Cornerstone Credit Union will host the 7th annual WREX Freeport Food Drive at their facility on W Meadows Drive in Freeport on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. WREX-TV Channel 13 will broadcast live during the morning, noon and evening news shows. This local effort began in 2014 when WREX became aware that some food pantries … Read More
SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-SPONSORING TOWN HALL MEETING ON HELPING TO RESTORE CIVILITY IN AMERICA
WE URGE YOU TO ATTEND Rockford University, Institute of World Affairs and Trade at Rockford University, Rockford Public Library, Rockford Chamber of Commerce, and the US Association of Former Members of Congress (Congress to Campus program) are hosting a free and open-to-the-public TOWN HALL MEETING CONGRESS AT LOGGERHEADS: HOPE FOR THE FUTURE 7pm to 8:30pm, Wednesday Nov. 3, 2021 Fisher Chapel, … Read More
2nd FNBT Customer Wins Priceless Surprise
Beloit, WI, October 14, 2021 – First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT) is excited to announce that another bank customer has been surprised with a $1,000 prepaid card from Mastercard®. Belinda S. was the second lucky winner from FNBT of Mastercard’s Priceless Surprises sweepstakes in August. FNBT is participating in Mastercard’s 2021 Priceless Surprises campaign. Customers automatically receive an entry into the … Read More
Savant Employees Recognized for Earning Professional Certifications
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Oct. 14, 2021) — Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm, announced that several of its employees have earned some of the highest and most-respected financial industry designations. Lifelong learning through these and other programs is one of Savant’s core values to help build trust and provide peace of mind in helping clients pursue their ideal futures. … Read More
FITCH RATINGS AFFIRMS BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM BONDS AT ‘A’, OUTLOOK STABLE
BELOIT, WI. (October 13, 2021) Beloit Health System’s financial rating agency, Fitch, has affirmed the historically high ‘A’ rating to the System’s outstanding series 2020 and series 2016 revenue bonds issued by the Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority on behalf of Beloit. The Rating Outlook continues to remain Stable. The ‘A’ rating reflects Beloit Health System’s strong and consistent … Read More
FNBT Joins ABA and Banks across the US for Anti-Phishing Campaign
Beloit, WI, October 1, 2021 – Today First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) joined the American Bankers Association and banks across the nation to promote an industry-wide campaign educating consumers about the persistent threat of phishing scams. The FTC estimates that consumers lost $3.3 billion to phishing schemes and other fraud in 2020, nearly double the losses in 2019. To combat phishing, the … Read More
RAMP Receives Grant from the Farmers Insurance for Youth Education Advocacy (YEA) Services
(Tuesday, October 5, 2021) RAMP received a grant in the amount of $1,000 from Farmers Insurance as part of their corporate citizen strategy focus. The grant will be used for RAMP’s Youth Education Advocacy (YEA) services in Stephenson County. These services include educational rights training, self-advocacy skills training, information & referral, peer support, independent living skills training, transition planning guidance, educational … Read More
RAMP Receives Grant from the Freeport Community Foundation for Access of Services
(Monday, October 4, 2021) Freeport, IL – Freeport Community Foundation in the amount of $3640 for greater access to services for individuals with disabilities. RAMP received a grant in the amount of $3,640 from the Freeport Community Foundation to provide greater access to services for people with disabilities. The funds will help fund an electronic door opener with a push plate for … Read More
Savant Wealth Management, Advisor Jakob Loescher Receive Industry Honors
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Sept. 30, 2021) – Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm, and Financial Advisor/Team Lead Jakob C. Loescher, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF®, CRPC®, CRPS® have been recognized as leaders by Barron’s and Forbes, respectively. Barron’s named Savant to its list of 2021 Top 100 RIA firms, and Forbes named Loescher to its list of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors. Barron’s, a weekly financial newspaper, measures quantitative data, such as the … Read More
AdvisoryHQ Names Savant Wealth Management to List of Top Chicago Advisors
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Sept. 24, 2021) – Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm with eight Chicagoland locations, announced it has been named one of the “Top 12 Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Firms” in Chicago for 2020-2021 by AdvisoryHQ. AdvisoryHQ conducted the selection process independently based on a wide range of filters, including fiduciary duty, independence, transparency, level of … Read More