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My Approach

Our Mission:

The mission of our practice is to help clients create and preserve wealth. We do this using our skills, knowledge and experience to create financial strategies which adjust as your life changes. As the global financial marketplace becomes more interconnected and complex, we are here to help you filter out the noise so you can focus on what is important to you.

We believe:

  • Each client deserves individualized financial advice that is uniquely tailored to fit them.
  • A clear understanding of your goals is the starting point for all financial planning.
  • Achieving and maintaining financial security requires attention to detail.
  • Diversification of assets is integral to a strong financial foundation.
  • Financial advice must be coordinated with your legal and tax professionals.
  • Regular reviews and revisions are critical.
  • Giving back is important. We support initiatives that benefit children, education and the arts in our community.

Our approach is simple –we want to really get to know you. We strive to fully understand your personal financial situation and goals. By taking time to listen attentively, we can develop a long-term strategy designed to help you enjoy your hard-earned wealth to the fullest.

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Interests

  • Two wonderful kids: Michael and Leah
  • My wife, Anne, and I are active supporters of the arts in Rockford, IL through ArtScene and Womanspace
  • Enjoy canoe camping in the Boundary Waters

Community Participation

  • Spectrum Progressive School - Board Member
  • Member of the Rockford Chamber of Commerce
  • Proud Corporate Supporter of Northern Public Radio - WNIJ 89.5
  • Member and Sponsor of Womanspace
  • Office converted to gallery for local artists during ArtScene
  • Volunteer organizer for clients and guests at Northern Illinois Food Bank

Areas of Focus

  • Retirement Income Strategies
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Investments
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Saving for Education
  • Charitable Giving
  • Education Planning

Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2004-2009

Qualifications

  • CFP®  CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner
  • ChFC®  Chartered Financial Consultant
  • FINRA Series 24 General Securities Principal
  • FINRA Series 7 & 63 General Securities Representative, Uniform Securities Agent
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Education

  • MBA, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN - 1992
  • BS, California Polytechnic State Univ., San Luis Obispo, CA - 1985

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Any client represented invests with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. This is not an advertisement for investment advisory services and is not a guarantee of future performance or success.