Free Speakers Chicago is a pro bono speakers bureau. These Financial guest speakers present at no cost on retirement planning, Social Security, estate planning, wills and trusts, college affordability, planned giving, and more. Every presentation is free to book, with no fees, no honorarium and no mileage.
Certified Financial Planner
The common thread that runs through Greg Kurinec’s life is joy in serving others. As a young boy, it came in the form of helping a neighbor by shoveling snow, mowing a lawn or just bringing in their garbage cans. More recently, it was launching a not-for-profit organization that supports families affected by cancer. Even
Law Offices of Robert J. Varak
I am a graduate of the University of Illinois (B.A, 1993) and The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1996), where I was recognized as a Dean’s Scholar. In nearly two decades as a practicing attorney I have focused on estate planning and business law both as a sole practitioner and as an associate with several
President, College Aid Planners, Inc.
Joe Orsolini is an expert in college planning who profoundly understands the intricate details of the college financial aid system, college savings plans and educational tax breaks. Joe specializes in serving the unique financial needs of parents who plan on sending their children to college. He draws from his many years of experience assisting families
Founder, Sonder Private Wealth Management
With over 30 years of experience, Sonder Wealth provides high-quality, holistic, and unbiased fee-only financial planning and investment management services to families, business owners, and non-profit organizations. In concert with your other advisors, Sonder Wealth can address the entire spectrum of challenging financial issues you may be facing today. From growing to preserving wealth, funding
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I believe it’s important to invest my time to understand what you’re working toward before you invest your money. It's also important to understand the level of risk you're comfortable accepting when investing so we can balance it with the steps necessary to reach your long-term goals. Whether you're
Attorney, Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP
Attorney Laurence Kline has for over forty years concentrated his practice in the areas of estate planning, and estate and trust administration. He is a partner of the law firm of Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP, a twenty-five lawyer firm with practice areas concentrating in the areas of Trusts & Estates, Litigation, Corporate and Real Estate.
President, Big Wave Advisors
David Nielsen is founder and President of Big Wave Advisors Inc. A visionary, an innovator and a gifted conceptual thinker, he has over 30 years experience as a money manager, trader and now financial coach to individuals and businesses alike. David has written articles for numerous publications and is author of Big Wave Flash Reports
Retirement Planning Attorney, Abednego Wealth Management
Laurie works to educate individuals that are in or nearing retirement on ways to protect and maximize their retirement accounts and other assets; minimize taxes and avoid IRS penalties associated with retirement accounts; and prepare estate planning documents. Abednego Wealth Management, Inc. was created out of pure necessity to the ever increasing retirement needs of
Financial Advisor , Westpoint Financial MassMutual
Using The Conversation Project we'll discuss Advance Health Care Directives and participants will leave with the tools to ensure that they're able to write and post one as soon as they've discussed it with their family and loved ones. My fictional novel about this subject is available on Amazon.com: Landslide Love. Professionally I've founded, sold,
Certified Financial Planner, DeRose Financial Planning Group
Karen is Managing Partner of DeRose Financial Planning Group, a premier fee-based financial planning and wealth management firm that helps clients create the life they value and the legacy they envision. Her clients include business owners, executives, and retirees. Her firm's philosophy is "Life Happens...Plan for It!" reflecting a focus on clients' personal and financial
Financial Advisor, Veritrust Wealth Management
Katie Morris is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional and co-founder of Veritrust Wealth Management. An 11-year industry veteran, Katie graduated with honors from Illinois Wesleyan University, earning a B.A. in Economics. Katie works extensively with busy professionals and their families throughout the Chicago area. As a working mother of three young children, Katie takes great
Founder, LPL Registered Principal at Prosperifi
I have designed and implemented over 700 wealth plans for entrepreneurs, their families and their businesses. These clients have the ability to control their own income and are serious about the path they have chosen to reach happiness and satisfaction in all aspects of their lives. Alongside financial and investment planning, I believe that true
