Stephen Binkowski
Professional Details:
Upon graduation, Stephen started his career with Equitable Advisors as a Financial Advisor helping families, educators, and local municipalities. He has always had an interest in coaching and as his passion for finance grew stronger, he found a career that afforded him the opportunity to do both. The exciting thing to Stephen is being able to coach families through complex financial situations and help them create a strong financial plan. With the vast number of important financial decisions people will face, having a valued financial advisor can help navigate these difficult decisions. He likes to know that when he sits down with a new client, it’s the foundation of a strong relationship now and for years to come.
Qualifications:
Stephen graduated from Illinois State with a BA in Finance with a Minor in Financial Planning. He currently holds the following licenses, titles and designations:
- FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65 Registrations
- Life, Health and Long-Term Care Insurance Licenses
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
Personal:
Stephen has a tremendous passion for following his favorite sports teams, such as the White Sox, Bulls and the Green Bay Packers. He enjoys staying active in all seasons by running, golfing and snowboarding in the winter. When he has free time on the weekends, he enjoys the challenge of trying new recipes.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.