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I have been providing personal mortgage advice since 1990.

In 2007, my focus shifted to helping my clients with more than just getting a great mortgage. I felt obligated to educate my clients on the importance of choosing a mortgage plan that would complement their holistic financial plan. My goal became helping clients choose a mortgage plan that would improve their ability to: 1) save more for their retirement 2) save more for their child’s education 3) pay off all their high-interest debt 4) save more in their liquid cash rainy-day fund.

In 2008 I obtained my Series 65 Investment Adviser license. Now I am one of just a handful of people in America that hold a mortgage advisor and an investment advisor license simultaneously. With my investment advisor license comes the requirement for me to be a fiduciary. Fiduciaries are obligated by law to act in their client’s best interest, rather than operating out of self-interest. I take my fiduciary oath very seriously and therefore only make recommendations that are the best financial decision for my clients.

I spend a great deal of time with each client to develop a personal financial plan centered around the proper mortgage to meet their financial needs. I teach my clients that a mortgage is not a necessary evil, but a powerful financial tool. The concentration of my business is a broader goal of maximizing my clients’ wealth. I educate my clients about the importance of liquidity, diversification, rebalancing, and long-term investing in their holistic financial plans.

I don’t believe the American Dream is merely homeownership. I believe the real American Dream is financial security. I am educating everyone I can on how to accomplish this dream.

If you’re searching for an independent and objective advisor, who is looking out for your best interest and helping you reach financial security faster, it would be my pleasure to serve you.

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Luanne E
Jul 13, 2025
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Can I give an A++++? Name any component of this process, from start to finish, and Ed has been 110% the best! I would recommend Ed to anyone in need of assistance. There are few in ANY service industry who even come close. I could start listing everything (communication, reliability, expertise, technical explanations, instilling confidence), and the list would go on and on. On every aspect Ed was extraordinary. We feel fortunate that we were working with him.
Barry G
Jun 30, 2025
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Professionally handled transaction from start to finish. Could not be more pleased.
Barry
Jun 27, 2025
Chicago, IL
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Communication and a hands on approach to doing business...which is a lost art today. I could not be more pleased with Ed and how the entire transaction was handled. Barry Gaw, Re/Max 10.
Linda
Jun 27, 2025
Chicago, IL
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communication every step of the kept Ed kepteveryone in the loop from beginning to end.
Kathleen
Jun 09, 2025
Glenview, IL
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Ed is a great communicator which is critical in real estate transactions. He was very responsive and kept everything moving along. Everyone enjoyed the smooth transaction.
Daina
Apr 28, 2025
Johnsburg, IL
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Fantastic customer service!!

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NMLS ID #215698
I am authorized to do business in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/);