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

Stateline Mass Transit District Announces New Location in Roscoe, IL

Roscoe, IL – We’ve moved!! Sharon Hecox, Executive Director, announces SMTD has moved to a new office at 11722 Main St., Roscoe IL 61073. “The new office allows even better service to our SMTD community of riders and patrons, and is in the heart of the service area,” stated Hecox. For more information about the new SMTD location, visit www.smtd.biz or call … Read More

Geoff Roemerman Joins FNBT as SVP Director of Customer Experience Innovation

Beloit, WI, September 13, 2021 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Geoff Roemerman has joined the bank as Senior Vice President (SVP) Director of Customer Experience and Innovation. Roemerman comes to FNBT with 16 years of banking experience, working most recently as a district manager for another financial institution. In his new role at FNBT, he … Read More