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Brandon H
Series 66
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Brandon Hurckes is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. and Clarity Group Midwest, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hurckes/Mccord and Carvey Painting. Hurckes is also involved in insurance sales in addition to his advisory duties. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing over $2 billion in client assets through a network of approximately 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, implementing strategies across a range of asset classes and account types.
Brett S
Series 66
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Brett Suchy is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Sagepoint Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Clune & Associates. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president of the Franklin Avenue East Homeowners Association, managing governance and vendor payments. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 clients. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services with investment strategies tailored to client-specific objectives and risk profiles, utilizing multiple custodians and integrating third-party managers.
John J
CFP®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
John Janis is a CFP® and PFS™ with over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2011 and has maintained self-employment in accounting and tax preparation since 1991. In addition to his advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent and provides accounting and tax services. Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.
Travis W
Series 63, Series 65
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Travis Wolfe is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2016 and also serves as an assistant track and field coach at Tri-Valley Central School. Additionally, he works as an independent contractor selling fixed insurance products. Ausdal Financial Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 clients. The firm provides a range of services including advisor-managed accounts, separately managed accounts, unified managed accounts, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning, combining tailored investment strategies with access to multiple custodians and third-party managers.
Thomas D
Series 63, Series 65
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Thomas Durment is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Glenview, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal since 2008 and also operates Durment Financial Planning, which provides investment-related and fixed insurance sales services. Durment serves as a board member and secretary of the Optimist Foundation, where he helps organize golf outings and scholarship programs. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a range of advisory programs, retirement services, and financial planning, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies across multiple asset classes.
Christopher P
Series 63, Series 65
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Christopher Patras is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ausdal since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he owns an insurance sales business specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance, as well as group medical and dental plans for small businesses. Ausdal Financial Partners manages approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of about 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, combining brokerage, advisory, and insurance services.
Richard O
Series 63, Series 65
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Richard Orr is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously with BCU Wealth Advisors, CUSO Financial Services, and Baxter Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through MVP Financial Services, Inc. and provides accounting and financial services at KMETZ Financial Group. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, delivering strategies across various account types with access to multiple custodians and a range of investment products.
Michael L
Series 63, Series 65
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Michael Lichtfuss is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2012 and previously worked at Safety Service Sys for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, Lichtfuss assesses national referee candidates and keeps score for high school basketball games. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, overseeing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and financial planning services, employing tailored investment strategies developed at the advisor level and integrating multiple custodians and third-party managers.
Patrick D
Series 65
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Patrick Donohue is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including as an agent providing life and health insurance services. Donohue’s background includes experience with BCH Wealth Management, LLC, and involvement in non-investment business activities such as managing insurance needs for individuals and small businesses. Ausdal Financial Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through advisor-managed and separately managed accounts, leveraging multiple custodians and third-party managers in both discretionary and non-discretionary formats.
Terrance G
CFP®, Series 63
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Terrance Gaertner is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2009. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Park Ridge, IL. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in term life insurance sales with various carriers on a commission basis. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment strategies and custodial platforms.
David F
CFP®, Series 63
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
David Frohlichstein is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2009 and also operates Frolicstein Financial, a financial advisory business he has managed since 1999. In addition to his advisory work, he has been a self-employed professional musician for over 50 years. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various asset classes and account types.
Timothy M
CFP®, Series 66
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Timothy Mason is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2015. He volunteers as a basketball and track and field coach at St. Mary School in Mokena, IL. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors, offering investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations.
Ryan B
Series 66
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Ryan Brown is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ausdal, he worked at Berman Capital Management and held various roles in other industries including nutrition and brewing. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and financial planning services, tailoring investment strategies to client-specific objectives and utilizing multiple custodians and third-party managers.
Jeffrey H
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Jeffrey Heilman is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Midlothian, IL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience and has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed in life insurance sales, an activity he has been involved with since 1992. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of about 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment strategies and custodial services.
Dennis L
Series 66
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Dennis Lipoff is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he owns an independent insurance sales business focusing on health, life, long-term care, and disability insurance. Ausdal Financial Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $3.73 billion through a network of investment advisor representatives, offering a range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients’ specific needs.
T B
Series 63, Series 65
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
T Buchanan is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ausdal in 2021, Buchanan worked at Highpoint Advisor Group Dba Safe Harbor Retirement and LPL Financial. He is also the owner of Safe Harbor Retirement Consultants, LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales and wealth management activities. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.
Kenneth M
Series 63, Series 66
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Kenneth Mitchell is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services Inc. and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is also active as an insurance broker. Ausdal Financial Partners serves a wide range of clients including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 accounts. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various managed account platforms and integrates multiple custodians and third-party managers into client solutions.
Larry J
CFP®, Series 63
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Larry Johnson is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2015. He previously worked at Sterling Financial Advisory Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2020. Outside of financial advising, Johnson owns several fitness clubs under the Anytime Fitness brand and is involved in a handcrafted vodka business. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing over $2 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with investment strategies delivered through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across various asset classes.
Christopher B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Christopher Buti is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and wealth management through his work with BCH INSURE, LLC and BCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning.
Kevin N
Series 63, Series 65
Downers Grove, IL
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.
Kevin Newman is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Securities INC and Principal Life Insurance in 2019, as well as founding Newman & Associates Ltd., where he also acts as an insurance producer. Outside of his advisory work, Newman has experience as a freelance translator. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including managed accounts, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advisory, tailoring investment strategies at the advisor level to meet clients’ specific objectives and risk tolerance.
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