John E. Chapman Chief Executive Officer
Jeff graduated with Highest Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Business Administration. His academic excellence earned him induction into Beta Gamma Sigma, the national business honor society, awarded to the top 10% of graduates in accredited business programs. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma represents the highest distinction for business students in programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. In 2014, Jeff earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation after completing the required coursework through Northwestern University’s School of Continuing Studies and passing the CFP Board’s certification examination. His professional development also includes the Accredited Wealth Management AdvisorSM (AWMA®) certification from the College for Financial Planning and the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) certification from the Center for Fiduciary Studies, in association with the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. Jeff is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), a designation specializing in guiding clients through the complexities of divorce planning. Jeff is deeply engaged in his community, serving as Board Chair of the Community Foundation for McHenry County. He also sits on the Board of Directors for Leadership Greater McHenry County, where he co-chairs the Curriculum Committee. Previously, Jeff was a member of the City of Crystal Lake’s Economic Development Committee, served as Past President on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Greater McHenry County, and was the Treasurer for Crime Stoppers for Greater McHenry County. In recognition of his leadership, community involvement, and professional achievements, Jeff was named one of McHenry County’s Best Under 40 by the McHenry County Business Journal in 2013 and became an Edgar Fellow in 2018. He resides in Lakewood, IL, with his wife and two children.
