About

Through tailored and timely financial and investment advice, our goal is to help clients succeed financially and work toward their life goals. Whether you’re in the early stages of building wealth or facing complex retirement- or estate-planning choices later in life, we’re ready and equipped to help you make decisions for your future.

Meet Our Team

Patrick S. O'Connor, CRPC

Managing Principal
PIM Portfolio Manager

Phone Number

(847) 458-0142

Patrick S. O'Connor, CRPC® Managing Principal, Senior Financial Advisor and PIM Portfolio Manager works with a select group of individuals, families, businesses and institutions to help build, manage, preserve and transition wealth.

He has a principled advisory practice that assists clients in developing long-term financial scenarios and implementing their results-oriented outcomes. He provides prudent investment strategies to families who want to transition assets to their heirs and philanthropic gifting through Wells Fargo affiliates without adversely affecting them in the process.

Patrick has an open and honest approach to his practice and his relationship with you. He makes himself available and feels communication is paramount to the relationship. He strives to build long lasting relationships with, among other things, multi-generational family meetings, contacts and pertinent one on one reviews.

 Patrick implements customized wealth management practices and modern portfolio theory. These items help to analyze your goals while demonstrating the impact those goals might have on your future wealth.

Patrick has an authentic, cogent and energetic style that is well received by his clients.

Patrick is well versed in assisting those who are transitioning from careers to a comfortable retirement with sage advice and prudent income generating strategies adapted to fit your unique needs.

Patrick advises special needs families.

Patrick collaborates closely with you and your other trusted advisors to help proficiently manage your assets and liabilities. Patrick is a team player and works well with your other professional counsel to make efficient use of your time and resources.

Patrick is a long-term resident of Crystal Lake with his wife and two children. Patrick is a member of MENSA "The High IQ Society". He was a feature writer for The Northwest Herald business section for eight years. He was a contributing business writer for the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce's monthly publication for six years. He was a past President of the Huntley Jaycees. He is a stage 3 cancer survivor.

Patrick has earned the professional designation of CRPC® (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ®.)

CA Insurance License Number: 0H05604. Resident State IL.

Monica A. Saracino

Operations/Administrative Manager

Monica A. Saracino, Operations & Administrative Manager, has years of experience in the domestic and international financial management industry. That tenured experience has provided her with a diverse knowledge of client related issues and of the industry which she brings to the practice. Her upbeat positive demeanor combined with her productive work ethic promotes a pleasant interaction with clients. She has an impeccable client service acumen. She brings an energetic approach to our client centric practice that is well received by those she works with. She is passionate about her work and it shows. In her spare time Monica enjoys spending time with her family, playing softball, spending time at their cabin, fishing, and socializing with her friends.

Why Invest With Us

Why Invest With Us

Your financial needs and goals are uniquely your own. When investing or working with us, you’ll benefit from a flexible, customizable planning approach and the support of a company dedicated to helping investors thrive and succeed.

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