Beth Blecker


An IRA & distribution expert, Beth considers herself to be an educator as much as she is an advisor. She counsels near-retirees on proactive financial management so they can enjoy life; she focuses on helping women develop strong financial literacy & she guides each client to take an active role in creating their own customized investment portfolio. Beth helped launch Eastern Planning in 1995 after a 20-year career with a CPA firm; since becoming CEO in 2000, she has grown Eastern Planning into a financial firm that strives to provide superior customer service & personal, practical advice. Beth is a member of Ed Slott Master Elite Advisors.

Kim McCrum


Petro McCrum Consulting offers accounting services for small businesses. Whether you are starting a new business or have been in business for awhile, we can help with cash flow improvement, payroll, Quickbook set-up, training and support, budget and business plan preparation, tax form processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial statement preparation. A new service we are offering is as a Paient Advocate related to issues of medical billing errors, and helping clients determine the correct amount of monies owed. Kim is a Advanced Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor.

Karen Caccavo


MBA, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania Member, American Association of Daily Money Managers

Karolann Patranzino


Purse Strings leverages 20 plus years of both professional and personal financial experience of its founder Karolann Patranzino.

Chantay Bridges


Chantay Bridges is a leader who has forged the pathway to other entrepreneurs by a consistent example in her personal and professional lifestyle. She is a beautiful person, striving to exceed expectations and reach higher statures. Her core values are strengthen through her wisdom, insight and overall kind hearted nature. Chantay has worked with numerous celebrities. Including Oprah Winfrey and Donald Trump. She was previously assigned as a talent coordinator to President Clinton while he was president. Chantay Bridges has handled real estate projects on behalf of the government in a Realty Specialist role. Managing and servicing

Brittney Castro


Brittney Castro, CFP® helps create a financial road map for a woman’s different goals in life. She also educates clients on different options, enabling them to make smart decisions. The benefits of working with Brittney are that a client becomes confident, experiences trust, feels empowered, feels freedom, feels in control; AND feels invested in, by Brittney and her practice. Brittney will always work in her clients’ best interest, will work for and with her clients, and will conduct all tasks with honesty, integrity and transparency. Brittney is a new breed of financial planner: forward-thinking, dynamic, and social media-savvy.

Robin Vaccai Yess


With more than 20 years experience in the financial services industry and more than 10 years in the divorce financial consulting field, I work with individuals, couples, attorneys and mediators to help arrive at expeditious equitable divorce settlements. My goal is for my clients to keep more of their money and assets and spend less on legal fees.

Angelica Monroy

Angelica has 13+ years of experience in the retail and business banking world. Whether you're looking for a personal checking account, a personal loan, a business loan or cash management services for your business she can assist you and guide you through the process whether you live in Chicago or abroad.

Jennifer L. Lopez


Hello, my name is Jennifer, and I have been running the blog "Live Simply, Live Thrifty, Live Savvy" since its creation in June 2010. I am also a freelance writer and blogger for hire. I am familiar with various types of writing styles, including interview articles/advertorials, blogging, marketing, business letters, and short, topical articles. I have also experience and passion in building up brand recognition and interest through social media. Please contact me by email if you are interested in working together.

Emma Morris


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Mary Pat Wesche

Mary Pat Wesche CPA, CFP has over 25 years experience in the financial management and accounting industry. She specializes in helping her clients achieve their financial goals while simplifying their financial lives.

Samirian Hill


Financial Educator/ Money Management Strategist/ Blogger/ Freelance Writer. I am the President and Founder of BudgetWise Financial Solutons, where we teach women to manage their money MORE wisely through workshops, seminars, and individual consutations. I have over 10 years in the financial services industy as a Registered Representative and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor. My passion is to advance the conversation of personal money management beyond issues and fears to harmony and freedom.

Charlene Kay

Artfield Investments helps companies grow. We do this in many ways. We can help as small as a loan or for long term future growth we take companies public. We can sit down with you go over your information an see where we can help by pulling in some kind financial help if that is what is needed. Please go to Artfiledinvestments.com. Thank you. [email protected]

Loretta Hutchinson


The founder and president of Financial Divorce Plan, Loretta Hutchinson, is a Certified Financial Divorce Analyst™. Loretta is also trained in Collaborative Divorce and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. She uses her extensive financial expertise as a Financial Advisor, Investment Manager and Insurance Agent to help her clients navigate the financial aspects of divorce planning. She strives for a financially intelligent and thoughtful divorce with her clients, one that takes long-term interests into account – whether it is before filing for divorce, during, and after the divorcing process.

Diana Perkins

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