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Five Star Wealth Manager Criteria Determination of Award Winners Award candidates who satisfied 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers. Eligibility Criteria – Required 1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative. 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. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal firm 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. Regulatory Review 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 Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint Been convicted of a felony Within the past 11 years: Been terminated from a wealth management or financial services firm Filed for personal bankruptcy Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them (and no more than five total pending, dismissed, or denied) with any regulatory authority 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. A SELECT AWARD Finding a wealth manager who suits your needs can be a daunting task. In fact, many consumers have a hard time figuring out where to even begin. Sometimes, a few simple questions can set one off on the right path. Asking a wealth manager what makes working with him or her a unique experience can help you understand how they work and if their style meshes with your own. Further, asking a financial adviser to talk about any specialties they might have can help uncover skills you might find useful. Ultimately, how do you find an experienced wealth manager who you feel comfortable working with? One who has high retention rates? One who has undergone a thorough complaint and regulatory review? One who has tenure in the industry? Five Star Professional uses its own proprietary research methodology to name outstanding professionals, then works with publications such as MAGAZINE to get word out about award winners who satisfy 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria. Among many distinguishing attributes, the average one- year client retention rate for this year’s award winners is more than X percent. 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. 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. CITY award candidates were identified using internal and external research data. For the complete list of winners, go to www.fivestarprofessional.com. RESEARCH DISCLOSURES • 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 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 advisery 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. XX award candidates in the CITY area were considered for the Five Star Wealth Manager award. XX (approximately XX percent of the award candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers. 2018 CHICAGO AWARD WINNERS Connect with Five Star Wealth Managers SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGERS

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Page 1: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEALTH MANAGERS 2018 …guides.fivestarprofessional.com/2018/wm/WM18_SampleSection.pdf · SPECIAL ADERTISING SECTIN WEALTH MANAGERS Award winners are listed

Five Star Wealth Manager Criteria

Determination of Award WinnersAward candidates who satisfied 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

Eligibility Criteria – Required

1. Credentialed as a registered investment adviser or a registered investment adviser representative.

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. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal firm 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.

Regulatory ReviewAs 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

• Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint

• Been convicted of a felony

• Within the past 11 years:

– Been terminated from a wealth management or financial services firm

– Filed for personal bankruptcy

– Had more than a total of three settled or pending complaints filed against them (and no more than five total pending, dismissed, or denied) with any regulatory authority

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.

A SELECT AWARDFinding a wealth manager who suits your needs can be a daunting task. In fact, many consumers have a hard time figuring out where to even begin.

Sometimes, a few simple questions can set one off on the right path. Asking a wealth manager what makes working with him or her a unique experience can help you understand how they work and if their style meshes with your own. Further, asking a financial adviser to talk about any specialties they might have can help uncover skills you might find useful.

Ultimately, how do you find an experienced wealth manager who you feel comfortable working with? One who has high retention rates? One who has undergone a thorough complaint and regulatory review? One who has tenure in the industry?

Five Star Professional uses its own proprietary research methodology to name outstanding professionals, then works with publications such as MAGAZINE to get word out about award winners who satisfy 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria. Among many distinguishing attributes, the average one-year client retention rate for this year’s award winners is more than X percent. 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.

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. CITY award candidates were identified using internal and external research data.

For the complete list of winners, go to www.fivestarprofessional.com.

RESEARCH DISCLOSURES• 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 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 advisery 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.

• XX award candidates in the CITY area were considered for the Five Star Wealth Manager award. XX (approximately XX percent of the award candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

2018 CHICAGO AWARD WINNERSConnect with Five Star Wealth Managers

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Award winners are listed by profession, primary service and then alphabetically by last name.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified finanCial Planner™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) 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.

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Blake Adkins · Triangle Wealth Management

Bob Allen · Destiny of Wealth

Derek Andrews · Diamond Financial Page 4

Lisandra Auer · Triangle Wealth Management

Garfield Azcona · Skylark Investments

Francesco Badeaux · Pass Wealth On

Erin Bailey · Continuity Advisors

Pura Bark · BrickHouse

Maureen Barrett · FullCircle Advisors

Reuben Baskett · Unity

Cassandra Bass · FullCircle Advisors

Sue Bates · HighClass Financial

Eloise Becker · Wealth Nation

Pat Bennett · Skylark Investments

Patrick Bertelsen · FullCircle Advisors

Adam Boyter · Royalty Transit

Earnest Bradish · Restore Wealth

Alex Bradley · Triangle Wealth Management

Glenn Brewer · FullCircle Advisors

Douglas Brock · Present Financial

Carla Buchanan · Triangle Wealth Management

Jospeh Calderon · Parsons and Associates

Katelin Callaway · Seaside Wealth

Alberta Carr · Seaside Wealth

Miguel Chairez · FullCircle Advisors

Frances Chandler · Triangle Wealth Management

Irma Clarke · Pass Wealth On

Carmine Clepper · PeakPerformance Wealth

Caroline Collins · Triangle Wealth Management

Angella Comer · Wealth Nation

Percy Compos · Smith and Associates

Kathy Crawford · Present Financial

Danial Crumpler · Destiny of Wealth

Esther Curry · BrickHouse

Ryus Damashek · Waldorf Financial Page 9

Clayton Dearman · Smith and Associates

Ed Defoor · Wealth Nation

Samira DiMoro · Platinum Wealth Page 8

So Dubuc · HighClass Financial

Danna Duhon · Restore Wealth

Elton Dunkerson · Restore Wealth

Ilona Eakes · Seaside Wealth

Adolfo Egbert · Present Financial

Josefina Elliott · Parsons and Associates

Jeffery Erickson · Continuity Advisors

Cecile Eustice · Parsons and Associates

Wm Evans · Skylark Investments

Stella Ferguson · Wealth Nation

Georgann Fermin · Present Financial

Carrie Fields · PeakPerformance Wealth

Rufina Finchum · Royalty Transit

Tory Flury · Pass Wealth On

Johana Ford · Triangle Wealth Management

Roger Ford · Unity

Jeanice Fraise · HighClass Financial

Lydia Frank · Unity

Aline Friel · Present Financial

Bernie Fries · Continuity Advisors

Ida Galyon · FullCircle Advisors

Ana Gardner · PeakPerformance Wealth

Michelle George · Smith and Associates

Huong German · Continuity Advisors

Henry Gold · Oaktree Financial Page 11

Dominic Gonzales · BrickHouse

Mark Gonzalez · Royalty Transit

Jesus Govea · FullCircle Advisors

Ellis Graves · Present Financial

Jana Gray · Wealth Nation

Kevin Greene · HighClass Financial

Lena Greer · Parsons and Associates

Archie Gremillion · HighClass Financial

Harry Griffin · Pass Wealth On

Rachael Griffith · Royalty Transit

Vivian Guerrero · Destiny of Wealth

Edmundo Hagemann · HighClass Financial

Viola Hammond · Present Financial

Rea Hanel · Destiny of Wealth

Bonnie Hansen · Hit Wealth

Marcus Harrison · Pass Wealth On Page 10

Inez Hart · Restore Wealth

Brittany Hawkins · PeakPerformance Wealth

Valeri Heard · PeakPerformance Wealth

Quintin Heatley · BrickHouse

Lewis Heit · Destiny of Wealth

Bertram Hibdon · Seaside Wealth

Gabriella Hildebrandt · Skylark Investments

Euna Hirata · Destiny of Wealth

Karen Hogan · Pass Wealth On

Sharlene Hosking · Smith and Associates

Beulah Howell · Pass Wealth On

Jack Hukill · Skylark Investments

Theron Hulse · PeakPerformance Wealth

Kyle James · Parkview Financial Page 10

Mitchel Jimmerson · Present Financial

Garrett Johnson · Continuity Advisors

Nadene Johnston · Wealth Nation

Lloyd Kelly · Destiny of Wealth

Francis Kennedy · Smith and Associates

Margaret Kimbrough · HighClass Financial

Jeanmarie Kirkpatrick · Present Financial

Han Klingman · Wealth Nation

Wilbur Knight · Skylark Investments

Lauren Kovar · Unity

Annamae Kucharski · PeakPerformance Wealth

Shara Lamy · Skylark Investments

Coletta Lancaster · Unity

Yolanda Larson · Triangle Wealth Management

Nakita Lathan · Restore Wealth

Darla Lawrence · Seaside Wealth

Toney Leaman · BrickHouse

Alvin Lee · PeakPerformance Wealth

Terrell Leveque · Hit Wealth

Phoebe Licata · Pass Wealth On

Waneta Lones · Parsons and Associates

Latoya Luna · Unity

Elmer Lynch · Seaside Wealth

Kaitlyn Magallon · Triangle Wealth Management

Edwin Mann · BrickHouse

Felipe Manning · HighClass Financial

Tennille Markey · Skylark Investments

Samantha Martz · Oaktree Financial Page 11

Emma Matessi · Platinum Wealth Page 11

Nina Mathers · Lakeshore Financial Page 11

Gabriel Mccoy · Present Financial

Angelic Mcgirt · FullCircle Advisors

Ashley Miller · Oaktree Financial Page 11

Marlana Miranda · FullCircle Advisors

Rachell Monaco · Pass Wealth On

Mable Neal · Smith and Associates

Tyrone Neisler · Wealth Nation

Elizabeth Nelson · Sunrise Wealth Management Page 11

Andy Olson · Destiny of Wealth

Darrin Osborne · PeakPerformance Wealth

Cori Ouzts · Royalty Transit

Lee Page · Smith and Associates

Winston Parten · Restore Wealth

Teisha Pauling · BrickHouse

Kris Peach · Unity

Floyd Perkins · Continuity Advisors

Janae Pharis · Unity

Brad Phillips · Lakeshore Financial Page 2 & 3

Andy Piner · Seaside Wealth

Mathew Poole · BrickHouse

Tim Pratt · Wealth Nation

Shelia Price · Wealth Nation

Nereida Radel · BrickHouse

Mohamed Rall · Wealth Nation

Rhonda Ramirez · Royalty Transit

Carline Reaper · Royalty Transit

Lonnie Reyes · Unity

Yvette Riley · Seaside Wealth

Ignacio Roberson · Restore Wealth

Hattie Roberts · Wealth Nation

Michael Rose · Investment Group Page 7

Nicolas Rosenblatt · Continuity Advisors

Kirk Ruiz · Parsons and Associates

Christeen Ryles · Destiny of Wealth

Jake Sabala · Skylark Investments

Edna Santos · Seaside Wealth

Vern Scheck · HighClass Financial

Marian Schmidt · Restore Wealth

Ellen Schultz · BrickHouse

Toni Scott · Skylark Investments

Zachariah Selman · Seaside Wealth

Alvina Serino · PeakPerformance Wealth

Tasha Sherman · Skylark Investments

Rochelle Sims · Skylark Investments

Emilio Smith · Present Financial

Robert Swanson · Oaktree Financial Page 11

Frank White · Neighborhood Financial Page10

Katherine Youngblood · Oaktree Financial Page 11

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The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), 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 Five Star Professional, 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 Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’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. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. 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 client’s 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 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 Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. XXXX CITY wealth managers were considered for the award; XXX (XX percent of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), 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 Five Star Professional, 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 Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’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. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. 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 client’s 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 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 Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. XXXX CITY wealth managers were considered for the award; XXX (XX percent of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

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MEET THE TEAM

Susan Lerner Rosemarie Duget Erin DouglasCFP®, Financial Advisor Financial Advisor CFP®, Financial Advisor

Phone: [email protected]

Phone: [email protected]

Phone: [email protected]

Knowledge, Experience and Integrity

Brad Phillips

Five-year winner Brad Phillips, Senior Financial Advisor

Brad has more than 30 years of experience serving customers and the local community. His philosophy is to work with honesty and integrity every day, and to off er exceptional customer service. He pays close attention to each client’s specifi c situation, listening to their needs, working closely with them, and making it his goal to forge lifelong relationships.

The complexity of the current fi nancial marketplace makes it more important than ever to have a balanced approach to investing, guided by expert counsel and experience. Brad believes in a proactive approach to wealth management to minimize risks and provide greater opportunities.

Brad has built a reputation for providing trustworthy, well-researched advice to his clients. He uses a proprietary planning model that allows him to create a highly customized plan to meet each investor’s needs.

Lakeshore Financial was founded in 1987 as a full-service fi nancial services fi rm built on a foundation of trust and respect. Over the decades it has remained on the forefront of providing sophisticated wealth management solutions and advice to grow, manage, preserve and transfer wealth. Lakeshore Financial has a tradition of excellence that has helped establish and maintain its good name in the community for decades.

Clients include both retirees and pre-retirees Active volunteer in the local community through American Red Cross, Feed My Children and The Boys and Girls Club

With Lakeshore Financial for two decades where he has had the privilege to work with a strong team of innovative professionals with talent and integrity

30-plus years’ experience

Our philosophy is to work with honesty and integrity every day, and to offer exceptional customer service

Five-year Five Star Wealth Manager award winner Brad Phillips

H I G H L I G H T S

5200 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 312-555-2238

[email protected]

CONTACT FOLLOW@lakeshorefinancial#lakeshorefinancial

3YEAR

WINNER

3YEAR

WINNER

Wealth Manager Award Winner Wealth Manager Award Winner

6YEAR

WINNER

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The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), 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 Five Star Professional, 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 Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’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. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. 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 client’s 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 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 Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. XXXX CITY wealth managers were considered for the award; XXX (XX percent of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), 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 Five Star Professional, 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 Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’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. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. 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 client’s 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 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 Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. XXXX CITY wealth managers were considered for the award; XXX (XX percent of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

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Providing Trustworthy, Well-Researched Advice

Headquarters in Illinois

2000 Lone Star Parkway, Suite 300Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 206-984-3256www.diamondfinancial.com

CONTACT FOLLOW

@DiamondFinancial#DiamondFinancial

Diamond Financial was founded in 1950 as a full-service fi nancial services fi rm built on a foundation of trust and respect. Over the decades it has remained on the forefront of providing sophisticated wealth management solutions and advice to grow, manage, preserve and transfer wealth.

Diamond Financial has a tradition of excellence that has helped establish and maintain its good name in the community for decades. The complexity of the current fi nancial marketplace makes it more important than ever to have a balanced approach to investing, guided by expert counsel and experience. Diamond Financial believes in a proactive approach to wealth management to minimize risks and provide greater opportunities.

Diamond Financial

Left to right: Four-year winner James Smith; Erica Swanson; Seven-year winner Derek Andrews, CFP®;Three-year winner Maureen Walters, CFP®; Joseph Anderson

Comprehensive wealth managementClients include both retirees and pre-retirees. 32 years offinancial services industry experience

Portfolio design, financial and retirement planning Series 7 and 63 FINRA Registrations

HIGHLIGHTS

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S. which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. ©2018 Diamond Financial, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC.

7YEAR

WINNER

Wealth Manager Award Winner Wealth Manager Award Winner

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The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), 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 Five Star Professional, 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 Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’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. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. 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 client’s 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 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 Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. XXXX CITY wealth managers were considered for the award; XXX (XX percent of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

W E A LT H M A N A G E R S

Wealth Manager Award Winner

Five-year winner Brad Phillips, Senior Financial Advisor

5200 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 312-555-2238brad.phillips@lakeshorefinancial.comlakeshorefinancial.com

C O N T A C T F O L L O W@lakeshorefinancial#lakeshorefinancial

2YEAR

WINNER

Clients include both retirees and pre-retirees

Member FINRA and SIPC.

Brad has more than 30 years of experience serving customers and the local community. His philosophy is to work with honesty and integrity every day, and to off er exceptional customer service. He pays close attention to each client’s specifi c situation, listening to their needs, working closely with them, and making it his goal to forge lifelong relationships.

The complexity of the current fi nancial marketplace makes it more important than ever to have a balanced approach to investing, guided by expert counsel and experience. Brad believes in a proactive approach to wealth management to minimize risks and provide greater opportunities.

Brad has built a reputation for providing trustworthy, well-researched advice to his clients. He uses a proprietary planning model that allows him to create a highly customized plan to meet each investor’s needs.

H I G H L I G H T S

Series 7 and 63 FINRA Registrations

Brad PhillipsSenior Financial Advisor

Wealth Manager Award Winner

5YEAR

WINNER

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The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), 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 Five Star Professional, 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 Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’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. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. 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 client’s 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 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 Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. XXXX CITY wealth managers were considered for the award; XXX (XX percent of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

W E A LT H M A N A G E R S

Investment Group

Customized Strategies for Individuals and Business

33 years of financial services industry experience

Providing dynamic financial plans using state-of-the-art technology to tie it all together; keeping clients informed

Helping our clients to make better decisions now and for the long term

Four-year winner Michael Rose, CFP®, ChFC®, Financial Advisor; Robin Stone, Administrative Assistant; Three-year winner Alfred Salva, CFP®, AIF®, Principal; Two-year winner Nicole Westphal, AAMS®, AIF®, Principal;

Perry Edward, Financial Advisor; Christine Adam, Financial Advisor; Stephen Ward, CFP®

H I G H L I G H T S

Investment Group

799 Roosevelt Road,Building Four, Suite 301Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 630-790-9345www.InvestmentGroup.com

C O N T A C T F O L L O W@InvestmentGroup#InvestmentGroup

First, we thank our faithful clients. Since 1984, Investment Group has been built on personal relationships with incredible clients. We provide comprehensive planning and investment management for executives, business owners, professionals and retirees and serve as their fi nancial advocate and sounding board, helping them make informed decisions in all areas of their planning and investing.

• Extensive knowledge education and experience in the fi elds of investment and fi nancial management in both the corporate and personal arenas

• Understanding of the complex and ever evolving regulations and laws in relation to investment and asset management

• Pre-existing network of national contacts ready to provide relevant information about the market real estate trends etc.

• Constantly updated comprehension of diff erent economies and its impact on fi nancial positioning

• Sold communication skills attribute to retention of robust client relationships

Member FINRA and SIPC.

Wealth Manager Award Winner

4YEAR

WINNER

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The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), 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 Five Star Professional, 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 Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’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. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. 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 client’s 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 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 Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. XXXX CITY wealth managers were considered for the award; XXX (XX percent of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

W E A LT H M A N A G E R S

Comprehensive Wealth Management

CFP®

Direct: [email protected]

platinum.com

Financial Advisor, CHFC®

[email protected]

platinum.com

CHFC®, CLTCDirect: 206-447-0000

[email protected]

CHFC®

Direct: [email protected]

platinum.com

CLU®, CHFC®

Direct: [email protected]

platinum.com

Financial AdvisorDirect: 206-447-0000

[email protected]

CLU®, CHFC®, CLTCDirect: 206-447-0000

[email protected]

CFP®, CHFC®

Direct: [email protected]

platinum.com

CLU®, CHFC®

Direct: [email protected]

platinum.com

Financial Advisor, CFP®

Direct: [email protected]

platinum.com

Geoffrey Danielson

Robert Swanson

Emma Nguyen

Samira DiMoro

Julia Walters

Nicholas Johnson

Lindsay Hawkins

Brianna Larson

Bruce Warner

Mitch Madison

WealthManagement

Platinum H I G H L I G H T S

2YEAR

WINNER

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WINNER

3YEAR

WINNER

3YEAR

WINNER

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WINNER

3YEAR

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WINNER

3YEAR

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3YEAR

WINNER

3200 West Elm SteetChicago, IL 60130Phone: [email protected]

C O N T A C T F O L L O W@platinum#platinum

Financial Advisor Group was founded in 1950 as a full-service fi nancial services fi rm built on a foundation of trust and respect. Over the decades it has remained on the forefront of providing sophisticated wealth management solutions and advice to grow, manage, preserve and transfer wealth. Financial Advisor Group has a tradition of excellence that has helped establish and maintain its good name in the community for decades.

The complexity of the current fi nancial marketplace makes it more important than ever to have a balanced approach to investing, guided by expert counsel and experience. Financial Advisor Group believes in a proactive approach to wealth management to minimize risks and provide greater opportunities

Providing dynamic financial plans using state-of-the-art technology to tie it all together; keeping clients informed

Helping our clients to make better decisions now and for the long term

Platinum Wealth Management

Member FINRA and SIPC.

Wealth Manager Award WinnerWealth Manager Award Winner

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The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), 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 Five Star Professional, 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 Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’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. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. 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 client’s 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 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 Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. XXXX CITY wealth managers were considered for the award; XXX (XX percent of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

W E A LT H M A N A G E R S

Rhyus Damashek

Left to right: Bernie Briskman; Eloise Briskman;Three-year winner Rhyus Damashek

C O N T A C T

Rhyus has more than 10 years of experience serving customers and the local community. His philosophy is to work with honesty and integrity every day, and to off er exceptional customer service. He pays close attention to each client’s specifi c situation, listening to their needs, working closely with them, and making it his goal to forge lifelong relationships.

2000 Lone Star Parkway, Suite 300 • Chicago, IL 60130 • Phone: [email protected] • www.waldorffinancial.com

3YEAR

WINNER

Senior Financial Advisor

Member FINRA and SIPC.

Clients include both retirees and pre-retirees

Comprehensive wealth management

Two decades of experience

Portfolio design, fi nancial planning and retirement planning

F O L L O W @waldorffinancial.com#waldorffinancial.com

Wealth Manager Award Winner

Wealth Manager Award Winner

Brad has more than 30 years of experience serving customers and the local community. His philosophy is to work with honesty and integrity every day, and to off er exceptional customer service. He pays close attention to each client’s specifi c situation, listening to their needs, working closely with them, and making it his goal to forge lifelong relationships.

Brad Phillips

5200 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900 • Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 312-555-2238 • [email protected]

Five-year winner Brad Phillips, Senior Financial Advisor

C O N T A C T

H I G H L I G H T S

Senior Financial Advisor

Knowledge, Experience and Integrity

Comprehensive wealth management

Portfolio design, financial planning and retirement planning

Clients include both retirees and pre-retirees.

Member FINRA and SIPC.

Wealth Manager Award Winner

5YEAR

WINNER

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The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), 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 Five Star Professional, 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 Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’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. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. 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 client’s 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 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 Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. XXXX CITY wealth managers were considered for the award; XXX (XX percent of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

W E A LT H M A N A G E R S

892 Washington Avenue • Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 206-522-1893 • [email protected]

www.neighborhoodfinancial.com

Knowledge, Experienceand Integrity

Neighborhood Financial

Accreditations and awards:• Three-year Five Star Wealth Manager• 32 years of fi nancial services

industry experience• Series 7 and 63 FINRA registrations• Neighborhood Financial Platinum

PracticeSpecialties and interests:• Comprehensive wealth management• Portfolio design• Financial planning• Retirement planning

3YEAR

WINNER

CHFC®, CLTCFrank White

Member FINRA/SIPC.Wealth Manager Award Winner

12363 Eleventh Street East, Suite 312• Chicago, IL 32374Phone: 234-345-2364 • [email protected]

Parkview.com • #KyleFinancial

The complexity of the current financial marketplace makes it more important than ever to have a balanced approach to investing, guided by expert counsel and experience.

Innovative Professional With Talent and Integrity

Parkview Financial Services

• Active volunteer in the local community through American Red Cross, Feed My Children and The Boys and Girls Club

• Comprehensive wealth management• Portfolio design• Financial and retirement planning

Financial AdvisorKyle James

Member FINRA/SIPC.Wealth Manager Award Winner

4YEAR

WINNER

Wealth Manager Award Winner

Knowledge, Experienceand Integrity

JMB Wealth Advisors

“It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.” — George Lorimer

CHFC®, CLTCMarcus Harrison

532 First Street Northwest • Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 206-442-7777

[email protected] • www.jmbwealth.com

Specialties and interests:• Comprehensive wealth

management• Portfolio design• Financial planning• Retirement planning

Member FINRA/SIPC.

Wealth Manager Award Winner

7YEAR

WINNER

5200 Fourth Ave. S, Ste. 900 • Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 312-555-2238 • brad.phillips@lakeshorefi nancial.com

lakeshorefinancial.com

Brad has more than 30 years of experience serving customers and the local community. His philosophy is to work with honesty and integrity every day, and to offer exceptional customer service. He pays close attention to each client’s specific situation, listening to their needs, working closely with them, and making it his goal to forge lifelong relationships.

Knowledge, Experience and Integrity

• Comprehensive wealth management• Portfolio design• Financial planning• Retirement planning

Senior Financial AdvisorBrad Phillips

Member FINRA/SIPC.Wealth Manager Award Winner

5YEAR

WINNER

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The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), 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 Five Star Professional, 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 Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process. Unfavorable feedback may have been discovered through a check of complaints registered with a regulatory authority or complaints registered through Five Star Professional’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. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers. Award does not evaluate quality of services provided to clients. Once awarded, wealth managers may purchase additional profile ad space or promotional products. 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 client’s 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 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 Five Star Professional in the future. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to fivestarprofessional.com. XXXX CITY wealth managers were considered for the award; XXX (XX percent of candidates) were named 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.

W E A LT H M A N A G E R S

Samantha pays close attention to each client’s specific situation, listening to their needs, working closely with them, and making it her goal to forge lifelong relationships.

Financial

CFP®, CPASamantha Martz

2000 Lone Star Parkway, Suite 300 • Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 206-984-3253 • samantha.martz@oaktreefi nancial.com

www.oaktreefi nancial.com

The complexity of the current financial marketplace makes it more important than ever to have a balanced approach to investing, guided by expert counsel and experience.

Wealth Manager Award Winner

Member FINRA and SIPC.Wealth Manager Award Winner

7YEAR

WINNER

Member FINRA and SIPC.Wealth Manager Award Winner

Elizabeth pays close attention to each client’s specific situation, listening to their needs, working closely with them, and making it her goal to forge lifelong relationships.

Wealth Management, Inc.

ChFC®, CLTCElizabeth Nelson

532 First Street Northwest • Chicago, IL 60130 • Phone: [email protected] • www.Sunrise.com

The complexity of the current financial marketplace makes it more important than ever to have a balanced approach to investing, guided by expert counsel and experience.

6YEAR

WINNER

• Wealth management• Portfolio design• Financial planning• Retirement planning

WealthManagement

Platinum

CFP®, CHFC®, Financial AdvisorEmma Mattesi

3200 West Elm Steet • Chicago, IL 60130 • Phone: [email protected] • www.PlatinumWealth.com

Comprehensive Wealth Management

Member FINRA and SIPC.Wealth Manager Award Winner

4YEAR

WINNER

• Focusing on advanced retirement plan design and risk-managed portfolios

Financial

CFP®, CPA, Financial AdvisorHenry Gold

2000 Lone Star Parkway, Suite 300 • Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 206-984-3255 • Henry.Gold@oaktreefi nancial.com

www.oaktreefi nancial.com

A Tradition of Excellence

Member FINRA and SIPC.Wealth Manager Award Winner

2YEAR

WINNER

Katherine pays close attention to each client’s specifi c situation, listening to their needs, working closely with them, and making it her goal to forge lifelong relationships.The complexity of the current fi nancial marketplace makes it more important than ever to have a balanced approach to investing, guided by expert counsel and experience.

Financial

MBA, Financial AdvisorKatherine Youngblood

2000 Lone Star Pky., Ste. 300 • Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 206-984-3256 • katherine.yougblood@oaktreefi nancial.com

www.oaktreefi nancial.com

A Tradition of Excellence

Wealth Manager Award Winner

6YEAR

WINNER

Wealth Manager Award Winner

With Lakeshore Financial for two decades where she has had the privilege to work with a strong team of innovative professionals with talent and integrity.

• Portfolio design• Financial planning

• Retirement planning• Wealth management

Clients Include Both Retirees and Pre-Retirees

CFP®Nina Mathers

777 Pondview Ct. • Chicago, IL 60130 •Phone : 206-312-7444N.Mathers@lakeshorefi nancial.com • lakeshorefi nancial.com

Member FINRA and SIPC.Wealth Manager Award Winner

6YEAR

WINNER

Wealth Manager Award Winner

With OakTree Financial for two decades he has had the privilege to work with a strong team of innovative professionals with talent and integrity.

Financial

• Portfolio design• Financial planning• Retirement planning

A Tradition of Excellence

CLU®, CHFC®, CLTCRobert Swanson

2000 Lone Star Parkway, Suite 300 • Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 206-984-3255

robert.swanson@oaktreefi nancial.com8 • www.oaktreefi nancial.com Member FINRA and SIPC.Wealth Manager Award Winner

6YEAR

WINNER

Brad has more than 30 years of experience serving customers and the local community. His philosophy is to work with honesty and integrity every day, and to offer exceptional customer service. He pays close attention to each client’s specific needs, helping them reach their goals.

Senior Financial AdvisorBrad Phillips

5200 Fourth Ave. S, Ste. 900• Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 312-555-2238 • brad.phillips@lakeshorefi nancial.com

lakeshorefi nancial.com

Knowledge, Experience and Integrity

Member FINRA and SIPC.Wealth Manager Award Winner

5YEAR

WINNER

Member FINRA and SIPC.Wealth Manager Award Winner

• Wealth management• Portfolio design• Financial planning• Retirement planning• Knowledge,• Experience• Integrity

Financial

CRPC®, CFP®Ashley Miller

3YEAR

WINNER

2000 Lone Star Parkway, Suite 300 • Chicago, IL 60130Phone: 206-984-3256 • ashley.miller@oaktreefi nancial.com

www.oaktreefi nancial.com

A Tradition of Excellence

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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified finanCial Planner™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) 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.

Award winners are listed by profession, primary service and then alphabetically by last name.

F I V E S T A R P R O F E S S I O N A L . C O M #fivestarprofessionalaward 13

Blake Adkins · Triangle Wealth Management

Bob Allen · Destiny of Wealth

Derek Andrews · Diamond Financial

Lisandra Auer · Triangle Wealth Management

Garfield Azcona · Skylark Investments

Francesco Badeaux · Pass Wealth On

Erin Bailey · Continuity Advisors

Pura Bark · BrickHouse

Maureen Barrett · FullCircle Advisors

Reuben Baskett · Unity

Cassandra Bass · FullCircle Advisors

Sue Bates · HighClass Financial

Eloise Becker · Wealth Nation

Pat Bennett · Skylark Investments

Patrick Bertelsen · FullCircle Advisors

Adam Boyter · Royalty Transit

Earnest Bradish · Restore Wealth

Alex Bradley · Triangle Wealth Management

Glenn Brewer · FullCircle Advisors

Douglas Brock · Present Financial

Carla Buchanan · Triangle Wealth Management

Jospeh Calderon · Parsons and Associates

Katelin Callaway · Seaside Wealth

Alberta Carr · Seaside Wealth

Miguel Chairez · FullCircle Advisors

Frances Chandler · Triangle Wealth Management

Irma Clarke · Pass Wealth On

Carmine Clepper · PeakPerformance Wealth

Caroline Collins · Triangle Wealth Management

Angella Comer · Wealth Nation

Percy Compos · Smith and Associates

Kathy Crawford · Present Financial

Danial Crumpler · Destiny of Wealth

Esther Curry · BrickHouse

Ryus Damashek · Waldorf Financial

Clayton Dearman · Smith and Associates

Ed Defoor · Wealth Nation

Samira DiMoro · Platinum Wealth

So Dubuc · HighClass Financial

Danna Duhon · Restore Wealth

Elton Dunkerson · Restore Wealth

Ilona Eakes · Seaside Wealth

Adolfo Egbert · Present Financial

Josefina Elliott · Parsons and Associates

Jeffery Erickson · Continuity Advisors

Cecile Eustice · Parsons and Associates

Wm Evans · Skylark Investments

Stella Ferguson · Wealth Nation

Georgann Fermin · Present Financial

Carrie Fields · PeakPerformance Wealth

Rufina Finchum · Royalty Transit

Tory Flury · Pass Wealth On

Johana Ford · Triangle Wealth Management

Roger Ford · Unity

Jeanice Fraise · HighClass Financial

Lydia Frank · Unity

Aline Friel · Present Financial

Bernie Fries · Continuity Advisors

Ida Galyon · FullCircle Advisors

Ana Gardner · PeakPerformance Wealth

Michelle George · Smith and Associates

Huong German · Continuity Advisors

Henry Gold · Oaktree Financial

Dominic Gonzales · BrickHouse

Mark Gonzalez · Royalty Transit

Jesus Govea · FullCircle Advisors

Ellis Graves · Present Financial

Jana Gray · Wealth Nation

Kevin Greene · HighClass Financial

Lena Greer · Parsons and Associates

Archie Gremillion · HighClass Financial

Harry Griffin · Pass Wealth On

Rachael Griffith · Royalty Transit

Vivian Guerrero · Destiny of Wealth

Edmundo Hagemann · HighClass Financial

Viola Hammond · Present Financial

Rea Hanel · Destiny of Wealth

Bonnie Hansen · Hit Wealth

Marcus Harrison · Pass Wealth On

Inez Hart · Restore Wealth

Brittany Hawkins · PeakPerformance Wealth

Valeri Heard · PeakPerformance Wealth

Quintin Heatley · BrickHouse

Lewis Heit · Destiny of Wealth

Bertram Hibdon · Seaside Wealth

Gabriella Hildebrandt · Skylark Investments

Euna Hirata · Destiny of Wealth

Karen Hogan · Pass Wealth On

Sharlene Hosking · Smith and Associates

Beulah Howell · Pass Wealth On

Jack Hukill · Skylark Investments

Theron Hulse · PeakPerformance Wealth

Kyle James · Parkview Financial

Mitchel Jimmerson · Present Financial

Garrett Johnson · Continuity Advisors

Nadene Johnston · Wealth Nation

Lloyd Kelly · Destiny of Wealth

Francis Kennedy · Smith and Associates

Margaret Kimbrough · HighClass Financial

Jeanmarie Kirkpatrick · Present Financial

Han Klingman · Wealth Nation

Wilbur Knight · Skylark Investments

Lauren Kovar · Unity

Annamae Kucharski · PeakPerformance Wealth

Shara Lamy · Skylark Investments

Coletta Lancaster · Unity

Yolanda Larson · Triangle Wealth Management

Nakita Lathan · Restore Wealth

Darla Lawrence · Seaside Wealth

Toney Leaman · BrickHouse

Alvin Lee · PeakPerformance Wealth

Terrell Leveque · Hit Wealth

Phoebe Licata · Pass Wealth On

Waneta Lones · Parsons and Associates

Latoya Luna · Unity

Elmer Lynch · Seaside Wealth

Kaitlyn Magallon · Triangle Wealth Management

Edwin Mann · BrickHouse

Felipe Manning · HighClass Financial

Tennille Markey · Skylark Investments

Samantha Martz · Oaktree Financial

Emma Matessi · Platinum Wealth

Nina Mathers · Lakeshore Financial

Gabriel Mccoy · Present Financial

Angelic Mcgirt · FullCircle Advisors

Ashley Miller · Oaktree Financial

Marlana Miranda · FullCircle Advisors

Rachell Monaco · Pass Wealth On

Mable Neal · Smith and Associates

Tyrone Neisler · Wealth Nation

Elizabeth Nelson · Sunrise Wealth Management

Andy Olson · Destiny of Wealth

Darrin Osborne · PeakPerformance Wealth

Cori Ouzts · Royalty Transit

Lee Page · Smith and Associates

Winston Parten · Restore Wealth

Teisha Pauling · BrickHouse

Kris Peach · Unity

Floyd Perkins · Continuity Advisors

Janae Pharis · Unity

Brad Phillips · Lakeshore Financial

Andy Piner · Seaside Wealth

Mathew Poole · BrickHouse

Tim Pratt · Wealth Nation

Shelia Price · Wealth Nation

Nereida Radel · BrickHouse

Mohamed Rall · Wealth Nation

Rhonda Ramirez · Royalty Transit

Carline Reaper · Royalty Transit

Lonnie Reyes · Unity

Yvette Riley · Seaside Wealth

Ignacio Roberson · Restore Wealth

Hattie Roberts · Wealth Nation

Michael Rose · Investment Group

Nicolas Rosenblatt · Continuity Advisors

Kirk Ruiz · Parsons and Associates

Christeen Ryles · Destiny of Wealth

Jake Sabala · Skylark Investments

Edna Santos · Seaside Wealth

Vern Scheck · HighClass Financial

Marian Schmidt · Restore Wealth

Ellen Schultz · BrickHouse

Toni Scott · Skylark Investments

Zachariah Selman · Seaside Wealth

Alvina Serino · PeakPerformance Wealth

Tasha Sherman · Skylark Investments

Rochelle Sims · Skylark Investments

Emilio Smith · Present Financial

Robert Swanson · Oaktree Financial

Frank White · Neighborhood Financial

Katherine Youngblood · Oaktree Financial