Leda Vogl Joins FNBT as BSA Officer

Beloit, WI, July 6, 2021 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Leda Vogl has joined the bank as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer. Vogl comes to FNBT with 18 years of banking experience, eight of which have been focused on BSA compliance. She also has extensive knowledge of bank compliance, internal auditing, and accounting that will … Read More

Savant Continues to Earn Recognition for Financial Planning Services

ROCKFORD, Ill. (June 30, 2021) – Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only advisory firm headquartered in Rockford, has been recognized by InvestmentNews as one of the top fee-only Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) in the nation and by Accounting Today as one of the nation’s leading Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms by assets under management (AUM). For the 14th year, Savant has … Read More

CoyleKiley Announces New Hires

Rachel Cunningham joined the CoyleKiley team as an Employee Benefits Account Manager.  Rachel was born and raised in Titusville, FL, graduated from Astronaut High School, and moved to Illinois in 2004. Rachel joined the CoyleKiley team in 2021 and brings over 25 years of customer service and administrative assistance experience from the manufacturing industry. She is currently working towards her … Read More

Savant Wealth Management to Acquire Michigan-Based AMDG Financial and AMDG Business Advisory Services

Transaction Marks Savant’s Entry into the Michigan Market; Furthers Commitment to a Culture of Excellence Brings additional support to its tax and consulting affiliate, Savant Tax & Consulting Furthers its position as one of the nation’s best-in-class firms for clients, team members and owners Challenges the traditional mergers and acquisitions (M&A) approach in the registered investment adviser (RIA) industry to … Read More

FNBT Announces Promotions

Beloit, WI, June 17, 2021 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the following promotions. Connie Adler is transitioning to Assistant Vice President Commercial Banking Officer. In this role, she is responsible for developing new banking and lending relationships, providing excellent service and providing Sound Advice to clients in the bank’s Winnebago County market. Connie started at FNBT in … Read More

Allison Alexander Named Among 2021 People You Should Know

ROCKFORD, Ill. (June 17, 2021) – Allison Alexander, financial advisor with Savant Wealth Management, has been named one of the 2021 People You Should Know by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce. Alexander is one of 20 women and men who will be recognized during a special reception June 24 at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens in Rockford. Honorees include business leaders who impact their … Read More

RFD Celebrates 75 Years of Impacting Regional Economic Development

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), one of the fastest-growing cargo airports in the world and thriving regional passenger airport, is celebrating its 75th year in 2021. In honor of this distinct milestone, RFD will be giving away 75 airline vouchers through December 2021 and kicking off a social media engagement campaign. RFD Today RFD is located 68 miles northwest of … Read More

New Study: Half of Parents Think Remote Learning Negatively Impacted Their Child

ROCKFORD, Ill. (June 16, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic created a tumultuous landscape in education for students and teachers who juggled the everchanging in-person, remote and hybrid learning models. These unexpected barriers led UScellular to commit $100,000 to DonorsChoose to support teachers and their students this summer to help them prepare for the next school year. DonorsChoose is a non-profit organization that connects public … Read More

FNBT Announces Promotions

Beloit, WI, June 11, 2021 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce the following changes within the Customer Support and Loan Operations teams. Angie Baskin is transitioning to Assistant Vice President Loan Operations Manager. Angie started at FNBT in December 2017 as the teller supervisor at the Beloit-Madison Road branch and moved to the customer support department as manager … Read More

BHS ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT, NOMMO DONALD

BELOIT, WI. (June 11, 2021) — BHS welcomes Nommo Donald, who joined Beloit Health System on June 7, 2021, as Vice President. Ms. Donald will provide Administrative coverage and support for CardioVascular Services, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Pharmacy, Laboratory/Pulmonary Care/EEG and the NorthPointe Campus. Ms. Donald received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Organizational Management from Wilberforce … Read More