Meet Our Team

David focuses on investment strategy and develops solutions for lifestyle needs, cash-flow requirements, and wealth preservation goals in additional to overseeing portfolio construction.  David has served multigenerational families for over 20 years and was named one of the Five Star Wealth Manager* award recipient in 2020.

He graduated from Augustana College. After several years of working on his own and developing a process-driven approach, he joined his father’s wealth management group. This process was especially helpful when advising families in business transactions, family transitions, or executive decisions related to retirement or deferred compensation. In addition, he believes collaboration is necessary to help clients make smarter financial decisions. His perspective comes from being part of a multigenerational family business himself. David is also a respected speaker on topics of family transitions and retirement planning.

When not serving clients, he enjoys cooking, playing tennis and the guitar. He lives in Elmhurst, Illinois with his wife and three young children.

In addition, he was selected as one of the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Illinois for 2022 and 2023. The 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 06/30/21-06/30/22 (Source: Forbes.com).  2022 Forbes Best-In State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 06/30/20 – 06/30/21. The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion.  Self-completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.


For 2023 The Hearthside Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors was recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.  2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 03/31/21 – 03/21/22 (Source: Forbes.com).  The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion.  Self-completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.


*2020 Five Star Wealth Manager - The Five Star Wealth Manager award was issued on October 1, 2020 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period January 6, 2020 through August 7, 2020.  Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The 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 FSP or this publication. 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 FSP in the future. 4636 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 356 (8% of candidates) were named 2020 Five Star Wealth Managers. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

 

Jennifer specializes in the coordination of financial care for multigenerational families and women in transition working with various specialists as well as client’s other advisors.

She has over 25 year of experience and is a proud alumni of Miami of Ohio University. She worked on her own for several years before joining her father’s wealth management group. Throughout her career, her passion has been to bring her financial heritage and insight to multiple generations of families and women in transition. We believe her calm demeanor disarms anxiety around money and enables clients to gain the knowledge they need to understand their finances. She believes her vision of helping women and multigenerational families find economic independence is essential in the market place today.

In her free time, she enjoys anything culinary, travel, yoga, and has served on the Board of Woman’s Athletic Club and the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo. She lives in Chicago with her husband and step-daughter.  

She was named as one of Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State for the years 2023 – 2024 and Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors 2020 -2022.  Jennifer has also been named one of the Five Star Wealth Manager* award recipient each year from 2019 to 2024. In addition, she was selected as one of the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors in Illinois for 2022-2024.

 

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2024 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/22 - 9/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com). 2023 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/21 - 9/30/22. The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

2022 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2022; Data complied by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 09/30/20-09/30/21.  2021 Forbes Top woman Wealth Advisors; Awarded March 2021; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 09/30/19-09/30/20.  2020 Forbes Top Woman Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2020; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 09/30/18-09/30/19. The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. 

2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com). The 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 06/30/21-06/30/22.  2022 Forbes Best-In State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 06/30/20 – 06/30/21. The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year's industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

*2024 Five Star Wealth Manager award was issued on 10/1/24 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 1/9/24 through 8/9/24.  Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers.  The award is based on 10 objective criteria.  Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked; or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority of FSP’s consumer complaint process.  Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm with the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients.  Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations.  FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients.  The 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 FSP or this publication.  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 accomplishments by FSP in the future.  6273 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 400 (6% of candidates) were named 2024 Five Star Wealth Managers. www.fivestarprofessional.com.

2023 Five Star Wealth Manager - This award was issued on 10/1/23 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 1/9/23 through 7/31/23. 5,549 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 405 (7% of candidates) were named 2023 Five Star Wealth Managers. For more information, please see most recent year awarded above and visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

2022 Five Star Wealth Manager - This award was issued on 10/1/22 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 01/24/2022 through 07/29/2022. 4912 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 384 (8% of candidates) were named 2022 Five Star Wealth Managers. For more information, please see most recent year awarded above and visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

2021 Five Star Wealth Manager - The Five Star Wealth Manager award was issued on October 1, 2021 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period December 28, 2020 through August 6, 2021. 5635 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 382 (7% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers For more information, please see most recent year awarded above and visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

2020 Five Star Wealth Manager - This award was issued on October 1, 2020 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period January 6, 2020 through August 7, 2020. 4636 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 356 (8% of candidates) were named 2020 Five Star Wealth Managers. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

2019 Five Star Wealth Manager - This award was issued on October 1, 2019 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period January 7, 2019 through August 9, 2019. 5430 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 429 (8% of candidates) were named 2019 Five Star Wealth Managers. For more information, please see most recent year awarded above and visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.

Lou specializes in advanced planning solutions for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and multigenerational families as well as proactively planning for client’s long-term goals.

Lou holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® designation and has been named one of the Five Star Wealth Manager* award each year from 2019 - 2022. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor in Finance. He began his career at Smith Barney. With over twenty years of experience, he’s optimized a process with progressive strategies and steady communication. This has helped him coordinate client’s complex legacy goals with their philanthropic desires. 

When not serving clients, he enjoys golfing, coaching his children’s various teams and serving on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Italian American Charitable Organization (C.I.A.C.O). He lives with his wife and three children in Downers Grove, Illinois.   

For 2023 The Hearthside Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors was recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.  2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 03/31/21 – 03/21/22 (Source: Forbes.com).  The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion.  Self-completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.


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* 2022 Five Star Wealth Manager - The Five Star Wealth Manager award was issued on 10/1/22 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 01/24/2022 through 07/29/2022. 4912 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 384 (8% of candidates) were named 2022 Five Star Wealth Managers. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The 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 FSP or this publication. 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 FSP in the future. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

2021 Five Star Wealth Manager - The Five Star Wealth Manager award was issued on October 1, 2021 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period December 28, 2020 through August 6, 2021. 5635 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 382 (7% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2020 Five Star Wealth Manager - This award was issued on October 1, 2020 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period January 6, 2020 through August 7, 2020. 4636 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 356 (8% of candidates) were named 2020 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2019 Five Star Wealth Manager - This award was issued on October 1, 2019 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period January 7, 2019 through August 9, 2019. 5430 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 429 (8% of candidates) were named 2019 Five Star Wealth Managers.

Stephen focuses on investment planning solutions to help multigenerational families and successful professionals reach their long-term goals.

He has over 40 years of experience in financial services and was named one of the Five Star Wealth Manager* award recipient in 2021. He began his wealth management career at Merrill Lynch and spent the first half of his career on the institutional side of the money management business. As a financial advisor, he now provides investment planning based on advice and institutionally styled portfolio management. His primary goal is to understand his clients’ long-term goals and help them craft a plan to meet those goals, while staying adaptable to the changing needs of his clients. He attended the University of Illinois and played basketball for the Fighting Illini for several years before transferring and graduating from Georgia State with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance.  In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing and has recently returned to golf. He has two grown sons, two grandchildren and lives with his wife of 41 years in Aurora, IL.





For 2023 The Hearthside Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors was recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.  2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 03/31/21 – 03/21/22 (Source: Forbes.com).  The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion.  Self-completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.



* 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager - 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager - The Five Star Wealth Manager award was issued on October 1, 2021 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period December 28, 2020 through August 6, 2021. 5635 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 382 (7% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The 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 FSP or this publication. 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 FSP in the future. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

 

Craig has over 20 years of financial services experience and holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and started his career in financial services at Smith Barney before moving to Wells Fargo Advisors in 2009.  In his years of experience, he’s discovered the importance of developing personalized retirement income strategies to help clients meet their goals. Whether a client wants to maintain flexibility and control of the principal or potentially grow the principal, he is determined to help clients find a solution to match their desired outcome. 

When he is not serving clients, he enjoys running, swimming, reading, and spending time with family. He is also actively involved in his community and an avid golfer. He lives with his wife in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

For 2023 The Hearthside Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors was recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.  2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 03/31/21 – 03/21/22 (Source: Forbes.com).  The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion.  Self-completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.



 

Craig has been named one of the Five Star Wealth Manager* award recipient each year from 2013 to 2021

* 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager - This award was issued on October 1, 2021 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period December 28, 2020 through August 6, 2021. 5635 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 382 (7% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The 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 FSP or this publication. 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 FSP in the future. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

2020 - This award was issued on October 1, 2020 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period January 6, 2020 through August 7, 2020. 4636 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 356 (8% of candidates) were named 2020 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2019 - This award was issued on October 1, 2019 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period January 7, 2019 through August 9, 2019. 5430 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 429 (8% of candidates) were named 2019 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2018 - This award was issued on 10/1/18 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 01/12/2018 through 08/17/2018. 5449 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 435 (8% of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2017 - This award was issued on 10/1/17 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 12/16/2016 through 08/3/2017. 3781 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 438 (12% of candidates) were named 2017 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2016 - This award was issued on 9/1/16 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 2/26/2016 through 08/19/2016. 3411 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 725 (21% of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2015 - This award was issued on 10/1/15 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 2/4/2015 through 08/3/2015. 5833 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 716 (12% of candidates) were named 2015 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2014 - This award was issued on 10/1/14 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 2/4/2013 through 08/3/2013. 8161 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 744 (9% of candidates) were named 2014 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2013 - This award was issued on 10/1/13 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 2/4/2012 through 08/3/2012. 3998 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 772 (19% of candidates) were named 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers.

Mike specializes in helping small business owners develop advanced planning solutions with a focus on tax-efficiencies.

Mike graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and earned his MBA from University of Chicago. He worked as a CPA^® with Deloitte and as the CFO for CETCO Industries before moving his focus to wealth planning. He holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® and started his career in financial services at Smith Barney before moving to Wells Fargo Advisors.

When away from the office, he enjoys golfing, running, and biking and is active with the Entrepreneurial Roundtable Group of the University of Chicago. He has two grown children, two grandchildren, and lives with his wife and their cat in Green Oaks, Illinois. 

For 2023 The Hearthside Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors was recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams.  2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 03/31/21 – 03/21/22 (Source: Forbes.com).  The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion.  Self-completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

Mike has been named one of the Five Star Wealth Manager* award recipient each year from 2013 to 2021. Blending all his years of expertise in accountancy, corporate finance, and financial services gives him an integrated perspective. This experience helps business owners and high net worth families organize their financial story, plan for their future, and achieve their goals. He believes objectives-based planning potentially places clients in a better position to plan for retirement on their own terms.







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* 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager - This award was issued on October 1, 2021 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period December 28, 2020 through August 6, 2021. 5635 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 382 (7% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The 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 FSP or this publication. 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 FSP in the future. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

2020 - This award was issued on October 1, 2020 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period January 6, 2020 through August 7, 2020. 4636 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 356 (8% of candidates) were named 2020 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2019 - This award was issued on October 1, 2019 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period January 7, 2019 through August 9, 2019. 5430 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 429 (8% of candidates) were named 2019 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2018 - This award was issued on 10/1/18 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 01/12/2018 through 08/17/2018. 5449 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 435 (8% of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2017 - This award was issued on 10/1/17 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 12/16/2016 through 08/3/2017. 3781 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 438 (12% of candidates) were named 2017 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2016 - This award was issued on 9/1/16 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 2/26/2016 through 08/19/2016. 3411 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 725 (21% of candidates) were named 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2015 - This award was issued on 10/1/15 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 2/4/2015 through 08/3/2015. 5833 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 716 (12% of candidates) were named 2015 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2014 - This award was issued on 10/1/14 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 2/4/2013 through 08/3/2013. 8161 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 744 (9% of candidates) were named 2014 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2013 - This award was issued on 10/1/13 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 2/4/2012 through 08/3/2012. 3998 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 772 (19% of candidates) were named 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers.

 

Ron concentrates on retirement strategies for the transition of wealth for multigenerational families and simplifying the process.

Ron graduated from Elmhurst College, earned his MBA from DePaul University, and has over 20 years of experience. He has been named one of the Five Star Wealth Manager* award recipient each year from 2019 - 2022. He began his career at Smith Barney. Throughout his career, his aim has been to simplify the often overcomplicated investment planning process. He approaches all clients with tremendous respect and gives personalized attention so that individuals and families can organize their finances and help achieve their goals. Demystifying financial jargon is his constant goal. In doing so, he believes he has a way of cutting through the clutter and prioritizing critical information for his clients.

In his free time, he enjoys hiking and Cross Fit and being outdoors. He has two grown children and lives with his wife and one remaining child at home in Castle Pines, Colorado. 

For 2023 The Hearthside Wealth management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors was recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams. 2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 03/31/21 – 03/21/22 (Source: Forbes.com).  The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC.  Investment performance is not a criterion.  Self-completed survey was used for rating.  This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.





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* 2022 Five Star Wealth Manager - The Five Star Wealth Manager award was issued on 10/1/22 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period 01/24/2022 through 07/29/2022. 4912 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 384 (8% of candidates) were named 2022 Five Star Wealth Managers. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. The award is based on 10 objective criteria. Eligibility criteria – required: 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative; 2. Actively licensed as a registered investment adviser or as a principal of a registered investment adviser firm for a minimum of 5 years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review (As defined by FSP, the wealth manager has not; A. Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine; B. Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them and/or a total of five settled, pending, dismissed or denied complaints with any regulatory authority or FSP’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through FSP’s consumer complaint process; feedback may not be representative of any one client’s experience; C. Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint; D. Filed for personal bankruptcy within the past 11 years; E. Been terminated from a financial services firm within the past 11 years; F. Been convicted of a felony); 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal standards; 5. Accepting new clients. Evaluation criteria – considered: 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Education and professional designations. FSP does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. The 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 FSP or this publication. 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 FSP in the future. Visit www.fivestarprofessional.com. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

2021 Five Star Wealth Manager - The Five Star Wealth Manager award was issued on October 1, 2021 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period December 28, 2020 through August 6, 2021. 5635 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 382 (7% of candidates) were named 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2020 Five Star Wealth Manager - This award was issued on October 1, 2020 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period January 6, 2020 through August 7, 2020. 4636 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 356 (8% of candidates) were named 2020 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2019 Five Star Wealth Manager - This award was issued on October 1, 2019 by Five Star Professional (FSP) for the time period January 7, 2019 through August 9, 2019. 5430 Chicago-area wealth managers were considered for the award; 429 (8% of candidates) were named 2019 Five Star Wealth Managers.

Focus

Mark’s focus is to create life- long client relationships built on a foundation of trust and client satisfaction. Each relationship begins by Mark working with clients to formulate and implement a comprehensive investment plan.  It continues through the provision of ongoing guidance and direction to help clients meet their financial goals.
 

Background and experience

Mark has been a professional in the securities business since 1987. His value is built on the experience and knowledge of investments, estate investment planning and the financial markets he has accumulated during that time.

In fact, Mark helped to build his practice by teaching education classes on the Fundamentals of Investing which covered the basics of stock and bonds to the more complex rules governing retirement and estate investment planning.

Mark received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Ever wanting to continue enhancement of his knowledge and skills, in 2004, Mark earned a certificate from DePaul University for the successful completion of a 52 week intensive Financial Planning program.  And in 2008, Mark received the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation after studying an additional 120 hours and passing a rigorous exam.
 

Away from the office

Mark is a supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in Chicago. He served on the Executive Committee of the JDRF and is currently a Sustaining Board Member. He has worked with members of The U. S. Congress in an effort to increase funding for the National Institute of Health in the hopes of finding a cure for those afflicted with Diabetes. To relax Mark enjoys skiing, sailing, bicycling, hiking and running. He has completed four marathons and three tri-state bike rides. Mark and his wife Sharon have one daughter and live in Chicago.

Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANICAL PLANNER^® professional with 16 years of industry experience. Before joining Hearthside Wealth Management Group, he worked as a financial planning analyst for UBS Financial Services. As an investment planner, Mark uses a personalized, goal-based approach to help clients make smart financial decisions and to help them realize what is possible. He discovered his passion for solving problems and helping others early on in his career and as a CFP^® practitioner, he is able to make a profound difference for the clients that he works with.

Mark obtained the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor designation from the College of Financial Planning in 2020. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Northern Illinois University and maintain FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations, along with Illinois Life and Health Insurance Licenses.

In his spare time, Mark enjoys exploring new restaurants with my wife, Megan, staying active, traveling, and rooting for my hometown Detroit sports teams. Additionally, he is involved in charitable work with organizations like CureSMA, The Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity.

Natalie focuses on all aspects of account administration facilitating a seamless process for clients and assisting with the due diligence and implementation of investment models.

She has served in various management and leadership roles in the financial services industry for more than 30 years. Natalie brings to her position a well-established background in operations, an enthusiasm for helping clients and offers our team valuable financial services expertise. She believes consistency, accuracy, good listening skills and follow through deliver high quality results and excellent client service. Prior to joining the Hearthside Wealth Management Group, she was the Assistant Operations Manager with Credit Suisse Securities LLC. She graduated from Indiana University and received her B.A. in French. She maintains FINRA securities licenses (Series 7, 63, 9/10, and 66) as well as an IL Life/Health insurance license.

When not serving clients, she enjoys reading, cooking Indian and other ethnic cuisines, and traveling whenever possible. She lives in Arlington Heights, IL with her husband and has one adult son in Seattle.


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Nancy is dedicated to strengthening the client relationship by offering customized concierge services designed to simplify the lives of her clients.

She has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. The majority of those were at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. There she held various roles beginning in the Wire & Order room for a brokerage firm, then trade checking for a market clearing house, and finally serving as the floor manager for a proprietary trading firm. She graduated from Creighton University. Her goal is to understand the needs of the client to provide effective and efficient results.

When not at work, she enjoys biking and attempting to golf with her husband. She has two college-aged children and lives with her husband in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Megan joined the Hearthside Wealth Management Group in 2023 and bringing 25 years of wealth management experience.  Prior to joining the group, she worked at Merrill Lynch Private Wealth Management for 17 years.

She excels in delivering attentive, caring and timely client service.  She is efficient, organized and offers administrative and operational support for clients’ diverse needs, supporting the team in its efforts to deliver the highest caliber of client experiences.

Megan received her B.S from University of Iowa where she studied finance. She currently holds her Series 7 and Series 63 FINRA registrations.

She lives in Naperville with her son Jax and her daughter Chase.

Heather Beavers joined Hearthside Wealth Management Group in 2023 and has worked in financial services for more than 15 years in various capacities. She has broad operations experience that includes client service, handling new accounts and direct business. In her role as transition specialist, she assisted independent consultants to help grow their business.  Heather is dedicated to customer service and prides herself on developing lasting relationships with clients.

Heather is happy to be back home in the Midwest after spending nearly a decade in Dallas, Texas area. She lives in Aurora, IL with her husband, toddler daughter and rescue dog.  Heather attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she majored in Film Studies. Heather is a part of toddler hiking and nature club.  When not embracing early childhood development, she enjoys trying cuisine from around the world and considers herself a foodie.