ABOUT

 

 

ABOUT US

 

 

I am fiercely committed to my clients’ achievement of financial freedom. I help them to simplify their finances, and establish sound habits and investing plans to guide them on their journey all the way to retirement and beyond, with the best balance of work, life and fun!

 

Stop worrying about money and focus on growing your net worth, your abundance, your success!

If you are looking for a proven professional who can help you:

  • Recognize that wealth is about much more than money.  It’s about lifestyle.
  • Plug the holes in your financial bucket and create simple and effective plans for earning, saving and investing.
  • End your frustration with investing on your own and losing hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in the market while getting no results.
  • Dump the plethora of newsletters or Facebook pages for investing tips that only make you more challenged and confused.
  • Get back in the game when you have been so overwhelmed with the markets that you have stayed in cash and missed opportunities.

You’ve come to the right place. With 25 plus years in the coaching, financial service and legal fields, both as an employee and an entrepreneur, I made mistakes, started over, and learned the creative processes and strategies that work. Over the years I have endured some financial chaos and found myself in a conundrum due to an unforeseen devastating illness, from which I emerged transformed. I understand the critical elements needed to create a solid financial foundation. I’ve spent over 20,000 hours coaching amazing people like you: people wanting to improve their financial lives by creating healthy personal finance and investing habits.

No matter how bad your financial chaos, financial clarity is possible.

The great news is that you too can gain this clarity. The reality is you can wake up each day knowing that you have taken the appropriate steps and created solid habits toward making yourself and your family more secure and able to reach financial goals. You’ll put more time and effort into managing your money, you’ll become clearer about your financial state and you’ll become more honest with yourself. Before you know it, you’ll begin to feel relief, more in control, and perhaps even a spark of excitement about your financial future. You will be able to dream again. How will it feel to have healthy finances and peace of mind?

I draw upon my experience as a Personal Finance Specialist to help clients craft strategic plans for a successful and exciting lifestyle.

My past and current credentials include:

  • PCC (Professional Certified Coach)-International Coach Federation
  • Brian Tracy International Senior Coach & Mentor
  • Jack Canfield Trading Senior Coach & Mentor
  • Nightingale Conant Senior Coach and Mentor
  • WRLR FM Transition Magician/Blonde with the Wand-Host of Life Outside the Box (5+ year broadcast radio show) on 98.3FM from 2007-2012 & 2015-2017.
  • WLCB FM Transition Magician-Host of Life After the Box (broadcast radio show) on 101.5 FM 2020-present
  • Ancillary Services Team Member at Naples Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Ancillary Services Team Member at Insight to Health & Wellness
  • 2007-2010 Board of Directors of the Chicago Chapter of The International Coach Federation (ICF)
  • CPC (Certified Professional Coach)-Institute of Professional Empowerment Coaching (iPEC)
  • Master Practitioner-Energy Leadership Index-Institute of Professional Empowerment Coaching (iPEC)
  • Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach-Institute of Professional Empowerment Coaching (iPEC)
  • Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach-Genos International
  • Founding Ambassador-Institute of Professional Empowerment Coaching (iPEC)
  • NASD Securities Licenses 7, 63, 65, 66 (past credentials)
  • American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer (past credentials)
  • BS Metaphysics-AIHT
  • Integral in creating a platform for the top 100 financial advisors in the United States to connect with Fortune 500 executives retiring from their positions

In addition to working with individuals, I’ve had the opportunity to serve medium and large organizations, such as:

  • Aetna
  • Barrington Area Council on Aging
  • Aon/Hewitt Associates LLC
  • Hilton Hotels
  • Lake Barrington Shores Community Affairs Commission
  • Spa Vargas Wellness
  • The Garlands
  • WLCB FM
  • WRLR FM

And to work with individuals referred to me from past clients and from such referral sources as:

  • Brian Tracy International
  • The Jack Canfield Training Group
  • Chicago Coach Federation
  • Exoteric
  • Institute of professional Empowerment Coaching (iPEC)
  • Nightingale Conant
  • Dr. Kent Hasen (Naples Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
  • Dr. Nancy Vance (Insight to Health & Wellness)

Intention without action = failure………

My mission as a professional coach and consultant is to help my clients re-design their financial lives by putting the FUN in finance. This takes awareness, habit change and action!

I utilize three principles of coaching to help my clients move forward to success:

  • Blend the metaphysical with the physical — as you can see, I hold a degree in metaphysics, and I also held securities and fitness certifications and licenses and spent many years both in the financial services, legal and the fitness industries. I am well -acquainted with the physical, the monetary, and the spiritual anatomies of life as well as the keys to finding the delicate balance of each for my clients.
  • Assess: I use a number of assessment tools that build our relationship firmly on a foundation of the science of personal development.  The assessments I use provide insights about your motivations and values.  This knowledge allows you to design success, on your terms. It’s time to design your life for real this time, and in alignment with your values, motivations and goals.
  • Create and implement your plan: designing your ideal lifestyle may seem like an impossible dream.m. It isn’t. It will take awareness, action and work (but not without some fun)! This isn’t simple platitudes.  Together we will create an action plan with goals and milestones for you to celebrate along the way.

 

 

 MICHAEL A. BABIARZ, JD INSTRUCTOR OF THE PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR ASSETS COURSE

 

INTRODUCTION

Michael is an Illinois Licensed Attorney, at author, and a serial entrepreneur. In addition, he has spent the last 30 years assisting others in business formation and development, as well as estate planning and administration, senior and retiree issues, and real estate. His education and experience carried into the classroom, with hands-on experience in curriculum design, teaching and presentations in college, continuing education, and professional seminar environments. He is acknowledged for his capacity to inspire, achieve consensus, mediate, and teach and coach individuals of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. Michael is known for having an innovative, participatory style, tailoring a variety of modalities to energize and maximize learning, and help his participants achieve outstanding results. He is a poised, entertaining and influential speaker, presenter of ideas, leader and coach. He is a prolific freelance writer, and professional musician. In 2013, he retired from the practice of law to devote his energies to his passion — helping small entrepreneurs and in particular solo lawyers and independent paralegals succeed wildly.

For additional information on Michael A. Babairz, please visit www.babiarzlaw.com.  

EDUCATION PROFILE 

EXPERT RATING, Global Certificate

Life Coach Certification

THE JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL, Chicago Illinois

Juris Doctor, with High Distinction 

  • Staff Editor, The John Marshall Law Review
  • Dean’s Scholarship (full academic scholarship); John N. Jewett Scholarship
  • American Law Book Company Prize for Scholarly Attainment
  • Elected to the Order of John Marshall

NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Arts, Applied Behavioral Sciences

Attorney at Law, Licensed in Illinois (retired status)

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Attorney at Law / Principal (retired status, 5/2013)

Law Offices of Michael A. Babiarz Palatine, IL

Practice concentrated in estate planning, living trusts, wills, estate & trust administration, elder law, asset protection, business development & consultation.

  • Popular presenter and instructor at professional meetings, Bar groups, local senior centers, and area professional schools.

Adjunct Professor

William Rainey Harper College/Paralegal Studies Program Palatine, IL

Instruct students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds in a “smart” classroom setting (with accessible integrated PCs, overheads, etc.) for American Bar Association-accredited program. Use Blackboard software for on-line support of classes.

  • Develop lesson plans, adapting own materials (including Asset Protection Planning for Seniors) to supplement the text. Employ variety of teaching methods as appropriate (e.g., lecture, discussion, collaborative projects, mentoring, Socratic method, free-writing, multimedia), sometimes changing every 20 to 40 minutes throughout class session to promote a lively, holistic, challenging environment.
  • Selected as participant in Harper program to increase enrollment for special classes.
  • Student ratings from classes were almost unanimously “Very High.”

Instructor

High School District 211/Continuing Education Program Palatine, IL

Developed and teach Estate Planning, Estate Preservation, and Elder Law courses to adult continuing education.

  • Accountable for textbook review and selection of instructional resources, working with suppliers and vendors.
  • Developed Elder Law curriculum.

Coach/Consultant        

Ann Babiarz & Associates, LLC Barrington, IL/Naples, FL

  • Design & Deliver group presentations
  • One-on-One trainer/consultant/strategic planner for solo & micro-entrepreneurs as well as solo practitioner lawyers and paralegals

Law Clerk

Illinois Supreme Court Ottawa & Springfield, IL

Appointed as judicial clerk to assist the Honorable Justice Howard C. Ryan in research and drafting of Court’s opinions.

  • Participant in opinion on In Re Longeway (Illinois “right to die” involving termination of life support).

PUBLICATIONS

  • Flashes of Light  (How to reboot your life, business or both when chaos strikes!), Michael A. Babiarz & Ann M. Babiarz, Amazon.com 2015, revised and updated 2020
  •  Chaos – The Manual: Protect Yourself and Your Assets from Chaos, Michael A. Babiarz & Ann M. Babiarz, Amazon.com 2017
  • Free Agent (Making the Decision to Blaze Your Own Trail), Michael A. Babiarz, Amazon. com 2015
  • Asset Protection Planning for Seniors, Michael A. Babiarz, J.D., Harbor House Press, 1998.  Updated and self-published 2006 (www.assetprotectionforseniors.com)
  • The Graveyard Gamble, Michael A. Babiarz & Ann M. Babiarz, 2008 (www.graveyardgambit.com)
  • The Graveyard Gambit, Michael A. Babiarz & Ann M. Babiarz, 2006 (www.graveyardgambit.com)

Numerous articles published in IAFP Chapter News, The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, The John Marshall Law Review, The Briefcase, The ABA Elder Law Committee Update, The Chicago Suburban Times Newspapers, and other bar journals, senior citizen publications, and professional periodicals. Topics include:

  • Problems of Joint Accounts with Someone Other Than Your Spouse
  • Seniors & Professionals
  • Illinois Statutory Tenancy by the Entirety
  • An Introduction to Elder Law
  • Highlights of Medicaid & Tax Law Changes Made During 1993
  • Medicaid Gifting After OBRA ‘93
  • Proposed Amendments to the Medicaid System
  • The Financial Planner as Advisor to the Trustee
  • Guarantor Provisions in Nursing Home Contracts
  • What is Probate?
  • Problems of Joint Tenancies with a Non-Spouse
  • Using the $125,000 Exclusion
  • Choosing Illinois’ Judges:  Election is Merit Selection
  • Planning for Incapacity:  Durable Powers of Attorney
  • Protecting the Assets of the Elderly in Nursing Homes
  • How Lawyers Can Avoid Discipline Under Rule 7-110(a)
  • Lack of Review of Veterans’ Disability Claims:  Is the Proposed Veterans’ Administration Adjudication Procedure & Judicial Review Act the Answer?
  • hundreds of articles and blog posts crafted as work for hire for small businesses and law firms

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS  & COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT

American Bar Association

  • Chairman, Committee on Elder Law 
  • Chair, Panel Presentation, Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL 
  • Chair, Panel Presentation, Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL 
  • Chair, Panel Presentation, Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA 
  • Invited Speaker, Arkansas Bar Association
  • Chair, Panel Presentation, Midyear Meeting, Dallas, TX 
  • Invited Speaker, Elder Law, Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA 

Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council

  • Chairman, Board of Directors, Board Secretary, First Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair
  • Chairman/Coordinator, “The Generations Concert”, fundraiser for endowment fund
  • Planned Giving Committee
  • Gala Committee
  • Chair, Bylaws Committee
  • Participant, interdisciplinary programs with local elementary school district
  • Instrumental in purchase of building, from research to fundraising to school board presentation. Collaborated with local park district.
  • Frequent speaker & presenter

Illinois Capital Resource Center

  • Panel attorney and pro bono attorney, post-conviction capital cases

Community Activities:

  • Planned Gifts Committee, Northwest Community Hospital Foundation
  • Elk Grove Village Senior Center, pro bono legal services & quarterly presentations (January, March, June, September)
  • Frequent speaker, Barrington Area Coalition on Aging (BACOA)
  • Frequent guest speaker before senior, health care, and church groups.

Frequent presenter, Elder Law programs, offered by retirement communities, nursing homes, senior citizens groups.

  • Elected to Palatine Park District Honor Roll
  • Honored as Outstanding Volunteer, Palatine Park District
  • Professional Musician Naples- Ft. Myers, Florida/Barrington, IL

Special note: Michael A. Babiarz is retired from the practice of law and no longer provides legal advice.  Any of the services offered through Ann Babiarz and Associates LLC are not intended to create, cannot create and do not create an attorney-client relationship and no legal advice or legal opinions will be offered for any specific situations.  If you wish to obtain legal advice or a legal opinion, you should seek this advice from an attorney of your choice.

Please also note that when consulting with independent paralegals, Michael A. Babiarz only works with those who contract with licensed attorneys.

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Chris Dewey, PhD

Dr. Chris Dewey is a business and academic professional. He has extensive, proven skills in writing and publishing, teaching, presentation and public speaking, research, mentoring and coaching, as well as strategic planning, tactical implementation and opportunity analysis.

Chris brings an international flavor to his offerings as an affiliate to Pilot Fish Personal & Professional Development, LLC/Ann Babiarz and Associates, LLC. He received his bachelor of science from Bedford College, University of London, England, and Master of Science, from University College, University of London, England. His PhD was obtained from Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. He is also a certified empowerment coach.

Chris taught as an associate professor at Mississippi State University for more than 25 years, and owned and operated a martial arts academy, building this business to gross sales of more than $1.5 million, before selling it in 2012. He currently is proprietor and manager of Chris Dewey Professional Services, LLC, where he offers life coaching services specializing in holistic life-balance for professionals and entrepreneurs, serving clients from Hawaii to the Netherlands.

As a coach, Chris works with an eye to mind/body/spirit wellness. In his coaching toolbox you will find the experiences of a martial artist, an entrepreneur, a poet, writer and an eternal scholar. If there is one thread that binds these pieces together however, it is the notion of embracing a journey of life-long learning and discovery.

Training as a martial artist since 1968, embracing photography and poetry at about the same time, Chris has published eight books of his work. Chris followed his dreams from England to Canada and then on to the United States where he currently resides in Texas. Since retirement as a professor and the sale of his martial arts academy, Chris has focused on his passion for coaching others to achieve deep, transformational personal change and extraordinary success.

 

 

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Aniko Rigo Neumann

Is ‘this’ is all there is for us in life? Why are we stuck? Have we already lived our best days? Is it too late for us? Are we with the right life partner? Will our dreams and desires ever come to fruition?

Only if we are ready to do what needs to be done for as long as it takes to create lasting transformation can we go from stagnant, same sh’t – different day, complacent life, to the life we truly desire.

The journey is not for the faint of heart. Yet is there a better investment than self fulfillment, which impacts the quality of our relationships, the quality of our work, the quality of our joy, happiness, and freedom?

Aniko Neumann is a Master Certified Life Coach, and certified NLP/ Hypnotist. Using tools and techniques based on behavioral psychology, NLP, hypnosis, and other proven methods and strategies, she helps YOU create YOUR life solutions and successes as YOU desire them.

Aniko is also a Travelista, Language Guru (trilingual), Devoted Questioner of All Things, and a Passionate Nurturer.

Aniko stands at the ready to serve you…

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Aniko Neumann
Master Certified Life Coach
Neurolinguistic Hypnotist