Hightower Great Lakes

03/31/2026

For many retirees, their number one fear is running out of money. With new technology, wealth advisors like Valparaiso's Luke Duffy map out different scenarios, such as visiting your grandkids more often, to show that you can enjoy life and the savings you built without financial anxiety. To work with Luke and a team that leads with care and connection, reach out to schedule a meeting today! ⛱

03/19/2026

Traverse City's Matt Conway loves working with young investors who are excited to enter traditional and alternative markets like cryptocurrency. He knows from experience that with investment comes risk, and he works with young investors to mitigate that risk and broaden the range of their portfolios.

With over 30 years experience, the team at Hightower Great Lakes knows how to turn your excitement into long-term wealth built over time. To meet with our team, reach out to set an appointment today ✅

03/04/2026

Many young people put off financial planning because they feel like they are drowning in student loan debt. In reality, debt is very common and it's possible to build wealth while simultaneously tackling it head on. Valparaiso wealth advisor Samantha Pietruszynski, CFP®, CDFA® knows that a client's financial picture often includes debt and understands the complicated emotions and feelings that it can bring up. To talk with an advisor about how your student loan or other debt fits into your financial future, reach out to meet with our team today!

02/24/2026

Wealth Advisor Luke Duffy learned the value of communication while in the Army infantry stationed in Germany. He uses those skills to help clients reach their goals and work with his team of fellow advisors at Hightower Great Lakes Valparaiso. To start planning for your financial future, schedule a meeting with Luke and our team today.

Learn more about Luke at the link in the comments.

02/18/2026

This week's Market Notes show a resilient labor market and exceptional productivity despite AI uncertainty. Read More at the link in the comments 📈

02/03/2026

Read our weekly Market Notes for February 2, 2026: Fundamentals in Focus – Fed Clarity, Earnings Strength, and Market Signals

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01/27/2026

Market Notes: January 27th, 2026 📈
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01/13/2026

Being a fiduciary means our guidance is driven by your goals, not by quotas or sales targets. But unlike small independent registered investment advisors, we have the technological backing of Hightower, which allows us to make the best decisions for our clients with the resources and cyber security of a financial industry leader. To start working with a team that combines flexibility and sophistication, schedule a meeting with an advisors today! 📈

Featuring Steve Billimack and Stephanie Pellati of our Chicago office

01/06/2026

When you are first building your family, how you build your wealth will have a huge effect on your financial future. At Hightower Great Lakes, wealth advisors like Samantha Pietruszynski bring knowledge and care to answer questions and create custom long-term plans for clients just like you every day. To work with a team that can help you and your family reach your goals, schedule a meeting with an advisor today!

12/19/2025

This week’s Wealth Notes: Nasdaq plans to expand trading hours to 23 hours a day, five days a week, the Trump administration launched the “U.S. Tech Force,”, FAFSA will now flag colleges where graduates historically earn no more than high school graduates, and more.

Oil prices bounce back Crude oil prices rebounded on Wednesday after hitting their lowest levels since 2021, with U.S. futures rising nearly 2% to $56.30 a barrel. The recovery followed President Trump’s order to block all sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating pressure on President Nicolá...

12/18/2025

Last week, U.S. bank regulation took a meaningful step toward a more flexible framework as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the FDIC formally withdrew the 2013 guidance on leveraged lending.

Deregulation Gains Momentum for Banks We have talked and written about the upcoming deregulation that is coming for the U.S. economy, and specifically the financial services industry. It’s one of the reasons we are overweight relative to our benchmarks – in addition to benefiting from a stronger...

12/16/2025

Your financial plan should be customized to You. At Hightower Great Lakes, we help identify your goals by asking (what can feel like!) A LOT of questions to understand where you want to go and what you value. To work with a team that can help you meet your financial goals, schedule a meeting today at https://hightowergreatlakes.com/ 📈

Featuring Steve Billimack, CAIA, AIF and Stephanie Pellati of our Chicago office. Learn more about Steve at https://hightowergreatlakes.com/steven-billimack.html

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