Tammy L. Butts, CLU, ChFC
President of The Central Complex & Senior Executive Vice President | Deerfield, IL
Tammy Butts is the President of Central Complex & Senior Executive Vice President for Equitable Advisors in Chicago, Illinois with more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Tammy built a successful practice providing financial planning strategies and guidance to families and business owners. In 2005, she was promoted to Divisional Vice President. In that role, she hired and developed a successful, diverse team of financial professionals. Recognized for her success, she received several management awards. In 2009 she was promoted to Divisional Executive Vice President managing the Illinois Branch.
Industry and Community Involvement:
NAWBO National Association of Women Business Owners
Equitable Advisors Women’s Leadership Council and Women’s Field Advisory Group
NAIFA National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Greater Chicago Chapter of Financial Services Professional
Greater North Shore Estate Planning Council
AALU American Association of Life Underwriters
GAMA International
Education:
BBA Finance Texas Christian University
American College ChFC and CLU
Board Positions:
NAIFA Board 2013
American College Foundation Board 2016-2018
GAMA Board 2018-present
Selected Achievements:
Centurion Award 2003, 2004, 2005
Developing District Award 2006 & 2007
District Leadership Award 2006 & 2007
National Builders Trophy ranking #7 Nationally 2007
Illinois Branch President’s Trophy 2014, 2015, & 2019 Nationally Ranking #9, #8 and #4 respectively
GAMA International Management Award Diamond and Diamond Plus 2012 & 2013
GAMA Master Agency Award Top 250 2011,2012,2013, 2014, & 2015
Speaking Engagements:
Chicago Financial Women Symposium-Panelist
Chicago Financial Services Professional-Panelist
GAMA LAMP National Conference-Speaker
Media Appearances:
Profiles in Diversity Journal as a “Woman Worth Watching” in 2010.
Business First AM: Interview: Equitable Workshops for Women
Business First AM: Interview: Equitable Bright Pink Partnership #notdoneyet
LPGA International Crown Women’s Summit- Panelist Strategies for Success In Work, In Golf, In Life
WLS Radio Morning Show with John Howell & Ray Stevens
WGN Radio Interview
CLTV TV
FOX News Morning Show Interview
Equitable Advisors (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, SIPC. EOE M/F/D/V.
California Insurance License #: 0D97936