Personal Stories & Updates

Financial Advisors in Wealth Management in Chicago Illinois Meet the CEO Michelle Smalenberger

Meet the CEO of Financial Design Studio [Video]

In this video, meet our CEO Michelle Smalenberger. Learn about her journey from accounting paperwork to starting her own company!

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Financial Advisors on wealth management and financial and emotional transitions

Podcast Episode 32: Transitions with Emotional and Financial Contexts with Stephanie Geisler

In this episode, Stephanie Geisler, LPC, talks with us about how different life events and transitions will shape our emotions and finances.

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Michelle Smalenberger and Shelly Nizysnki Reese on Becoming a not for profit

Podcast Episode 31: From Passion to Action: Becoming a Not-For-Profit with Shelley Nizynski Reese

In this episode Shelley Nizynski Reese, founder of A Better Life for Kids, shares her story of becoming a not-for-profit

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Financial Advisors for High Net Worth Investors on Smart Holiday Shopping

Podcast Episode 30: Smart Holiday Shopping

In this episode, we discuss holiday shopping for for kids or adults, creating family traditions, finding bargains, and giving experiences.

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Fee Only Financial Advisors podcast on adopting from Africa

Podcast Episode 29: Storytime: Adopting from Africa

In this episode, the Meyers shares their journey adopting from Africa and what you should consider if you are adopting.

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Labor Day and Community Service [Video]

Labor Day and Community Service. We all love breaks from the routine Labor Day, for example, we don’t have to go into work we can do what we need. But what if this year you gave up your time rather than doing what you wanted.

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