Wintrust Business Lunch

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the Treasury Department creating a new, more secure log-in procedure for buying Treasury bills, using a private company called ID.me. Also joining Terry and John is Wes Turbeville, Senior Vice President, Federal and Healthcare, ID.me, who tells us everything you need to know […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to preview this Friday’s labor report, the health of the overall economy, the challenge that older workers are having finding a job, and why clicking a button is not going going to get you hired for a job. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about a new SoFi and YouGov survey that shows young people are redefining what it means to be financially successful. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about AI firm Horizon3 […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the stock market rallying today, his thoughts on Meta’s Muse AI, how AI is changing the global economy, the overall resiliency of the market, why he supports the Fed decision to raise interest rates, and the importance of […]

Segment 1: Alex Papadopoulos, President of Egéa Wealth Management and Egéa SRI (Socially Responsible Investments), joins John Williams to talk about their focus on sustainable investing, and why socially responsible investing is so important right now. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, joins John Williams to share his thoughts on all the new Meta glasses that he has tried recently. […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the impact that high energy prices are having on consumers and the overall economy, what to know about the new sign in process for TreasuryDirect, and to answer all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the viral TikTok debate over whether it’s okay to bring a beverage to an interview. John also talks about AI is changing the workplace and how agility will be a key to success. Segment 2: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison […]

Segment 1: Stephen Kates, Principal, Clocktower Financial Consulting, joins John to talk about the Fed raising interest rates and what that means for people, some of the upsides of the economy right now, how narrative drives the market, and if he expects another rate hike before the end of the year. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of […]

Segment 1:  Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the price of gasoline around the world, the disconnect between economic data and what people are feeling, and how motor fuel represents only 4% of the average family’s expenditures. Michael also shares his thoughts on the Federal Reserve’s […]

Segment 1: Michelle Edmonson, Vice President of Exhibitions for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and lead for the IMTS – International Manufacturing Technology Show brands, joins Jon to talk about how the show has been going so far this week, what she’s most proud of so far, what you will see if you visit, some […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the Fed decision on interest rates and what that means for the markets and the economy. Terry also tells John about the new login for TreasuryDirect, and to answer all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the one question you should ask if you want to have a caring company. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about how companies can turn a crisis into a business advantage. Segment 3: Phillip Shaw, Wealth Advisor and […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about why mortgage rates are jumping, the ongoing economic uncertainty because of the war in Iran, the real estate market still being impacted by COVID, and why the cost of owning a car is rising. […]

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about what’s goin on with oil prices, his thoughts on the inflation data released this week, what he expects from the Fed decision on interest rates later this month, and what he thinks of President Trump offering $5,000 to every adult […]

Harold Redman, CEO, ECHO, tells John about the the innovative new products they recently introduced at their Power-On-Athon event. Harold also talks about how business has been going, some of the other great products they sell, where you can find their products, why they are proud of being a Chicago-area business and the work they do […]

Segment 1: Tom Hainlin, National Investment Strategist with U.S. Bank, joins John to talk about AI market volatility, if he thinks there is an AI bubble, and the importance of AI diversification in your portfolio. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, joins John Williams to tell us everything he saw at Apple’s September event. Segment 3: […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the market resiliency despite economic uncertainty, what’s going on with the war in Iran and the trade war with Canada, what you need to know about ID.ME, and to answer all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the economy being strong overall, his thoughts on Friday’s labor report, and the importance of communication at work. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain's, joins Wendy to talk about a variety of real estate stories including […]

Segment 1: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John to talk about today’s surprising jobs numbers, the Fed’s ongoing effort to fight inflation, and to explain the economic differences between capitalism, socialism, and communism. Segment 2: Shane Rachman, president of Cross Street, joins John Williams to talk about their residential […]

Segment 1: Stephen Kates, Principal, Clocktower Financial Consulting, joins John to talk about why the market is bouncing back today, Fed Governor Waller indicating he will support holding rates steady next week, inflation still being well above the Fed’s target, and evidence showing that the economy is still pretty strong.  Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the 10-year Treasury note yield hitting a high of 4.818% and what that means, what will likely happen when the Fed meets next week, why the market still seems impervious to uncertainty, what to know about Social Security insolvency, and to answer all of […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why it’s important to over-communicate with the boss, and what he expects from Friday’s August labor report. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about business lessons to be learned from the great Dolly Parton. Segment 3: […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about the number of data centers in the United States, what to know about Zillow’s credit reporting tool, and why single family homes are declining in size. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sticking to his guns on getting inflation down to 2%, why the market is reacting negatively to Warsh’s comments, what the Fed will likely do with interest rates in September, the concern over the national […]

Segment 1: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen talks about how he helps people with their financial planning, how the market has been performing this year, the importance of getting an X-Ray of your portfolio, and what you need to know about fees and your mutual funds. Segment […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about TreasuryDirect launching a new login system. What do you need to know? Also, Terry answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why it’s good to be challenged at work, the benefits of working in the office rather than remotely, and Michigan using pass / fail classes for one semester for incoming freshmen. Segment 2: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about how AI can help with your personal finances. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Amazon expanding its drone delivery service, the acquisition of Pluie, the maker of the world’s […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the market volatility this week, the bond market and national debt awareness, why treasury yields are higher, the concern about the job market, why he doesn’t expect wage growth to happen, what’s driving the stock market right now, and what […]

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about how concerned listeners should be about the national debt hitting $40 trillion, why he’s not concerned about the market fluctuation, why he believes the economy will continue to grow, if he thinks the Fed will raise rates in September, and what […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the U.S. national debt, Secretary Scott Bessent’s effort to steady the bond market, the overall health of the economy, and to answer all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the incredible season of baseball we are seeing on both sides of town, the importance of good culture at work, and if a company should require employees to work out. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about where people are getting their financial advice including AI and TikTok ‘finfluencers.’ Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Loop, an AI logistics platform, ranking as Chicago’s fastest-growing private company, and […]

Segment 1:  Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John to talk about a recent study regarding networking and its relationship to a company landing the best candidate for the job, a new study on the cost of childcare. Segment 2: Matt Adams, principal at Deloitte Consulting specializing in retail, joins John Williams to […]

Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, journalist, economic analyst, author of ‘The Hamrick Brief‘ on Substack, joins John to talk about the latest data on inflation, how may people use a credit card to pay for groceries, and the likelihood the Fed raises rates in September. Segment 2:  Mike Spriggs, Head of Consumer Insights at Fiserv, joins John Williams […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Jon Hansen to talk about today’s inflation report, what inflation will mean for Fed policy moving forward, and what to know if you are still waiting for your IRS refund. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about Friday’s disappointing jobs data, and to share his thoughts about a viral Reddit post where an employee has been working less than 8 hours a day, but still getting all the work done.   Segment 2: Andrew Pentis, Bankrate Lead […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about what’s going on with the bond market, why interest rates are ticking higher, and Illinois leading in home price growth, and the hottest real estate markets right now. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus […]

Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about the loss of jobs in July, how the economy is performing overall, why the market still continues to rise, and the importance of creating a financial plan to make sure your money lasts through retirement. Segment 2: Tim Paradis, Future of […]

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about the market rally, why it’s been a good year in the market despite volatility, economic data continuing to be strong, what’s going on with oil prices, if he’s concerned about inflation, how Fed policy is impacting the housing market, and […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the stock market and why it’s continuing to hit all-time highs. Terry and John are joined by the always engaging money expert Dr. Bob Froehlich, who gives an update on the prediction he made in January that the Dow would reach 57,067 by the end […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why it’s okay to be passionate about work, and the importance of listening to senior level employees. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about the challenge companies face when deciding the best time for a business reveal. […]