Chicago Journal - Women in Business

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October 18, 2012 B11Special Advertising Section

Fall 2012

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B12 October 18, 2012 Special Advertising Section

When you think about wealth management,

what comes to mind? We dene wealth

management broadly investment

consulting, advanced planning, and relationship

management. Our clients are not portfolios of assets

they are people with complex lives, who want a team of

advisors to provide thorough, unbiased and carefully

considered guidance on a range of topics.Educating clients and helping them get nancially

organized is at the forefront of what we do. That might

include:

Of fering educational lectures/events on a range of

topics

Working with women recently widowed or divorced,

or individuals dealing with nancial decisions for

the rst time, i.e. inheritance, substantial career

change

Teaching clients how to interpre t performance

reports, not just read st atements

Discovering and gathering assets after divorce or

a relatives death

Developing ret irement and education funding

plans to facilitate cash ow and saving needs

Encouraging clients to implement an estate plan,

review and update beneciary designations,

review insurance coverage

Holding family meetings as clients age and choose

to share information with their children

Our mission is to assist clients in making some of lifes

most critical choices, decisions appropriate for where

they are and where they want to go. Our message is

not always popular, and never trendy. We work hard

each day to guide clients to decisions with which they

can maintain their lifesty les for years to come. We are

very proud to be, in some cases, working with second

and third generations of original client families. When

you work with the Cutilletta Group at Morgan Stanley,

you will be treated with respect, care, condentiality

and our unwavering commitment.Each member of the Cutilletta Group brings a unique

perspective to the team. Patricia Cutilletta, a Certied

Financial Planner, has 28 years of experience in

providing sound advice. Her ability to help clients

maintain consistent focus during turbulent economies,

geopolitical events, and their own personal life-

changes is invaluable. Pat would say that her mid-

western mentality, ability to think long-term, and to

ignore the noise is a denite strength.

Stacey Barrins has 10 years of experience in the nancialindustry and is also a Certied Financial Planner.

Stacey has a background in accounting and began

her career at Arthur Andersen where she focused on

investment and tax planning for wealthy individuals.

Staceys tax planning knowledge allows her to analyze

nancial and investment decisions from different

angles. Stacey recognizes that nancial planning is

not black and white and that in-depth and thoughtful

analysis is of utmost importance. Stacey would say that

understanding family dynamics, helping clients get

organized nancially, and working with clients to nda balance between enjoying what they earn and saving

sufciently for the future are the most enjoyable and

rewarding aspects of being an advisor.

Pat and Stacey have been a team for over 6 years and

truly manage their practice as such. Every morning

Pat and Stacey meet with their two assistants to

review operational details and other items affecting

clients. Working as a team and meeting regularly

allows us to collaborate, share ideas, and stay ahead

of client needs. Clients take comfort in knowing that

regardless of who answers the phone they will always

receive the same consistent message.

We recognize the responsibility our clients

have placed with us and work hard every day

to maintain the level of trust a long-term client

relationship implies.

The Cutilletta Groupat Morgan Stanley227 W. Monroe, Suite 3400

Chicago 60606

Patricia G. Cutilletta, CFP

Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President Wealth

Management

Senior Investment Management Consultant

[email protected](312) 648-3401

Stacey S. Barrins, CFP

Financial Advisor, Second Vice President Wealth

Management

Financial Planning Specialist

[email protected]

(312) 648-3309

Team web-site:morganstanleyfa.com/cutillettagroup

The Cutilletta Group at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.

Morgan Stanley, its afliates, Financial Advisors and Private WealthAdvisors do not provide tax or legal advice. This material was notintended or written to be used, and cannot be used, or the purpose oavoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. Clientsshould consult their tax advisor or matters involving taxation andtax planning and their attorney or matters involving trust and estateplanning and other legal matters.

Certifed Financial Planner Board o Standards Inc. owns thecertifcation marks CFP , and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER andederally registered CFP (with ame design) in the U.S., which it

awards to individuals who successully complete CFP Boards initialand ongoing certifcation requirements.


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Enerspace Chicago

Enerspace Chicago is a coworking

space in Chicagos West Loop.

Its designed to be a beautiful,

inspiring, shared work space whereentrepreneurs, freelancers and mobile

professionals go to do their best

work. A veteran of both start-up and

corporate environments, Jamie Russo

was drawn to the edgling coworking

industry as a way to support the growth

of entrepreneurship in Chicago and to

give people better choices for where

they spend their work day.

The term coworking was coined in

2006 and there are nowabout 700 coworking spaces

in the US* that share a

common mission to create

contemporary,collaborative,

community-focused spaces for

people to be productive and do great

work. Coworking offers people an

environment that they cant nd in theirhome ofce or their corner coffeeshop.

While no two coworking spaces are

alike, they all strive to bring together

mobile professionals that value the

benets of being a part of a community

and appreciate a professional place to

do business that offers amenities like

conference rooms, free high speed

Internet access, and typically, great

coffee and tea service.

Her favorite success stories are seeingrelationships build among members

and opportunities being shared among

the Enerspace network. Mentorship, IT

help, websites being built, marketing

resources being shared...thats the

kind of thing that you dont get out of

working at home or at Starbucks!

Enerspace is testing a twist on

coworking by helping its members

integrate wellness into their day. So

many professionals struggle with

balance and Jamie believes that the

biggest opportunity for improvement

can happen at the place where you

spend 8 hours a day. You see the mental

wellness component when you walk

in - ridiculous amounts of natural lightthrough windows that offer a stunning

view of the entire Chicago skyline, a

design that uses energizing colors and a

big open space that encourages an open

mind and mingling with coworkers.

Enerspace is also biker, runner and

yogi friendly with a tness studio,

shower, and changing room. She also

hosts after hours health and wellness

and small business programming and

develops partnerships with local health

and wellness-related businesses tooffer member discounts and perks.

412A North Carpenter St

Suite 301

Chicago, IL 60642(312) 508-3577

enerspacechicago.com

Jamie Russo

Karen Pinkert-Lieb is a senior

partner with the matrimonial law

rm of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck

LLP where she has been practicing familylaw for successful business professionals

and their spouses for 20 years. Her

drive, proven success and stellar client

representation make Karen a perfect

example of female leadership.

Her courtroom skills and ability to

resolve difcult issues have brought

her extensive recognition. Ms. Pinkert-

Lieb has been selected as the #1 female

divorce attorney in Illinois by Leading

Lawyers Network, as well as one of thetop 10 female attorneys in all areas of

consumer practice. She is one of only

25 Illinois matrimonial lawyers listed

in The Best Lawyers in America. Karen

chaired the Family Law Section of the

Illinois State Bar Association and worked

extensively on family law legislation. Ms.

Pinkert-Lieb has successfully litigated

and settled many cases involving complex

nancial and custody issues. She also

has signicant experience in preparing

and negotiating premarital agreements.

Karen has received an AV designation by

Martindale-Hubbell for having the highest

possible ratings in both legal ability and

ethical standards and is listed in the Bar

Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers.

Karens excellent results are accented

by her caring and thoughtful manner.

Her holistic approach ensures thather clients emotional and nancial

needs are considered throughout the

process. This same approach results in

clients who are informed, involved and

empowered. When asked how she has

achieved such success in her profession

Karen admits, I enjoy providing high

quality client focused representation,

where I advocate, protect, and shepherd

my clients into the next phase of their

lives seamlessly.Karen Pinkert Liebs involvement in

her eld, strong advocacy for her clients,

and her proven results are why she is

ranked a top female lawyer in Illinois and

from year to year.

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck

Karen Pinkert-Lieb

Ms. Pinkert-Lieb has beenselected as the #1 female divorce

attorney in Illinois by LeadingLawyers Network

SchillerDuCanto& Fleck LLPwww.sdfaw.com

200 North LaSalle Str.,

30th FloorChicago, IL 60601

312.609.5514

Schiller

Ducanto

& FleckLLP


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Lilija Gelazis discovered a passion or architecturein college. She had always been good at art,math, and science so discovering a passion or

architecture was a perect ft or her talents.It was in college that she learned about the intimate

connection between architecture and the culture thatproduces it. As an architect, she sees her missionas shaping the space around people in a way thatsmeaningul to them.

Most people take the built environment or granted.Its easy to appreciate beauty in architecture; however,good design is about much more than good looks.Architecture can prooundly aect the well-beingo its inhabitants. Even something like coordinatingcolor in a project has a signifcant impact. Lilija enjoys

helping create the space in which people live andwork; rom the grand gestures created by beautiulstructures, to the more intimate details that touchpeoples lives every day.

Since its inception, her business has alwaysembraced technology with designers using 3Dmodeling sotware as the basis o every project.This helps clients easily point out what they like ordislike during the design phase. In the near uture,she envisions introducing 3D printing to the studio tohelp test designs in physical prototypes.

Her design practice highly values communicationtools. She starts by taking her clients ideas andtranslating them; not only into drawings, but also intomodels. These artistic orms are the basis o a dialogueresulting in a strong fnal design. Then, this design

vision is translated intodocuments resulting inarchitecture born o a

constructive process.Some o Lilijas most

gratiying projects havebeen the ones helpingentrepreneurs launchtheir businesses. Sheis proud to help clientsnavigate through a

jungle o regulations sothey can realize theirvision. For example,when three capable art school graduates asked orher help in making their dream o opening a caecome true, she was able to translate their concepts,graphics and interiors ideas into the drawings theyneeded to get the necessary building and healthdepartment permits. She is particularly proud thather skill in working collaboratively and maneuveringaround red tape was so instrumental in bringing abright spot to her community.

Having the opportunity to bring expertise andtechnology to her clients strengthens Lilijas beliethat this is a really exciting time to be a designer.

Facilities Design Group3006 West Logan Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60647773.252.8210 facilitiesdesign.net

Facilities Design Group

Lilija Gelazis

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Personalized service, freedelivery and some of the bestmedication prices in the city?

It may sound too good to be true,but its exactly what Bhavi Patelscustomers have come to expect atWell Future Pharmacy. After 9 yearsworking for corporate pharmacies,Patel grew tired of being judged bythe number of prescriptions lledper hour and wanted to work in anenvironment where she could getto know her patients and take time

explaining their medications. In July,Patel created that environment forherself when she and her husband,

also a pharmacist, opened their ownbusiness.

When a customer walksthrough the door at Well Future,chances are they will be called by

name. Patel is dedicated to gettingto know her patients on a personallevel. By understanding a patientslifestyle, she can recommendvitamins and supplements andalso offer other services theymay be benet from including adiaper program, free eco-friendlymedication disposal, discountedpet medications, compounding and

free delivery. She recognizes thatrising healthcare costs are a majorconcern for everyone, especially the

uninsured and underinsured, andis committed to offering low prices,including $4 generic medications,

without sacricing personalizedservice. A combination rarely foundat the chain drugstores dotting

nearly every city corner.

Patels favorite part of her jobis making sure customers understandthe medications prescribed. Thismay sound like standard procedurefor a pharmacist, but Patel says sheis shocked by the number of herpatients who are pleasantly surprisedthat she takes the time to make surethey know how to take the medicineand what side effects to expect.

While she admits that owningher own business has required morepatience than she anticipated, Patelis quick to point out that the personalsatisfaction and results shes alreadyachieved have also exceeded herwildest expectations.

Well Future Pharmacy

1442 S. Michigan Ave.

312-589-7620

www.WellFuturePharmacy.com

Well Future Pharmacy

Bhavi Patel

Patels favorite part of herjob is making sure customers

understand the medicationsprescribed


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Suze Solari Style

What do you offer your clientsthat they may not be able to getelsewhere?

My expertise lies in bringingdepthtoaclientswardrobeheorshecannotsee;byusingmyDesignbackgroundtocreate outtsfor a client using theirexistingwardrobe-withnewcombinationsofcolor,pattern&texture.Afterspendingtime intheircloset,I sendthemtolocalshopswith a shopping list,and provideonlinelinkstolloutthemissingpiecesneeded.

How is your approach to your particularbusiness unique?Inaway-Iamatherapistformyclients

-helpingthemtoevaluatewhatworksintheircloset- by silhouette,t & color -andwhatdoesnt. Weidentifyshoppingpitfalls(likebuyingthesamethingoverand over) and garments that bring upnegative emotion and then we removetheseobstacles.

What plans do you have for yourbusiness in the future?Iamwritingabookforthenewworking

mother - creating a stylish uniform ofjeans & t-shirts, reective of how our

culturehasbecomesocasual;thisguidebook will help women dress in stylishcomfort,condence.

What is your favorite part of your job?When I receive a heartfelt thank you

notefromclientswhotellmeIhavehelped

them feel beautiful and have changedtheir livesby empoweringthemtodresswitheaseeveryday.

SUZE SOLARI STYLE

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Suze Solari is a personal stylist for real peoplewho want to feel great in their clothes.

Shell help you shop your own wardrobe

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You should feel condence and

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Artisan Market to Kick Off Holiday Fair SeasonNovember 10 & 11

Follow us Presented by

Artisan Market Streeterville 2012

authenticallyartisan! Nov. 10 & 11Sat/Sun 10a-5p

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Free Admission

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T

he holidays are around the corner.

In Streeterville, volunteers are

completing preparations forthe 2012 edition of Artisan Market

Streeterville. And all around town, the50 ne art and crafts exhibitors who willbring their wares are busy making their

creations.

Come see their work and taste artisanalfood from a dozen specialized foodcreators on November 10 and 11 at Artisan

Market Streeterville, both days from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ryan Family Atrium ofNorthwestern Universitys Lurie Medical

Research Center, 303 East Superior St.Admission is free and proceeds fromthe sales and market sponsorships go to

benet community-building initiatives ofSOAR (Streeterville Organization of ActiveResidents). For more info, visit: www.

pinterest.com/artisanmarket.

Among the women participating:

Anne Sargeant is never without hercamera seeking out arresting Chicago

signs and billboards which she then

incorporates into personalized pieces ofletter art. I see letters everywhere, she

says.

Marketgoers whose taste runs to fashionneed to see ber artist Pat Rueds

beautiful hand-painted coats and jacketsor Liza Chizevers vintage party dressesfrom the Mad Men 1950s era or herselection of intricately-embroidered

Japanese kimonos, featuring manywedding kimonos.

Beth Cummings has been sewing as long

as childhood. She specializes in youngchildrens clothing outts-onesies andmix-and-match rattles she calls Robot

Monster. She also makes items of home

dcor and retro-print bow ties she callsDesigns for the Modern Nerd. Artisan

Market is the rst fair to exhibit her work.

Barbara Goldberg has been rescuing

English lace for 30 years which sheincorporates into one-of-a-kind pillows.The pillows contain a small, hidden pocket

for the tooth fairy or a special keepsake.

Veronica Martens is an eco-friendlyjeweler whose statement necklaces are

made from tagua nuts found in the rain

forest of Colombia which she colors withvegetable dyes.

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To watch customer testimonial videos of both winners organizations, go to Lakeside Banks website at www.lakesidebank.com

Lakeside Bank Pleased to Honor Two Women Who Make a Difference

Lakeside Bank is pleased to honorits two Women Who Make aDifference award winners,

Esther Grimm, Executive Director, 3Artsand Brenda Swartz, President/CEO,Concordia Place at a special receptionon October 25th at the Union LeagueClub of Chicago.

Esther Grimm has had a lifelongcareer in the artsspecically, in theelds of arts administration, artseducation, and museum education.

Prior to becoming the executive directorof 3Arts in 2002, she worked for eightyears as the director of education

and associate director of Marwen, anon-prot visual arts organizationdedicated to providing high quality artinstruction, college planning, and careerdevelopment programs to Chicagosunder-served youth in grades 6-12.Before joining Marwen, she was theassistant director of Museum Educationin charge of Teacher Programs atThe Art Institute of Chicago and thedocent coordinator for the WadsworthAtheneum in Hartford, Connecticut.

Esther has worked as a freelance artwriter, researcher, and editor since1990, with reviews and features in CMagazine,Dialogue, and The New ArtExaminer, as well as other publications,exhibition catalogues, book projects,and museum guides. Esther served asthe treasurer of the Board of Directorsof Chicago Women in Philanthropy,where she was also a founder ofthe Womens Leadership MentoringProgram, a citywide program linkingestablished and emerging nonprotleaders. She currently serves on

the Alliance of Artist Communitiesnational Board of Directors. She isalso a co-chair of the national Steering

Committee for the Support of IndividualArtists for Grantmakers in the Arts.Please visit www.3arts.org for moreinformation about the great work of3Arts.

Brenda Swartz felt called to make adifference in the lives of Chicagos low-income and working families in 2003,when she left corporate America to

join Concordia Place. She serves as thePresident and CEO of Concordia Place,

a faith based not-for-prot organizationin Chicagos north side communitiesbringing affordable child care to over300 children, leadership programsfor over 100 teens and communityservices of wellness, education andcommunity involvement for 300 adultsand seniors every year. Brenda hasled Concordia through the transitionfrom a single child care center, to amulti-site organization serving children,teens, adults, and seniors. Concordia

purchased a vacant church and schooland undertook a $8.5 million renovationthat was completed on time and under

budget. Now Concordia Place servesmore than 700 children, teens, adultsand seniors each year. Concordia Placehas been a nalist for the last twoyears for the North Park UniversityAlford-Axelson Award for nonprotManagerial Excellence among LargeNonprots. Brenda has been activein the Executives Club of Chicago,where she helped pilot their YoungProfessionals Mentoring programs.

To learn more about Concordia Place,visit www.concordiaplace.org.

Esther Grimm

Brenda Swartz

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Lakeside BanksWomen Who Make a

Diference Awards Celebration

5th

ANNUAL

We'd like to congratulate this

year's award winnersEsther GrimmExecutive Director, 3Arts

Brenda SwartzPresident/CEO, Concordia Place

A special thank you to ourKeynote Speaker

Maria WynneCEO, Girl Scouts o Greater Chicago

and Northwest Indiana

Tis award coincides with Make a DiferenceDay. Created byUSA WEEKEND Magazine,

Make A Diference Day is the most

encompassing national day o helping others

a celebration o neighbors helping neighbors.

Make A Diference Day is an annual event

that takes place on the ourth Saturday

o every October. For more inormation

about Make a Diference Day visit www.makeadiferenceday.com. October is also

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

visit www.NBCAM.org or more inormation.

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