Team
At Hunken Ewing Financial Group, we believe our teamwork approach adds a broader perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.
Leadership Team
Scott B. Hunken, LUTCF
Managing Principal & Co-General Agent
Van A. Ewing II, MBA, CLF
Managing Principal & Co-General Agent
As the Managing Principal of Hunken Ewing Financial Group, Mr. Van A. Ewing II shares responsibility for firm-wide management with Mr. Scott B. Hunken and is member to the Executive Leadership team. He holds the primary leadership...
As Managing Director of Hunken Ewing Financial Group, Larry’s core responsibilities will be the recruitment, building, training, and mentoring of financial representatives and financial advisors at the Chicago and Glenview locations.
Wendi Galloway is the Office Manager of Hunken Financial Group. She is part of the Leadership Team that helps create and maintain strategies as the firm embarks on the further growth of their Life and Disability brokerage services...
Specialists
Joseph Ferrazza
Director of Life and Disability Brokerage
Joe brings 15 years of extensive experience in the insurance industry working with brokers and individuals to support the needs of high net worth individuals, privately held businesses and families that have children with special needs...
Christie Simmons joined Hunken Financial Group in 2010. She previously worked for Northwestern Mutual, and has 10+ years of experience in the Life Insurance industry. She graduated with a BA in Communications from Arizona State...
Financial Professionals
Darryl Aikens joined Hunken Ewing Financial Group with three years of professional sales experience in the financial services industry. His commitment to helping his clients achieve success in their financial future has led him to our...
Elizabeth is a Financial Professional that has been in the financial services industry since 2009. She has a broad range of experience on the marketing, underwriting, financial products, and sales side of the business. As a new mom,...
Logan has over 10 years of experience in the Financial Services industry. He is dedicated to serving high net worth clients within the startup, entrepreneur, and investor space. He has built a deep network of accomplished clients and...
Zedra brings 9-years of Insurance and Financial Services experience to the firm as a Registered Representative and Financial Professional. Prior to joining HEFG, she was a Financial Representative at New York Life’s local Chicago...
Strategic Partners
Frank M. Evans
Managing Associate, Chicago Benefit Associates
Charlie Russ, MBA, CLU®
President, Russ Financial Group
Charlie has been in the Chicago area his entire professional career. He has over 30 years working in the FORTUNE 500 and personal market place. He had an enriching experience leading global consulting engagements with Price Waterhouse...
Howard Suss handles financial and estate planning using life insurance, long term care insurance and annuities. He has 20 years of experience in the financial services business. With Life & Health, FINRA...
Michael J. Tantillo
Financial Representative, Waterbury Insurance and Benefit Services, Inc.
Waterbury Insurance & Benefits Services, Inc. was started by Michael Tantillo in 2009 and incorporated in 2012. He has been in the insurance and investment industry since 2002. Individuals and...
Charles Villano, JD, CFP, CLU, LUTCF
First Capital Financial Concepts
Chuck is Managing Partner of First Capital Financial Concepts, LLC and has over 10 years of experience, providing guidance in the areas of wealth preservation and accumulation planning for successful individuals...
Brian began his career in the Employee Benefit & Financial Services industry in 1989. Rafferty & Associates was formed in 1995 and Brian prides himself on being available at any time for his clients and truly enjoys designing,...
Client Services Team
As Agency Accounting Manager, Allyssa's core responsibilities include managing the day-to-day financial reporting and operations of Hunken Ewing Financial Group (HEFG). She works very closely with Senior management of the firm with...
Michelle Botsford
Life, Disability, & Long-Term Care Case Manager
Gina Campisi
Life, Disability, & Long-Term Care Case Manager
Linda Harring
Policy Service/Broker Contracting/Technology