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GRACE SALVINO and IVANA VUKANIC are Wealth Managers at Performance Wealth, a nationally recognized independent RIA based in Hinsdale. Combining more than a century of collective experience with a commitment to empowering clients, Performance Wealth provides personalized fiduciary guidance to high-net-worth individuals and multigenerational families. Salvino, a University of Michigan graduate with an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, brings a sharp investment mindset and strategic depth to client relationships. Vukanic is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, known for her ability to simplify complex financial decisions and help clients build clarity. Together, the duo lead initiatives like PW Next Gen Program—a mentoring program designed to equip the next generation with financial literacy and stewardship skills—and the Next Chapter Program, a community group created to support navigating transitions. Their work is grounded in thoughtful insight, disciplined planning, and a genuine desire to make a difference in their clients’ lives.
How do you define confidence—and how have you built it? Confidence is the quiet strength that comes from preparation, consistency, and discipline. At Performance Wealth, our commitment to excellence is not just a motto but the standard we hold ourselves to as fiduciaries. As women in a male-dominated industry, we have built confidence through integrity, hard work, and being fully present for clients’ most important financial decisions. True confidence grows when you use your voice to advocate for others, especially women, helping them take ownership of their financial lives. Whether guiding families through transitions or mentoring the next generation through our PW Next Gen program, our confidence is rooted in service, empathy, and a passion for helping others succeed.
What excites you most about the future of your industry? The shift toward independent RIAs is transforming wealth management. As fiduciaries, we are not tied to pushing products. Instead, we focus on results, transparency, and always putting clients first. That freedom allows us to build lasting relationships rooted in trust. We are energized by the opportunity to guide families through the largest wealth transfer in history, as trillions move from Baby Boomers to their children and grandchildren. Women play a central role in this transition as decision-makers, matriarchs, and next-generation leaders. At Performance Wealth, we lead with education and empowerment, preparing the next generation to be thoughtful stewards of their wealth. The future of our industry is more inclusive, values-driven, and collaborative, and we are proud to be part of that change.
For more information, visit performancewealthpartners.com or follow the company on Instagram @performance_wealth. Ivana Vukanic and Grace Salvino are individually on LinkedIn, along with Performance Wealth.
