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Your Purpose. Our Passion.
Thank you for coming! It’s good to have you stop by. While our look has changed a bit, what you’ve come to expect from us has not: strong values and creative solutions that you’ve grown comfortable with since our founding in 1957 by the widely respected, trusted, and beloved Don and Nadine Schreck.
Our Mission, Values, and Beliefs
Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to those we have the privilege to serve throughout their lives and the lives of their heirs.
Built on a Midwestern value of working hard, our team of advisors, financial professionals, and staff strives to always do the right thing: to build deep, meaningful relationships with clients only recommending what we’d do for ourselves, all the while delivering hands on, old fashioned customer service.
As an independent firm, we’re focused on utilizing the most innovative products and services. We’re passionate about using those tools to craft comprehensive and custom solutions to our clients' very personal issues. Our aim is to have those we work with experience what it means to efficiently accumulate, protect, and eventually distribute their wealth in a tax efficient manner.
Our Process
Basic Recommendations
People may need help with a single issue, possibly insurance or investment related.
Comprehensive Wealth Management Strategy
Oftentimes, a more rigorous approach is necessary…
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Physicians, CRNAs, and Other Medical Professionals
These professionals are the backbone of the healthcare community.
We have helped them protect their income and grow their wealth for decades.
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People Near and in Retirement
These people look to us to transform their retirement assets into a clear retirement income strategy.
When people turn 65, we bring them clarity to the confusion of figuring out the right healthcare related options.
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High Net-Worth Investors
These dynamic people come to us to help them keep more of what they make through tax efficient growth and wealth transfer strategies.
They gain access to institutional level, private wealth management solutions, and alternative investment options.
Physicians, Dentists, CRNAs, Nurses
Medical, nursing, and dental schools prepare young men and women to care for their patients but they don't prepare them to manage financial security for their lifetime.
We are deeply involved with area schools and programs. We offer the tools and techniques to develop long-term financial strategies specific to this special population.
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