Business Description

I believe financial independence, or the freedom to live life as you wish without depending on an employer, is acheived on purpose, not by chance. It takes financial discipline, dictated by a financial plan, not just a series of investment transactions or opportunistic trading. I am a Certified Financial Planner practitioner that works closely with individuals and families in several phases of life such as pre-retirement, retirement, divorce, and inheritance. Commitment to my clients' well-being, uncompromising ethics, and outstanding service have built my solid reputation as a financial advisor, which is why I continuously receive referrals from satisfied clients.

General Information

Gender:

Male

CRD#:

4330638

Name of Broker/Dealer:

Raymond James Financial Services

States Licensed in:

IL, WI, FL, MO

Years of Experience in Financial Services:

Number of Years with Current Firm:

I work with the following types of clients:

Individual Investors, Non-Profit Organizations, Businesses

Education

Academic Background

BS, Management - Purdue University
College for Financial Planning

Services

Investment Types:

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Bonds, Stocks, Annuities, Insurance, Mutual Funds, Alternative Investments

Qualifications & Memberships

Certifications, Accreditations & Designations:

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certificant, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)

Securities Licenses:

Series 63, Series 7, Series 65

Insurance and Annuity Licenses:

Long Term Care, Variable Life, Variable Annuity, Life, Annuity

Financial Organization Memberships:

Financial Planning Association (FPA)

Non-Financial Organization Memberships:

Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, Faith in Action of McHenry County (non-profit assisting seniors), Crystal Lake Community Band

Firm Information

Number of Advisors in Office:

Up to 10 employees

Compliance

Registered Representative:

Yes

Investment Advisor Representative:

Yes

Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years:

I have a clean record

Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years:

I have a clean record

Compensation & Fees

I am a fee-based financial professional:

Yes

Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts:

$100,000

Compensation Methods:

Based on Assets, Flat Fee, Hourly

Fee % Based on Assets:

1 to 1.5

Additional Details on Charges:

Fees vary depending on services and size of investment portfolio.

Prepared By:

Dan Savas, CFP®