson Nierman · Merrill Lynch

Kevin O’Hara · Kabza O’Hara & Associates/Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Steve O’Hara · CLA Financial Advisors Page 20

Gerard O’Malley · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

John O’Toole · RBC Wealth Management

Ronald Ouwenga · Morgan Stanley

William Paddor · Arlington Financial Services

Donn Pall · Morgan Stanley

Cataldo Panici · Wintrust Wealth Management

Ronald Paprocki · MEDIQUS Asset Advisors

Jay Patel · Raymond James Financial Services

Frank Patzke · Guidant Wealth Advisors

Frederick Paulman · RMB Capital Management

Justin Peacock · Balasa Dinverno Foltz Page 15 & 16

Jeffrey Pearsall · RMB Capital Management

Morgan Pearsall · MGP Wealth Management

C. Kingsley Perkins · Kingsley Perkins & Company Page 53

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Edward Perry · Perry Wealth Counsel Page 32

Mike Piershale · Piershale Financial Group

Christopher Plahm · Stonebridge Wealth Management Page 42

Todd Powell · Morgan Stanley

Barry Proctor · Wintrust Wealth Management

Michael Pulliam · Pulliam Financial Services Page 58

James Radler · Merrill Lynch

Tana Reich · Merrill Lynch

George Reichl · Morgan Stanley

Michael Remedi · Hinsdale Capital Investments

Matthew Reznik · Balasa Dinverno Foltz Page 15 & 16

Jonathan Rick · Grace Wealth Management

Nancy Roach · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Ken Rosenbaum · Oppenheimer & Company

Brad Rosley · Fortune Financial Group

Sheri Rovner · Rovner Investment Group

Thomas Royce · Voyage Financial Group

Timothy Rueter · Foundation Wealth Strategies Page 58

Brett Salzer · Morgan Stanley

Timothy Sattley · Morgan Stanley

Lawrence Scattaglia · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

John Schavocky · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Denise Schirmann · Morgan Stanley

Corey Schmidt · Thrivent Financial

E. Gerry Schroeder · Merrill Lynch

Mary L. Schulte · Morgan Stanley

Scott Schuster · Morgan Stanley

John M. Selzer, Jr. · Capital Point Financial Group

Rick Sharp · Aspen Financial

Paul Shuman · Shuman Financial Consulting

Joseph Silich · Morgan Stanley

Jeffrey Simon · RBC Wealth Management

John Smith · Balasa Dinverno Foltz Page 15 & 16

Robert Smith · First Midwest Insurance Group

Elaine Spangenberg · U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 44

Stephen Sperling · Wintrust Wealth Management Page 54

Steve Stalcup · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Philip Statz · Insight Financial Group

Brad Steinback · Infinity Strategic Partners Page 54

Ronald Stenger · Morgan Stanley

Jeffrey Stensland · The Bensman Group

Sandra Stevens · Rabjohns Financial Group

Adam Stock · The Next Level Planning Group

James Stone · Lincoln Financial Advisors Page 58

John Straley · Infinity Wealth Management

David Strulowitz · Forum Financial Management

Daniel Stybr · Stybr & Associates Page 46

Marita A. Sullivan · JMG Financial Group Page 13 & 14

George Tang · Morgan Stanley

Hoan Taussig · Timothy Financial Counsel

Charles Thalheimer · Moser Kearns & Associates/Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Mark Thorndyke · Merrill Lynch

Sarah Tims · RMB Capital Management

Stephen Tock · LPL Financial

Gisella Tomasio · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Christopher Tomes · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Matthew Tomich · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 58

Chester Turcza · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Terri Ucci · Merrill Lynch

J. Todd Vandervoorn · Fire Tree Financial

Frank Vandy · Earthmover Financial Partners

Cynthia Vavrik · Morgan Stanley

John Ver Bockel · Merrill Lynch

Lawrence Vick · Clear Financial Group

Lorraine Walker · Wintrust Wealth Management

Stefanie Walthier · Merrill Lynch

Cherie Wardrop · Morgan Stanley

Diane Warnaar · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Philip Watson · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 36

Michael Webb · H.D. Vest Financial Services

Kenneth Webster · Eagle Strategies

Brian Wegrzyn · Synergistic Financial Center

James Weil · Financial Strategy Network

Laurence Weisz · Wayne Hummer Investments

Craig Wenger · Wenger Financial Group

John Wesley · Wesley Financial Management

Jay Weyers · Weyers Financial Partners

Geoffrey Wharton · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Brett White · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 59

John White · John White & Company

James Wilkins · Retirement Planners International

John Wimbiscus · Trinity Financial Advisors Page 59

Roger Winship · Raymond James & Associates Page 47

Douglas Winzelberg · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Mark Witek · LPL Financial Services

Kyle Witt · OnPath Financial

Joseph Wojcik · Wojcik McGeorge & Associates/Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Mark Yackey · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 59

Christopher Zerbst · Citi Personal Wealth Management

David Zinck · David A. Noyes & Company

InsuranceJohn Gabbert · Lake Michigan Benefit

Associates

Daniel Liebers · AXA Advisors Page 52

Joel Rovner · Rabjohns Financial Group

Earl Rubinoff · The Rubinoff Group

John Salinger · MassMutual Financial Group

InvestmentsAlan Abramson · Mesirow Financial

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Donald Alexander · Don Alexander Investments

Michael Allaway · Morgan Stanley

Vincent Allegra · Mesirow Financial

Bernard Allen · Merrill Lynch

Daniel Antioho · Antioho Investment Planning Group Page 55

Hani Atassi · Merrill Lynch

Dwight Atchley · Edward Jones

Donald Atut · Merrill Lynch

Juan Avila · Mesirow Financial

Nick Backe · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Philip Bandle · Wintrust Wealth Management

Jessie Barrett · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 37

Richard Barrett · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 37

Laura Barry · Baker Tilly Investment Advisors Page 18

Peter Bauer · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Gene Becker · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Jonathon Bell · Saxony Capital Management Page 48

Joseph Benedetti · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

John Berg · Morgan Stanley

Brad Bersh · Morgan Stanley

David Beutler · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 55

Janet Beutler · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Bruce Biedar · Edward Jones

John Biestek · Professional Retirement Specialists Page 19

Grant Birkley · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Charles Boe · Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC Page 37

H. Steel Bokhof · Optimum Investment Advisors

James Borovsky · Gofen & Glossberg

Nick Boudreau · Edward Jones

Andrew Bransky · Ziegler

Bob Briggs · Merrill Lynch

Kevin Brock · William Blair & Company

Byron Brook · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Michael Bruce · Morgan Stanley

Chris Buol · RBC Wealth Management Page 55

Conrad Burck · David A. Noyes & Company

Darline Burczak · David A. Noyes & Company

Laurie Burny · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Robin Butler · Merrill Lynch

Andrew Buttimer · M. Brown & Associates

Timothy Byers · LPL Financial

Robert Byrns · Strategic Investment Solutions Page 48

Jim Calaway · Roberts Glore & Company

Margaret M. Cameron · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 48

Kenneth Caniglia · Merrill Lynch

Jeffrey Cardella · Edward Jones

Brian Carroll · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Ronald Carter · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

David Chase · Bernstein Global Wealth Management

Dan Chervenak · Edward Jones

Norman Chiodras · Retirement Planners

Kyle Chudom · Morgan Stanley

Michael Ciesemier · Morgan Stanley

Christopher Clark · C.A. Clark Wealth Management

Stephen Cless · Charles Schwab & Company

Philip Clough · Merrill Lynch

Chad Coe · Coe Financial Group

Bill Colwyn · Merrill Lynch

John Conway · Kovitz Investment Group Page 26

Roy Cook · Wolf Financial Management

David Copeland · Strategic Wealth Partners

Alexander Coxe · Merrill Lynch

Jeffrey Cribbs · Chicago Wealth Management

Mark Cronshaw · Edward Jones

Michael Crouch · LPL Financial

Joseph Crumley · Uhlmann Price Securities Page 49

Jay Cunningham · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

James Czerniak · The PrivateBank Page 55

Deborah Czerwonka · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Ursula Daley · Enrich Private Wealth Management Page 49

Craig Daun · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 40

Jonathan Dawson · Wayne Hummer Investments

Stephen DeFilippis · DeFilippis Financial Group

Ben Dembla · Merrill Lynch

David Dermenjian · Mesirow Financial

William E. Dever, Jr. · JMG Financial Group Page 13 & 14

John Diefenbach · William Blair & Company

Stephan Diol · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Robert Dombrowski · Merrill Lynch

Daniel Donahue · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 40

Paul Donato · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 50

John Draper · RBC Wealth Management

Paul Dunk · Charles Schwab & Company

Edward Dunphy · Morgan Stanley

David Eidell · Merrill Lynch

David Engle · Mesirow Financial

Roger Ensminger · LPL Financial

David Faber · Faber Financial Group

Kevin Fanning · Fanning Investment Partners

Louis Farr · Merrill Lynch

Laura Fasan · Infinex Investments/Standard Financial Services

Perry Favia · Morgan Stanley Page 23

Kevin Fine · Merrill Lynch

Mark Fine · Merrill Lynch

Matt Fishbune · Edward Jones

Ann Fleming · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Michael Foltz · Balasa Dinverno Foltz Page 15 & 16

Robert Footlik · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Erik Ford · Ford Wealth Management

Paul Fousek · Horizon Wealth Management Page 41

Francis Frain · Morgan Stanley

Elias Friedman · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Cyril Friend III · Friend Investment Group

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Jonathan Frydman · Great Lakes Financial Partners

Steven Galminas · SG Financial

Spiro Garbis · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Paul Garrett · Garrett Consulting Corporation Page 24

Christopher Garrity · Merrill Lynch

Don Gaylord · Edward Jones

Myron Gaylord · INVESCO

Douglas Geisser · Romano Brothers & Company

Carla Voss Genelly · David A. Noyes & Company

Michael Gentile · William Blair & Company

Joel Gershon · Merrill Lynch

Harold “Skip” Gianopulos, Jr. · Kovitz Investment Group Page 26

Michael Gibbons · Consumers Financial & Investment Services Page 51

Ken Gilbertsen · Gilbertsen Financial

John Gilchrist · Oppenheimer & Company

Louis Gilman · Evolution Private Wealth Management

James Glenn · Edward Jones

Joseph Glossberg · Gofen & Glossberg

Christopher Goebel · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Charles Gofen · Gofen & Glossberg

William Gofen · Gofen & Glossberg

Steven Golber · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Darren Golde · Morgan Stanley

Jeff Golden · William Blair & Company

Scott Gongorek · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Lee Gordon · Mesirow Financial

Richard Gordon · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

F. Gene Goselin · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Robert Goshen · Morgan Stanley

Dan Grant · William Blair & Company

Andrew Griffo · Morgan Stanley

Matthew Grote · Edward Jones

Om Gupta · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Joseph Guttilla · Oppenheimer & Company

Thomas Guyett · Cantlon Financial Planning

Joseph Halm · Edward Jones

Todd Hamilton · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

John Hammond II · Merrill Lynch

Kevin Hanley · Merrill Lynch

John Hanlin · Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC Page 37

Brian Hasbargen · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Rick Hatcher · RBC Wealth Management

Eric Hayes · Morgan Stanley

David Helverson · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Jim Herget · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

David Herman · Merrill Lynch

E. Barrett Hickerson · Hickerson & Gerhard Financial

Mary Lynne Hickey · Morgan Stanley

Michael Hirsch · Edward Jones

Joel Hochman · Hochman Cole Investment Advisors

Ralph Hoffman · Merrill Lynch

Gary Hokin · Hokin Investment Advisors Page 51

Gerald Horwitz · Horwitz & Associates

David Huber · Huber Financial

Anthony Hubick · RBC Wealth Management

Donald Huff · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Clifford Hunn · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Meridith Hutchens · Crossroads Advisory Group

Mark Hutchinson · Credit Suisse

Karen Ibach · Ibach Financial Services

Frank Isabelli · Morgan Stanley

Daniel Israelite · Oppenheimer & Company

Bryan Ittersagen · Ittersagen Financial Services

Daniel Iverson · Morgan Stanley

Shankar Iyer · Merrill Lynch

Andrew Jacobs · Bernstein Global Wealth Management

Nancy Janczak · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

John Jawor · Merrill Lynch

Kevin Jordan · Edward Jones

Diana Joseph · Barrington Strategic Wealth Management Group Page 56

Scot Jurczyk · Financial Solutions Advisory Group

Frank Jurmann · Stofan Agazzi & Company

Lee Kalotta · Bank Leumi

Mark Karner · Edward Jones

Mike Karras · Merrill Lynch

Victor Katis · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 56

Michael Kelly · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

P. Thomas Kilborn · Merrill Lynch

Tim Kiley · Merrill Lynch

Yeoung Kim-Kent · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

David Kinnear · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Neil Kitchie · Goodworth Kitchie & Associates

David Klein · RBC Wealth Management

Cynthia Komarek · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Alan Konn · Uhlmann Price Securities

Richard Korengold · Mesirow Financial

Gerry Kostuk · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Robert Krebs · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Stuart Kruse · Kruse Asset Management Page 27

Robert Lang · RBC Wealth Management

Michael Lantz · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Michael Lapinski · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 40

Jack Lasday · Morgan Stanley

Lori Lashaway · Merrill Lynch

Patrick Lauderdale · William Blair & Company

Geoffrey Laughlin · Robert W. Baird & Company

Marie Lemme · Lemme Investment Group

David Leonard · Northern Trust Securities

Michael Leonetti · Leonetti & Associates Page 29

Benjamin Leshem · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

John Linehan · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Rod Loewenthal · Merrill Lynch

Steve Loewenthal · Merrill Lynch

William Long · Keeley Investment Corporation

Curtis Loveday · Morgan Stanley

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Daniel Lundquist · Big Timber Wealth Management

William Lymangood · Morgan Stanley Page 30

Ralph Lynch, Jr. · Morgan Stanley

James Mabie · William Blair & Company

Patricia Mackiw · Morgan Stanley

Kevin Madden · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Mark Magajne · LPL Financial Page 31

Brian Magnan · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Brian Magura · Edward Jones

Tim Malz · Edward Jones

Rino Mancini · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Charles Margolis · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Alex Marks · Citi Personal Wealth Management

Kurt Martin · Merrill Lynch

Christopher Marzec · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Patrick Mauro · Patrick Mauro Investment Advisor

John McCallion · Morgan Stanley

Michael McCann · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Thomas McGivern · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Clyde McGregor · Harris Associates

Russell McLean · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Brian McNamara · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Judith McNiff · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Robert T. Meeks · JMG Financial Group Page 13 & 14

Daniel Mendelson · Merrill Lynch

Randi Merel · Merrill Lynch

Steven Mesirow · Mesirow Financial

Gary Meyer · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Richard Meyers · Bernstein Global Wealth Management

Stephen Middaugh · Edward Jones

Andrew Minehart · Edward Jones

John Mitchell · Mitchell Vaught & Taylor

Tim Mohns · Raymond James Financial Services

Ronald Molo · Edward Jones

Todd Montgomery · LPL Financial

Peter Mortimer · RBC Wealth Management

Kevin Mott · Edward Jones

Glenn Movish · Asset Management Group

Jeffery Mowery · Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management

Thomas Muldowney · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Jim Murphy · Wunderlich Securities

Theodore Nebel · Nebel Financial

Donald Nelson · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

John Nersesian · Nuveen Investments

Michael Neuses · Morgan Stanley

Tim Newell · Harvest Investment Services Page 53

Kevin Noonan · American Community Wealth Management

Michael Nothman · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Max Nutkowitz · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Keith Nyborg · INVESCO

Paul Oblon · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Kenneth Offenberg · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Michael Olesen · Geneva Investment Group

Russell Olsen · Edward Jones

Brian Olson · Edward Jones

Martin Olson · RBC Wealth Management

Terrance Olson · La Salle Street Securities

Denise Pacione · Edward Jones

Michael Page · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Arthur Pancoe · Morgan Stanley

George Panopoulos · The Panopoulos Group

Stephen Parlier · Morgan Stanley Page 57

Patricia Paulik · David A. Noyes & Company

Paul Payne · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Steven Perlman · Mesirow Financial

Timothy Perryman · Thrivent Financial Page 57

Richard Phelan · Merrill Lynch

Frederick J. Phillips · Merrill Lynch

Terry Phillips · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 58

Donald Pizza · LPL Financial

Neal Price · Strategic Wealth Partners

Malcolm Proudfoot · Morgan Stanley

Mark Putbrese · Edward Jones

Brian Ramaker · Edward Jones

Mark Reich · Edward Jones

Shari Reiches · Rappaport Reiches Capital Management

Jeffrey Reis · Merrill Lynch

Brett Rentmeester · Altair Advisers

Brian Rezny · Rezny Wealth Management

Mark Roach · U.S. Bancorp Investments Page 45

Diane Roberts · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Mark Rodgers · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Barry Rosenberg · David A. Noyes & Company

Glen Roter · Edward Jones

Robert Runnfeldt · David A. Noyes & Company

Thomas Salvino · William Blair & Company

Sandra Sarillo · Edward Jones

Dave Scatterday · Edward Jones

Bob Schachner · Edward Jones

Daniel Schmelzer · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Adam Schoenwald · Athena Investment Group

Lisa Schomer · LPL Financial

Todd Schroeder · Merrill Lynch

Gregory Sells · GMS Financial

Richard Shanley · Horizon Wealth Management Page 41

Donald Sharko · LaSalle Street Investment Advisors

Blane Shea · Shea Financial Group/Raymond James Financial Services

Travis Sheets · LPL Financial

Mark Silbert · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Richard Singer · Pekin Singer Strauss Asset Management

Robert Siracusano · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Michael Sirvinskas · William Blair & Company

Jeffrey Smith · Lincoln Investment Planning

Cheryl Snook · Morgan Stanley

Paul Snow · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified finanCial Planner™ and the federally registered CFP (with flame logo) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. The Chartered Financial Consultant credential [ChFC®] is a financial planning designation awarded by The American College.


Daniel Sobol · Gofen & Glossberg

Teresa Soppet · RBC Wealth Management

Donald Sorota · Altair Advisers

Thomas Spalding · BMO Harris Financial Advisors

Michael Sprenger · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Doug Stepansky · Strategic Investment Solutions

Steven Sterchele · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

James Stork · Pinnacle Financial Group Page 58

Robert Strobel · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Page 45

David Strutzel · Raymond James & Associates

Thomas Studer · Equity Services

Raymond Sullivan · Sullivan & Sullivan

Donald Swanson · Thrivent Financial

Joy Ann W. Sweet · Sweet Hoobchaak & Associates/Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 58

Micheal Swierk · Lincoln Investment Planning

John Swift · Gentry Private Wealth Management Page 58

Ernest Talarico · Mesirow Financial

Richard Taubman · Merrill Lynch

Patrick Terrazzano · Edward Jones

Peter Tess · Tower Square Securities

Jon Theeke · Thrivent Financial Page 39

Robert Thompson · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Andy Timmerwilke · Merrill Lynch

Anthony Trainor · BMO Harris Financial Advisors

Christine Trapp · Trapp Financial

Anthony Tumea · Genworth Financial Securities Corporation

Larry Uitermarkt · Pinnacle Financial Group

Michael Urbik · Hinsdale Associates

Chris Valentine · Edward Jones

John Valleau · ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors

William Van Nortwick · William Blair & Company

Paul Vanecek · SBT Investments

Sal Veltri · Plante Moran Page 59

Bradley Verber · Edward Jones

Jim Vermillion · Robert W. Baird & Company

Mark Vincent · Stonebrook Capital Management

Terrence Volk · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Daniel Waddick · Wunderlich Securities

James Walesa · Asset Management & Protection Corporation

Ronald Walter · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

John Weber · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Emil Wehrle · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Perry Wein · Edward Jones

Steven Weinstein · Altair Advisers

Mitchell Weiss · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

John Weissenborn · Robert W. Baird & Company

Kathryn Wenzel · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Robert Westropp · Bernstein Global Wealth Management

Curtis Whitehouse · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Robert Wickenkamp · RJW Investment Consultants

Jennifer Wilken · Edward Jones

Nicholas Wilkins · Blueprint Wealth Advisors

Ryan Willette · U.S. Bancorp Investments & Insurance Page 45

McKenley Wilson · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Gerald Winbush · Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 59

Robert Wise · Morgan Stanley

Robert Wolf · Merrill Lynch

Lois Wollney · Morgan Stanley

Jeffrey Wynsma · Benjamin F. Edwards & Company

Daniel Young · Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Anthony zitella · MetLife Page 59

Sherwin Zuckerman · Zuckerman Investment Group

TaxationFelix Aisen · Securities America Advisors

Martin Albert · Albert & Goodman, CPAs

Tammi Anderson · Anderson Tax & Accounting

Jeffrey Baer · Jeffrey Baer & Associates

Rona Bezman · Rona Bezman, CPA

Patrick Callero · Callero & Callero

John F. Carlson · John F. Carlson, CPA

Joseph Cioffi · Cervantes & Cioffi

Jean Diamond · Jean M. Diamond, CPA

Thomas Dwyer · Thomas J. Dwyer & Associates

Burt Engelberg · Engelberg & Smith

Timothy Foley · Tax Relief

Kathy Garlow · Shepard Schwartz & Harris Page 56

Linda Gavin · Linda M. Gavin, CPA

Steven Gilson · Gilson Labus & Silverman

Nathan Grossman · Nathan M. Grossman & Associates

Rockney Hudson · Hackbarth & Hudson

Donald Klepec · Donald L. Klepec, CPA

Jay Kowalski · Jay J. Kowalski, CPA

Norman Mareci · Norman V. Mareci, CPA

Glenn Mikell · Weltman Bernfield Page 52

Mark Mirsky · ROI Business Services

William O. Morrison, Jr. · Morrison & Associates Wealth Managers

Brian Murphy · Murphy & Associates

Richard Reisin · Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Page 33

Douglas Samz · BIK & Company

Andrea Schreiber · The Schreiber Group

Steven Spector · Steven Spector

David Weinberg · BrookWeiner

Ronald A. Weiss · Michael Silver & Company

Susan Witz · BIK & Company

Trust ServicesTed Pawasarat · The Northern Trust Company

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Your financial security and legacy is too important to be left to chance. At Senior Planning Network, we view it as our responsibility to provide each client with sound and conservative financial solutions. We are dedicated to creating individualized holistic financial plans tailored to meet each client’s diverse needs.

As president of Senior Planning Network, three-time Five Star Wealth Manager Michael Jankowski and his team are well-versed in today’s complex issues pertaining to wealth management and estate planning. For more than 20 years, Michael has taught public education workshops throughout the Chicagoland area focusing on wealth management and advanced estate strategies. If you would like a complimentary consultation with Michael, please contact our offices below.

Advising Clients — One Dream at a Time

• Collectively, more than 50 years’ experience in helping clients plan for their dreams

• Team practice dedicated to providing a concierge level of service and support with meticulous follow-through

• Committed to simplifying the many complex fi nancial choices clients face

Team Focus: Fee-Based Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Advanced Estate Planning, Business and Tax Planning

One Westbook Corporate Center, Suite 300 • Westchester, IL 60154Phone: (708) 481-4000 • Toll-free: (877) 990-PLAN

[email protected] • www.seniorplanningnetwork.com

Senior Planning Network Team

Michael Jankowski is an Investment Advisor Representative of LaSalle St. Securities, LLC, a registered broker/dealer, and an Investment Advisor Representative of LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, LLC. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, LLC is affiliated with LaSalle St. Securities, LLC. Senior Planning Network is not affiliated with LaSalle St. Securities LLC. Securities are offered through LaSalle St. Securities, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Strategies and investments offered are subject to

risk, including the potential for principal loss. Mr. Jankowski’s executive title is not a reference to LaSalle St. Securities, LLC or any of its affiliates.

Left to right: Angela Watkins, three-year winner Michael Jankowski, Chrisy Jankowski, Larry E. Gatz and Janet Waghorne

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With clients throughout the country, we are large enough to offer institutional-grade products and services, but small enough to ensure that all of our clients receive the personal attention they deserve. We offer an exceptional breadth and depth of customized comprehensive financial services that include investing, wealth structuring, tax and estate planning.

Our Reputation Is Built on the Successful Integration of Flexible, Value-Added Services

• Investment management and comprehensive fi nancial planning

• Institutional and retirement consulting

• Proactive income tax planning

Titles: Registered Investment Advisory Firm, Member of NAPFA

Credentials: CFP®, CPA, CFA®, CDFATM, JD, MBA, MST, CIMA®

2301 West 22nd Street, Suite 300 • Oak Brook, IL 60523155 North Wacker Drive, Suite 4350 • Chicago, IL 60606

Office: (630) 571-5252 • www.jmgfinancial.com

JMG Financial Group

Rankings and/or recognition by unaffiliated rating services and/or publications should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if JMG is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services, nor should it be construed as a current or past endorsement of JMG by any of its clients. Rankings published by magazines, and others,

generally base their selections exclusively on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized adviser.

Left to right: First row: Three-year winners Douglas R. Evans, Marita A. Sullivan and Robert T. MeeksSecond row: 2011 winner Melissa A. Walsh, two-year winners David S. Morgan, Anthony D. Cecchini and William E. Dever, Jr.Third row: Tom E. Harty, Justin H. Lesch, William R. German, Darren R. Sardiga, Dennis R. Marx, Jason R. O’Hallen, Matthew J. Grubb, Joseph M. Menconi, William G. Waight and Michelle P. Rozsypal

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We take a collaborative and holistic approach to managing your wealth. Achieving our mission means understanding what a “full life” means to you and creating a path to help you realize it.

Our Business Owner Team of experts conducts comprehensive business reviews and is experienced at navigating the complexities of how the business relates to the owner’s wealth. Focus areas include succession planning, trust and estate planning, asset protection, qualified retirement plans and the sale of a business. The team is devoted to helping business owners plan for issues that impact both their business and personal lives.

Our independent Women’s Service Team has first-hand experience with the many transitions women face, and we successfully guide them through life’s major events, including career transitions, divorce, retirement and loss of a spouse. Our proactive approach helps women organize their lives, allowing more time for them to enjoy what they value most.

We deliver the highest level of personal service which is a key reason behind our better than 98 percent client retention rate. Contact us today to learn how we can help you enjoy your full life.

Our Mission Is Simple: We Help People Make Sound Decisions to Enjoy a Full Life

• Comprehensive fi nancial planning and investment management

• Custom fi nancial plans designed specifi cally for business owners

• Guiding independent women through life’s major transitions

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CDFA™, CFA®, CPA, CTFA, JD, MBA

500 Park Boulevard, Suite 1400 • Itasca, IL 60143Office: (630) 875-4900

[email protected] • www.bdfllc.com

The Balasa Dinverno Foltz Team

Rankings or recognition by unaffiliated rating services should not be construed as a guarantee of a certain level of results if BDF is engaged to provide investment advisory services, nor should it be construed as an endorsement of BDF by any of its clients. Published rankings are usually based solely on data submitted by the recognized advisor.

Left to right: Front row: Two-year winners Mike Foltz, Mark Balasa and Armond Dinverno; Heather Locus and three-year winner Matt ReznikSecond row: 2012 winner Justin Peacock, Chuck Ne� and three-year winner John SmithThird row: Casey Shaw, Matt Mikula and three-year winner Julie BucaroBack row: Two-year winner Jim King and Chad Carlson

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Peter Babilla

Professional Financial Management

and Wealth Protection

Let me assist in creating your pathway to fi nancial success.

I believe success in achieving important fi nancial goals starts with a comprehensive wealth strategy. I will help you defi ne what is most important to you and then formulate the strategies that are suited for your needs, whether you are accumulating wealth or investing for income, solidifying your retirement plan or devising a distribution approach that meets your lifestyle and legacy goals. I can assist you in many

of the areas of fi nancial planning as a complement to your investment allocation. My clients appreciate the 28 years of experience that I bring to the table, off ering knowledgeable management of estate and business transition, complemented by the respect and sensitivity I bring to each of my client relationships. I aim to build life-long relationships based on integrity and the highest quality of service that I would expect to receive, as my number-one rule is to treat each client as I would expect to be treated.

2135 City Gate Lane, Suite 100 • Naperville, IL 60563Office: (630) 799-9838 • Toll-free: (800) 965-6083

[email protected] • fa.smithbarney.com/petebabilla

© 2012 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.

• Comprehensive fi nancial planning

• Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, board member

• 2009 – present, Morgan Stanley

Titles: Vice President, Financial Advisor

Credentials: CFP®, CRPS®

Areas of Focus: Estate, Retirement Planning, 401(k) Rollovers, Profit Sharing

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Baker Tilly Wealth Management TeamCandor. Insight. Results.

$1.5 billion in regulatory assets under management*

Left to right: Patty Steingraeber, Jay Czarapata, Bruce Laning, Stephanie Zydzik and two-year winner Laura Barry

• Independent and objective advice for your unique situation• Tailored plan designs and investment consulting for organizations• Specialized retirement readiness and distribution strategiesTitles: Investment and Retirement Plan Advisor Representatives

Credentials: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Chartered Financial Analyst®, Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM

Creating, enhancing and preserving wealth is our focus at Baker Tilly Investment Advisors. Through in-depth knowledge and experience, our credentialed professionals help families and organizations clarify fi nancial goals and develop a tailored strategy to meet their objectives. We understand your goals

may change over time and will work with you to adapt your strategies, asset allocations and investment vehicles as needed. With more than $1.5 billion in regulatory assets under management*, we guide clients through the complex investment arena with candid advice.

205 North Michigan Avenue • Chicago, IL 60601Phone: (312) 729-8000 • Toll-free: (800) 362-7301

[email protected] • bakertilly.com/investment-advisors

Baker Tilly Investment Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor and a wholly owned subsidiary of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP. Securities are offered through Baker Tilly Capital, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC. Baker Tilly refers to Baker Tilly Investment Advisors, LLC. *As of 6/30/2012.

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John Biestek

“Always Do What’s Best for the Client”

• Wealth preservation

• Investment, tax and estate planning

• Post-retirement income planning

Title: Registered Investment Advisor

Credential: Juris Doctor

Our team of professionals can provide you with the expertise to pursue your financial goals

I am proud and grateful to have been chosen for the second consecutive year as a Five Star Wealth Manager. We provide the highest level of personal service: never a call unanswered, never a problem unsolved, never a concern ignored. Our broker-dealer, Commonwealth Financial Network, provides a second layer of superlative support and service.

Professional Retirement Specialists, Inc.115 North Arlington Heights Road • Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Office: (847) 255-6667 • Cell: (847) [email protected] • www.johnbiestek.com

Securities and Advisory Services Offered Through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA, SIPC, a registered investment advisor.

Unhappy with your investments? Unhappy with your stockbroker? Need assistance with your investing? Call me for a free second opinion.

I would welcome the opportunity to: Review your existing portfolio.Determine whether it is consistent with your goals, objectives and tolerance to the volatility of the fi nancial markets.Create an investment plan that’s right for you.We can then ensure that you are following a strategy that makes sense in light of your present and future needs and fi nancial goals — no matter what the market is doing.

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CLA Financial Advisors Group… Providing Financial Clarity in an Ideal Client Experience

Financial PlanningWealth Management Lifetime Relationships

Left to right: Chris Davidson, Dustin Obhas, two-year winner Joel Fliegel, Warren Shewand two-year winner Steve O’Hara

• Qualifi ed retirement plan design, strategy, implementation and monitoring• Executive compensation, stock option and concentrated wealth strategies• Specialized planning for physicians and dentists

Balancing fi nancial goals with personal values poses a challenge to even successful people. Faced with our busy world of competing priorities, an informed sounding board can help you to maintain perspective and stay on track.

We off er meaningful planning advice using today’s advanced tools. At the core of our service goals is assuring a comfortable retirement, making the most of your assets, protecting your loved ones and providing for the organizations whose success you are committed to.

1432 Techny Road • Northbrook, IL 60062Office: (847) 504-8400

[email protected] • CLAfa.net

Candidates for the Five Star award must complete and return a survey, provide peer references and undergo a review of their regulatory record by Five Star. Candidates do not pay for participation and winners are determined by an evaluation of 10 objective criteria.

Steve O’Hara, CFP®

Chairman – 2012, President – 2011, Illinois Financial Planning Association

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William L. Daily

Your Retirement Plan Done

in Real Time, With You, Online

Left to right: Five Star award winner William L. Daily and Stephen J. Francis

Bill and Steve take a down-home approach to the world of fi nance. “We’re usually dealing with a family’s life savings, and we have to get it right the fi rst time.” In fact, they have focused on helping families “get it right the fi rst time” by helping them make important fi nancial decisions since 1982. When fi nancial and investment knowledge is combined with long-term care and insurance knowledge, clients are exposed to an overview of possibilities that can give them confi dence in making diffi cult decisions.

205 South Water Street • Wilmington, IL 60481Toll-free: (800) 404-2105 • Phone: (815) 476-2105

[email protected] • www.dailyandfrancis.com

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

What sets the team at Daily & Francis apart?Our math-based, logic-inspired calculations

Am I too young for retirement advice?It’s never too early to lay a sound foundation

How much can I spend during retirement?Our copyrighted software can calculate that amount

Where can I get more answers?The complementary webinar through our website

• As independent fi nancial advisors, we work with our clients to plan for a sustainable retirement

• We encourage fi nancial behaviors that assist in following that plan

• That’s it, simple, straightforward

William L. Daily, CFP®Stephen J. Francis, CFP®

Areas of Focus: Retirement Planning, Investment Management, Insurance Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

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Karen L. DeRoseIntegrity • Experience • Commitment

Comprehensive Financial Planning and Wealth Management With Tax Reduction Strategies

Left to right: Caitlin BeLow, Anthony DeRose, Katie O’Hara, Pat Corrado, Nicole Velazquez and three-year winner Karen DeRose

• A comprehensive, integrated approach to fi nancial planning• Dedicated to building, managing and protecting your wealth• Concierge level of service and support committed to you

Karen would like to thank her clients and peers for this prestigious acknowledgement as a 2012 Five Star Wealth Manager. Karen and her personal team are dedicated to providing concierge-level service and support in retirement and investment planning, income and estate tax with wealth transfer strategies.

Our clients’ success is attributed to our unique comprehensive fi nancial planning process that helps our clients make

informed fi nancial decisions. To make sure there are no gaps or missed opportunities in your overall planning, we collaborate with other “trusted advisors,” including CPAs, JDs as well as a vast array of industry designations and specialists.

At DeRose Financial Planning Group, with 16 years’ experience, we are dedicated to providing a sense of confi dence so that you can live the life you envision for yourself and your family.

8755 West Higgins Road • Chicago, IL 60631Phone: (773) 867-3631

[email protected] • www.derosefpg.com

Associates of DeRose Financial Planning Group are registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp, a broker/dealer (Member SIPC) and registered investment advisor.DeRose Financial Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. 201209-2071958.

This advertisement partially sponsored by Lincoln Financial Distributors.

Karen DeRose, Managing Partner of DeRose Financial Planning Group, CFP® and CRPC®

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