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Thursday, January 18, 2024

We are delighted to share some news that brings joy and excitement to the Seagraves Financial Group team. Our Practice Operations Manager, Allison, received a special treat on October 31 when she and husband Rolando welcomed a...

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

This week we are welcoming Heidi Hall to the Seagraves Financial Group team.  Heidi has worked in the Wealth Management industry for 5 years. She is an LPL employee and part of the Admin Solutions Program that supports multiple...

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

November means open enrollment time! Do not fly through electing your employee benefits. Your benefits make up to 1/3 of your total compensation. Take a minute to understand your health, disability, life, retirement, and other benefits...

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

We have some exciting news to share with you regarding our Practice Operations Manager, Allison. At the end of October, Allison will be embarking on a new and wonderful journey as she prepares to welcome her first child. We are...

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Marilyn and husband Ed Seagraves celebrated 50 years of marriage this June.  They welcomed friends and family to anniversary parties thrown in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Illinois, choosing to share in the joy and say thank you to the people wh

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

2023 Financial Checklist

Monday, July 25, 2022

In April, we introduced you to one of our new associates, Kevin Garcia. Besides his degrees in Sport Management and Leadership, he was working as an assistant coach for the Concordia University Chicago baseball team. Kevin also played...

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Seagraves Financial Group is excited to announce that we welcomed Kiara Aldana to our team in March.  Kiara is currently a student at Concordia University, where she studies business management and plans to graduate in May of 2023...

Monday, April 18, 2022

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

We want to offer you the opportunity to get better acquainted with our Practice Operations Manager, Allison Spiaser-Pineda. Many of you have told us how much you enjoy speaking with her, as well as how helpful and friendly she is. Not...

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

With your support, Seagraves Financial Group has carved a path for growth and future success. Thank you very much for your continuing loyalty and referrals over the years. Your satisfaction in our work is our reward. As part of our...

Thursday, September 23, 2021

The housing market is surprisingly strong right now. If your family needs more space, your options include remodeling your current home, building a new one, or buying one already on the market. Each alternative has its pros and cons....

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

This week Seagraves Financial Group had a great opportunity to meet with one of our favorite fund managers, Zach Shafran, who manages the Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund. In his 20 years managing this portfolio, Zach has...

Friday, May 28, 2021

It’s graduation season, and on this 5/29 Day it’s a great time to take a look at how you are preparing for the educational needs of your children and grandchildren. Here are some reminders for success: • College...

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Did you know that June is Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States? Immigrant Heritage Month is an initiative that seeks to celebrate our shared heritage as an immigrant nation and the important contributions to our economy,...

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Show your family love and help protect them! We can help with your life insurance needs too.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

As most of Seagraves Financial Group’s friends and clients know, there is one Seagraves son/brother who is not a financial planner. Dr. Thom Seagraves started a two-year fellowship in critical care medicine at Mount Sinai...

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Fourth Quarter Financial Checklist

Monday, August 24, 2020

After several missed barber appointments that started with shut-downs and stay at home orders, John decided he was happy to stop getting haircuts and stop shaving until things were back to normal. With “normal” still...

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

I’m affiliated with a firm that cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion, and today we pay tribute to former Waddell & Reed financial advisor Mary Rogers, who died June 6. Mary boldly stepped into financial services...

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Seagraves Financial Group has moved! Please note our new phone number and address: 1220 Kensington Road, Suite 200B Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630.280.2400 seagravesfinancial.com Marilyn, John, Jim, and Allison are still settling in to...

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Seagraves Financial Group is moving! Our new office space in Oak Brook is under construction, and we are anticipating a move in June 2020. At that time, we will have a new office address to share, as well as new office phone contact...

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

As the Covid-19 outbreak continues, Waddell & Reed has decided to extend the closure of the Oak Brook, IL office through April 30, 2020. For most of us, what we are living through right now are overwhelming circumstances, unlike...

Thursday, March 19, 2020

The Covid-19 outbreak has created unprecedented times. In conjunction with the CDC and other health organization recommendations, Waddell & Reed has made the decision to close the office at 1111 W. 22nd Street in Oak Brook, IL...

Monday, March 16, 2020

We just found out that our Oak Brook office has closed to outside guests and client meetings until further notice. Our office is open for our day to day business and we are happy to chat via phone or a virtual meeting. We will update...

Friday, March 13, 2020

The past few weeks have been a difficult time for investors and all Americans. The outbreak of the Coronavirus has upended just about every aspect of our lives. We want each of you to know that we care about you and want to help you...