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Visionary. Billionaire. Filmmaker. Dreamer. Philanthropist. Runner. Entrepreneur. Husband. Father. Creator. Member of the Baha’i Faith. Highland Park’s Steve Sarowitz is all of these things, and so much more. A University of Illinois graduate with a passion for software development and solving problems, Sarowitz saw an opportunity in the payroll and HR marketplace following years of

When you get Jeff Perry started on talking about what it meant to grow up in Highland Park and attend Highland Park High School, be prepared for superlatives. Perry, co-founder of Steppenwolf Theatre along with his high school classmate Gary Sinise, is also a well-known film and television actor whose most recent television acting credit

Fans chanting “Rock-y! Rock-y! Rock-y” at Chicago Blackhawks home games at the United Center had nothing to do with celebrating a certain cinematic boxer and everything to do with acknowledging the presence of an avid, real-life hockey fan—W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz, the Blackhawks’ principal owner and chairman. “Rocky liked to sit in the stands during

Wealth management isn’t just a profession to Steven Esposito. He considers it a hallowed responsibility, and it shows in his values and how he serves his clients. Esposito knew in high school that he wanted to be a wealth manager, and today he is the founder, President, and Managing Director of Yellowstone Wealth Management in

Lisa Bertagna leads a team of Private Bankers who serve high-net-worth clients with credit solutions to help them meet their financial goals. She is also currently building a Fifth Third Private Bank team on the North Shore. Fifth Third Private Bank has over 100 years of experience in wealth management, and helps clients achieve their

Susan Reichert Milanak was motivated to become a financial advisor through her experience helping her mother navigate complex financial charts when meeting with her financial advisory. The experience prompted Milanak to want to help others the way she was helping her mother. She says she felt there was a need not to just advise, but