Wintrust Business Lunch

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about how the market has soared since he was last on two weeks ago, if he still sees more market upside, why he believes the Fed should cut interest rates, the lack of concern about a temporary inflation hike, his belief that […]

Segment 1: Jack Ablin, Founding Partner & Chief Investment Strategist, Cresset Capital, talks to John about how the market has been performing this week, his outlook for the market for the new few months, why he doesn’t see a credit crisis on the horizon, the overall health of the consumer, if he’s concerned about the federal deficit, […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about why Tax Day is her least favorite day of the year, how rising gas prices are impacting all aspects of the economy, why the stock market is still nearing all-time highs despite the war with Iran, and to answer all of your financial questions. Price […]

Segment 1: Steve Alexander gives John an update on today’s market movement. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, tells John what businesses can learn from the failing U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Philippe says that cease-fire between the Trump administration and Iran offers a vivid, real-world case study in the complexities of negotiation—and the costly consequences of misalignment. Segment […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about consumer sentiment being at its lowest level ever, the concern over inflation, the most lucrative mountain towns in which to own an Airbnb, and why the markets have remained mostly resilient despite the war in Iran. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about today’s hot inflation report, the three signs that the economy and markets are rebounding, the alarming rate of people taking early withdrawals from their 401k plans, why people should stay excited about the energy sector of the market, and why it […]

Segment 1: Stephen Kates, CFP, Financial Analyst, Bankrate, joins John Williams to preview tomorrow’s release of CPI data and talk about how sticky inflation is impacting homeowners. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, tells John about Artemis II astronauts using iPhones to capture stunning space images, and what we should know about Anthropic’s new AI model. Segment […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about how the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran is impacting the markets, the gamesmanship going on in the financial markets right now, and the importance of revaluating your exposure to the market. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the positive ways that AI can be used in business, and what you can do to improve communication at work. Segment 2: Tim Coffey, President & CEO, OMI Industries, joins John to talk about their chemical company, their consumer line called […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about a new survey that shows half of Americans in debt say that financial stress impacts their daily lives, how many people are turning to AI to get financial advice, and why we need more 401k access. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus […]

Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John Williams to talk about the better than expected March employment report. And what are the expectations for interest rates and Fed policy? Segment 2: Colleen Ceh Becvar, Co-Founder, Trinity Advocacy Group, joins John Williams to talk about how they help seniors with no family […]

Segment 1: Tom Hainlin, National Investment Strategist with U.S. Bank, joins John to talk about why the market remains volatile, the reaction of the market to President Trump’s speech last night, tax refunds helping consumers, why it’s an opportunity for investors to take advantage of the broadening market, and his overall opinion on the strength of […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about why the market is starting the month on a positive note, why she is urging investors not to panic, and the importance of planning and revising your exposure to the market. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the difficulty college graduates are having finding a new job. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about salary growth cooling and the clear shift in the trajectory of wage growth over the last few years. Segment 3: […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about Cook County property taxes growing at twice the rate of inflation over the past three decades, Illinois residents paying lower than average commission rates to sell their homes, what we should know about current mortgage rates, and why the stock market […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the uncertainty in the market, how he hasn’t seen any economic data that would mean a recession is looming, when he thinks we might fully recover from the war in Iran, if he thinks the Fed is making the right policy […]

Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about the market whipsaw, the fundamentals of the market still being strong, why he doesn’t see an interest rate hike coming, if there he thinks the market will bounce back once the war […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the markets being down nearly 8% for the year right now, what to do with your estate plans if you are alone, and to answer all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about a new study that found workers who were most impressed by corporate speak don’t perform as well in their jobs. Segment 2: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, joins John Williams to talk about the market volatility over the last couple […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the impact of the war in Iran on jet fuel prices, what this will mean for the price of airfare, what you should do if you think you have been a victim of a scam, and the money behind March Madness. Segment […]

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about why the markets are down again, if he believes the Fed will raise interest rates, why the Fed would consider raising rates, the environment creating a tremendous buying opportunity, what’s going on with oil prices, if he’s worried about a recession […]

Segment 1: Jack Ablin, Founding Partner & Chief Investment Strategist, Cresset Capital, talks to John about high energy prices, the Fed’s decision on keeping interest rates steady, and how companies are using AI to layoff employees. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, tells John everything about what he saw at SXSW. Segment 3: Chris Balke, Owner, All […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the unexpected Producer Price Index reading, the market not making big headlines, why it could be time to rebalance your portfolio, and why the Fed can’t cut interest rates. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to explain why Gen Z wants to work in the office. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about why 2026 is seeing a surge in individuals choosing to start their own businesses. Segment 3: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the war in Iran, how the war is impacting the price of oil, and what to know about the U.S. Senate passing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Chicago startup Chowbus […]

Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the war in Iran and how it’s impacting the economy and stock market, what the Fed will do with interest rates, and what he’s telling his clients right now. Segment 2: Carl Prouty, “The Technologist” at Abt Electronics in Glenview, talks to […]

Segment 1: Tom Hainlin, National Investment Strategist with U.S. Bank, joins John to talk about how the war in Iran is moving markets, how high energy prices impact consumers in the U.S., and what he is telling clients about their portfolios during this market volatility. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, tells John about […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the markets being uncertain about Iran, a benign CPI report released this morning, housing simmering down, and the war in Iran having long-term economic consequences. Terry also talks about her recent column on the importance of estate planning and to answer all of your […]

Segment 1: Sarah Foster, Economic Analyst, Bankrate, joins John to talk about the rise of financial fraud and what you can do to protect yourself from becoming a victim. Segment 2: Amanda Hoover, Senior Correspondent, Business Insider, tells John Williams about how hiring managers and recruiters are increasingly not relying on candidate resumes to fill vacant jobs. Segment […]

Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about why he’s still bullish on the stock market, the economy being okay overall, the expectation that the war in Iran being relatively short, how inflation is impacting consumers, what the next move by the Fed will be, and […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the disappointing and surprising job report data, how the attack on Iran is impacting the economy, why we need to pay attention to the price of oil, why he’s still expecting economic growth this year, how the markets are reacting to […]

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about how the attack on Iran has impacting the markets, why he’s not concerned about the volatility of the market, when oil prices will come down, what he expects from interest rates, and what he’s telling investors right now. Segment 2: Scott […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about how the stock market is working its way through the conflict in the Middle East, and what you should know if you are trying to ‘beat the market.’ Oh, and don’t forget you can join Terry (and Bob Sirott) on a trip to Spain! […]

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the ‘no hire, no fire’ work environment, the demise of remote work, the impact of AI on the economy and jobs, and how geopolitical uncertainty could be good for the labor market. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the accumulated wealth of the Silent Generation, how the market is reacting to the U.S. attack on Iran, and what’s likely to happen with oil prices. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Chicago startup SpotHero being officially […]

Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about how the market is reacting to today’s hot inflation report, the impact that next week’s labor report might have on the economy, what is likely to happen at the next Fed […]

Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins John Williams to talk about the ‘low fire, lower hire” job market. Mark also tells John what to expect from the next Fed meeting in March. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, tells John what we can expect from Apple’s new product event happening […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the market making a little bounce back after Monday’s losses, the impact of AI on the economy, and why this is a perfect time to look at your market exposure. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to break down the current health of the labor market, the challenge of finding a job right now, what you can do if you lose your job, and how technology has impacted the labor market. Tom also offers some helpful tips if you are […]

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the state of financial wellness for 2026. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Cameo securing an injunction against OpenAI, and how Chicago-area schools stack up at producing unicorn startup founders. Segment 3: Michael Bempah, Founder of Pinpoint […]

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the mixed reaction from the markets after news on inflation, GDP, and SCOTUS ruling on tariffs, what all the data means for Fed policy moving forward, why expects a volatile year in the markets, the existential retirement crisis in America, […]

Segment 1: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, joins John to talk about the challenges small businesses are facing when it comes to procuring affordable, quality health insurance and how the SBAC is focused on lowering the cost of health insurance. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, tells John about the next wave of […]