I was born in St. Louis and proud to say I am a second-generation Edward Jones associate with my father having served as a partner in our firm for over 20 years. I'm also blessed to have a loving mother who raised five children and inspired in me an entrepreneurial spirit. I moved to the Chicago area to play football for Lake Forest College where I obtained a bachelor's degree in economics. After college, I met my wife and have called Chicago my home ever since.My greatest accomplishment was marrying my incredible wife and beginning a growing family of our own with our daughter, Lyla, and son, George. Being one of five children, family continues to be my number one priority and motivation.My favorite family tradition is putting together jigsaw puzzles. This past time developed a passion for solving problems through thoughtfulness and strategy, understanding that each piece and detail is as important as the next.Playing football instilled in me the importance of working as a team through a solutions-based approach. By studying playbooks, watching film and executing a game plan we worked to achieve my team's objective. My clients are my teammates and together we use an established process to understand what's most important to you. Only then do we put together a game plan to get you across your goal line. I enjoy working hand in glove with my client's CPA and/or estate attorney to determine the most effective financial strategy for you and your family.The relationship I have with my clients is dynamic, providing support through career changes, retirement, marriage, the growth of family and college education, to the inevitable end of life. My team includes Lorraine Diakoumis, who has been my partner since 2014. Previously, she worked for the airlines at O'Hare International Airport for many years, learning to keep calm and operate effectively under pressure. We would love the opportunity to put together your puzzle and build out a playbook for the future that makes you and your family feel informed, understood, confident and secure./*********/For instructions to opt out of Edward Jones commercial messaging and other important disclosures, see www.edwardjones.com/disclosures/social-media.