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The Business Strategies Group of Illinois

Helping business owners protect, preserve and pursue more value from their business, more tax efficiently! ®

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The BSG of Illinois

The BSG of Illinois is a team of financial professionals formed to work with closely held businesses. Every day, we speak to business owners like you. From start-ups to companies that have lasted generations, we help identify new opportunities in your financial plans.

We listen to the key issues, concerns and obstacles that are most important to you, your partners and other trusted advisors. Then, we work closely with you and your financial team to prioritize and implement strategies that build value.

  • Business Continuity and Succession Planning
  • Executive & Employee Benefits
  • Company Retirement Plans
  • Estate and Legacy Planning Strategies

The Business Strategies Group is a Division of Equitable Advisors, LLC (Equitable Financial Advisors in MI and TN)

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Meet the Our Business Strategies Group

Our financial professionals are active members of their communities, dedicated to helping individuals and businesses build the financial futures they envision. Through education, experience, and professional affiliations, our financial professionals' have built a practical approach to offering financial services and strategies to their clients. Each maintains a strong sense of community and a solid professional foundation.

Tammy L. Butts, CLU, ChFC

Tammy L. Butts, CLU, ChFC

President of The Central Complex & Senior Executive Vice President | Deerfield, IL

(224) 554-8120

847-236-4125

John C. Passananti, CLU, CRPC

John C. Passananti, CLU, CRPC

Financial Consultant | Oak Brook, IL

(630) 575-5000

Jason Armstrong

Jason Armstrong

Financial Professional | Oak Brook, IL

(630) 575-5023

Christopher Ashe, ChFC

Christopher Ashe, ChFC

Complex Vice President | Lisle, IL

(630) 964-0966

Brian Ashe

Brian Ashe

Financial Professional | Lisle, IL

(630) 964-0966

Andrew Bennett

Andrew Bennett

Financial Advisor | Oak Brook, IL

(630) 954-6890

(630) 954-4097

James J. Bertucci, CFP®, ChFC, RICP

James J. Bertucci, CFP®, ChFC, RICP

Financial Consultant | Arlington Heights, IL

(847) 454-0230

Todd Blanchard, ChFC

Todd Blanchard, ChFC

Financial Consultant | Deerfield, IL

(224) 554-8129

(847) 236-4123

Diana Chernyhovsky, CFP®

Diana Chernyhovsky, CFP®

Financial Professional | Deerfield, IL

(224) 554-8015

Robert A. Johnson, CFP®, ChFC, CLU

Robert A. Johnson, CFP®, ChFC, CLU

Financial Consultant | Oak Brook, IL

(630) 575-5014

David R. Kallman, ChFC®, CLU®

David R. Kallman, ChFC®, CLU®

Retirement Planning Specialist | Oak Brook, IL

(630) 575-5055

Arthur B. Karman, CLU

Arthur B. Karman, CLU

Financial Consultant | Oak Brook, IL

(630) 575-5025

BJ Karman

BJ Karman

Financial Professional | Northbrook, IL

(847) 558-6123

(224) 415-3505

Khomeini Khan, CFP®, CEP, REBC

Khomeini Khan, CFP®, CEP, REBC

Financial Professional | Oak Brook, IL

(630) 575-5046

Stephen Kurka, CLU®, RICP®

Stephen Kurka, CLU®, RICP®

Financial Advisor | Oak Brook, IL

(630) 575-5016

Anthony Mariani

Anthony Mariani

Financial Professional | Northbrook, IL

(847) 558-6112

Kolin O'Brien

Kolin O'Brien

Financial Professional | Springfield, IL

(217) 494-5555

Pierre E. Pajak, CFP®, ChFC, CLU

Pierre E. Pajak, CFP®, ChFC, CLU

Executive Vice President | Oak Brook, IL

(630) 954-6863

Christopher Wyllie

Christopher Wyllie

Financial Professional | Oak Brook, IL

(630) 575-5037

Services

Business Services:

  • Business Planning
  • Benefits Assessment
  • Business Continuity and Succession Planning
  • Key Employee Protection
  • Qualified Retirement Plans (i.e., 401(k)s, IRAs, etc.)
  • Non-qualified Executive Benefits (i.e., deferred compensation)
  • Business Life Insurance
  • Salary Continuation and Disability
  • Income Insurance
  • Estate Planning Services
  • Legacy Planning Services
  • Access and CPE Seminars for Professional Advisors

Services with Other Advisors:

  • Buy-Sell and Cross-Purchase Agreements
  • Trust Services
  • Business and Personal Tax Planning
  • Third-Party Administration

Services with Strategic Alliances:

  • Business Valuations
  • Key Employee Assessment
  • Merger and Acquisition Advice and Planning


Helpful Resources

Business Strategies Services & Support

Business Strategies Services & Support

Financial Strategies for Business Owners

Financial Strategies for Business Owners

Business Discovery Questionnaire

Business Discovery Questionnaire

Business continuation with life insurance

Business Continuation with Life Insurance

Locations

Our Process

Deerfield, IL

520 Lake Cook Road, Suite 270
Deerfield, Illinois 60015

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Phone: (224) 554-8120

Our History

Oakbrook, IL

1515 West 22nd Street, Suite 400
Oak Brook, IL 60523

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Phone: (630) 990-3085

The Business Strategies Group is a Division of Equitable Advisors, LLC (Equitable Financial Advisors in MI and TN)