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SEEMA ACKERMAN believes in the personal power and freedom that comes from being financially educated. As a Managing Director at BlackRock, an Investment Management Company, she’s worked with clients in every aspect of the investment community—“from family clients to institutions, and has advised on investments across the risk and liquidity spectrum.” Ackerman’s BS in Finance,

“My parents taught me by example that when an opportunity for service presents itself, you seize it, and perform to the best of your ability,” says JUDGE ELIZABETH ROCHFORD, a Lake County Judge for the past nine years. Judge Rochford’s inspiration came at a young age when she was witness to her father’s committed service

“Family, faith, friends, and flowers” is KATIE FORD’s mantra. After being diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder with intrusive thoughts, her doctor encouraged her to slow down the pace of life and do more things that she loves. “Flowers have always brought me so much joy that I began to play with them more and more, until

MICHONE J. RIEWER, Managing Partner at Strategic Divorce, knows that divorce is often one of the hardest life challenges a family can experience. “Going through a divorce or other family law matter is emotionally and financially difficult, even under the best circumstances,” she says. “Choosing the right lawyer to minimize the financial and emotional drain

JENNIFER AMES was schooled in the art of communication. That’s one attribute that sets her apart as the successful President of Ames Group Chicago and as a License Partner with Engel & Völkers Chicago. “I am highly professional, a strong advocate for my clients, and a straight shooter,” she says. “I tell the truth, not

Network. Network. Network. ABBY BAINE DUNN takes this mantra to heart every day in her one-woman firm, Abby Dunn PR & Consulting. “I got to where I am today by making the most of an expansive network spanning from our incredible North Shore community to time in New York City—the original hub of media, fashion,