Karen L. DeRose, CFP®, CRPC®
President and Managing Partner
(773) 867-3630
"My passion is listening to clients and translating their wants, needs and values into a plan that builds and preserves their wealth over their lifetime. This leads to a long-term relationship as we create the life they value and the...
Anthony F. DeRose,
JD*, CPA*, MBA, CBEC®
Partner
(773) 867-3630
“I grew up in this business, and I have a truly great mentor who has taught me the value of financial planning. I now have the ability to see that value translated to the faces of our clients.” Anthony, an Associate Planner...
Nicole L. Velazquez
Practice Manager
773-867-3630
Nicole.Velazquez@derosefpg.com
"Client service is what makes my job interesting. People will call with a question, a need or a concern. If I don't know the answer, I make it my mission to find out and respond to them as quickly as possible. It's a great feeling to...
Brandon J. Lilly
Financial Planning Coordinator
(773) 867-3630
Brandon grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago, and received his bachelor’s degree in Finance from Governors State University, where he concentrated his studies in investment management. After college, Brandon took a slight...
Lauren E. Edmonds
Marketing Coordinator/Client Service Specialist
Matthew D. Parker
Financial Planning Coordinator
(773) 867-3630
Matt has recently joined DeRose FPG, bringing ten years of experience in operations management, sales and athletic training. He will be receiving his Bachelors of Applied Arts and Sciences from Texas State University with emphasis in...
Michael R. Niewiadomski
Senior Financial Planning Coordinator
(773) 867-3630
Michael.Niewiadomski@derosefpg.com
Mike was born and raised in the northwest suburbs of Chicago in Rolling Meadows, IL. After graduating high school, he pursued his Bachelors of Science at Loyola University Chicago and graduated magna cum laude. While in college, he...
Michela M. Shipinski
Financial Planning Assistant
(773) 867-3630
Michela.Shipinski@derosefpg.com
“I believe there is tremendous value to being committed and dedicated to whatever you do. I value our clients and am dedicated and committed to giving them the best service possible.” Michela has over 15 years of banking...
Nicholas C. DeRose
Director of Financial Planning
(773) 867-3630
I aspire to guide clients to reach new heights in their lives – take that bucket list trip, create career opportunities for their children, retire early and maximize time with loved ones. I believe that begins by improving and...
NinaMaria D. Byrd, CFP®
Senior Financial Planning Coordinator
(773) 867-3630
“Everyone has goals that they want to be able to achieve for themselves or those closest to them whether it is funding their children’s education, growing their wealth, retiring when they want to, or having the ability to...