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The Loewenthal Group can help bring clarity to your financial life. We work to help you preserve your capital and identify suitable investments. We have always believed in developing a robust wealth management strategy that is long term and not overly reactive to market conditions. Our other essential belief is that your strategy must be individualized. We evaluate where your wealth is invested, your spending habits and income needs, significant milestones and upcoming events, and your overall outlook for the future. Our objective is to help keep your financial life moving forward toward your goals.

We work to help you crystallize your thinking about the financial goals you want to pursue and develop strategies tailored just for you. We also establish agreed-upon checkpoints to measure your progress and consider adjustments.

Whatever your financial needs, you can leverage a full range of financial strategies drawing on the investing insights of one of the largest wealth management firms in the world, UBS. Our goal is to map out innovative, forward-thinking strategies and tactics that can work toward your objectives.

 

Rod Loewenthal, CFP®,CIMA®, CRPC®

Managing Director - Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
Senior Portfolio Manager
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)
847-498-7802

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For over two decades, Rod has provided customized financial planning and portfolio management for his clients by working closely with them on wealth management and wealth transition strategies. Prior to joining UBS in November 2017, he began his career as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch in 1995.

Rod has distinguished himself with the Senior Portfolio Manager designation, in addition to providing traditional advice and guidance. Rod can also help clients pursue their objectives by building and managing personalized or defined strategies, which may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Senior Portfolio Managers are provided a high degree of flexibility in constructing portfolios and selecting securities. When servicing clients through the firm’s Portfolio Management Program, a Senior Portfolio Manager may manage his strategies on a discretionary basis.

Rod earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in history from the University of Michigan. He resides with his wife, Tracy, and their three children in Highland Park, IL. Barron's named Rod to its 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 America’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list. He also appeared on Forbes' America’s Top 250 Financial Advisors list in 2017 and 2016.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY


Kevin Kamholz, CFP®, CIMA®, CAP®, CRPC®

First Vice President - Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)
847-498-7803

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Kevin joined the financial services industry over 28 years ago, after beginning his career with the First National Bank of Chicago. Prior to joining UBS in November of 2017, Kevin spent 20 years with Merrill Lynch as a Wealth Management Advisor and also served as a Trust and Estate Specialist.

Kevin's tenure with the Loewenthal Group has continued his experience in helping clients achieve their financial and legacy goals. Kevin specializes in comprehensive financial planning for high net worth individuals and their families, with a focus on detail and implementation. His expertise include: investment management, retirement cash flow planning, trust and wealth transfer, insurance planning, and charitable strategies.

Kevin is a graduate of Illinois State University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Finance.  He also holds an MBA in Finance from the Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University.  Kevin has achieved and maintains the following professional certifications:

-CFP® certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.

-Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®)

-Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®)

-Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®)

Kevin and his wife have been married for over 20 years and reside in Western Springs with their two daughters.  He enjoys all outdoor activities, coaching and playing sports, and spending time with his extended family.  Kevin currently volunteers as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY


Jeremy Wynes, CEPA®

Financial Advisor
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®)
847-498-7807

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Jeremy joined UBS and the Loewenthal Group in 2018 after a decade offering professional advice and guidance at the intersection of public policy, politics and international affairs. Prior to joining UBS, Jeremy practiced law, held multiple high-level director roles for two of the country's premier foreign-policy advocacy organizations, and spent a year seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Jeremy earned his bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in 2002 and his law degree from DePaul University College of Law in 2006. He resides in Highland Park, Illinois, with his wife, Lesley, and their three children.

Jeremy is an active supporter of many local and national organizations and currently serves on the National Young Leadership Cabinet of the Jewish Federations of North America.


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AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY


Elizabeth "Betsy" Mason

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
847-498-7804

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Prior to joining UBS in 2017, Betsy spent the majority of her 30-year career at Merrill Lynch coordinating all aspects of supervisory and administrative issues with senior branch management. Betsy joined The Loewenthal Group at Merrill Lynch in 2005, bringing her talent and a tremendous drive to strengthen all aspects of the client experience. She provides support in all phases of client service and client relationship management. Betsy resides in Lindenhurst, Illinois, with her husband, James, and their three daughters.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY


Justin McIntire

Wealth Strategy Associate
847-498-7805

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Justin has over 10 years of financial services experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2017, he became a member of The Loewenthal Group at Merrill Lynch in 2006.  He assists in the daily business activity of the team, with a focus on technological team support and helping clients develop their financial outlook. Justin provides personalized assistance to clients, with high-level problem-solving skills. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Capital University, in Columbus, Ohio, where he earned a varsity soccer letter three years in a row. He lives in Grayslake, Illinois, with his wife, Magdalena, and son, Conor.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY


Danielle Landon, CFP®, CLU®

Senior Client Service Associate
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)
847-498-7806

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Danielle joined the Loewenthal Group in January 2018 but she is no stranger to UBS, previously working for a team in Plano, Texas since 2013. She began her career at Merrill Lynch in 2005, in 2011 she earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, and in June of 2021 obtained her Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designation, which attests to her dedication to provide our clients with advanced planning strategies that are developed according to their individual needs and goals.  

Danielle received a Bachelor of Arts from Hardin Simmons University. In her free time she enjoys acting and spending time outside with her husband, Ryan, and their two dogs.


Registered States:
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY