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Our Credentials

Where Credibility Meets Capability

We are proud to showcase our extensive list of designations that demonstrate our mission of providing exceptional service to our valued clients. Each credential represents our dedication to delivering top-tier solutions tailored to meet your unique needs. Discover how our expertise can help you achieve your life-long goals.

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CFP - Certified Financial Planner

Widely considered the standard of excellence for financial planners, the CFP designation demonstrates extensive training and expertise in comprehensive financial planning. This extensive training enables advisors to help you achieve your financial goals through personalized and strategic advice.

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CLU - Chartered Life Underwriter

The CLU designation indicates in-depth knowledge in life insurance and estate planning, allowing them to provide specialized advice to help you and your business effectively manage risk and secure your financial future.

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ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant

The ChFC designation is earned through a series of nine financial courses and practical experience on topics such as estate planning, employee benefits, and income tax planning that enables an advisor to provide comprehensive advice for complex situations.  

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RICP - Retirement Income Certified Planner

RICPs help retirees and near-retirees use the assets they have accumulated for retirement sustainably. They specialize in creating distribution plans that allow retirees to live comfortably within a realistic budget and not run out of money prematurely.

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CASL - Chartered Advisor for Senior Living

A CASL certification shows advanced experience in helping individuals who are middle-aged and older achieve and preserve financial security through wealth management, wealth preservation, and wealth transfer planning. They have a deep understanding of long-term care financing, estate planning, and more.

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CLTC - Certified Long-Term Care

This designation indicates an advisor has the knowledge and expertise to help clients plan for and manage long-term care needs, including selecting appropriate insurance products and creating comprehensive planning.

We're Top-Ranked by Forbes

Eugene Shkolnikov has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-In-State Financial Security Professional. Many thanks to our hardworking team and family of clients. This would not have been possible without you.

Forbes Best-In-State Top Financial Security Professionals 2022-24

Forbes Best-in-State Top Financial Security Professionals list (July 2022,2023,2024), research and ranking provided by Shook Research, LLC. Based upon data as of december 31st of the preceding year. Northwestern Mutual (NM) and its advisors do not pay for placement on 3rd party rating or ranking lists. NM and its advisors do, however, pay marketing fees to these organizations to promote the rating or ranking(s). Rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success.