Claude W. Baker, Jr., joined L.R. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. in 2011 as a “financial consultant.” Originally from Rockford, IL, he attended Guilford High School. He also attended The University of Phoenix studying Business and Marketing. He focuses on consulting business owners, athletes/entertainers and affluent families in building strategies to address a myriad of financially related concerns. Professionally, Claude’s industry affiliations consist of memberships in the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Having worked in the financial industry since 1998, Claude is a true student of the financial industry. He continues his financial education with The American College as he seeks to gain additional professional accreditations.Personally, Claude is deeply committed to his family and activities to support their interests. One of his passions is coaching baseball and has served on the Board of Directors for Little League Baseball in Rockford, IL. He is an accomplished musician having played drums and percussion for thirty years. Claude enjoys attending church, spending time with his family, reading, writing, entrepreneurial ship, tutoring Algebra and especially mentoring today’s youth.Specialties: complex insurance solutions, insurance planning, financial needs analysis, retirement planning, exit planning strategies, affluent investor needs, gifting strategies
