Who We Are.
Our team’s expertise and ability to help clients get “from here to there.”

What We Do.
Our process for helping people protect and grow our client's money
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |

Michael JankowskiA well-known seminar leader and lecturer throughout the greater Chicago area, Michael Jankowski, has over 18 years of experience helping hundreds of valued clients and business owners throughout the community create sound financial strategies for the future.
Throughout his career in financial services, Michael has served as Vice President at Merrill Lynch as well as Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Heritage Bank’s Financial Services Division for over 8 years.
Seeking a more direct impact on individual clients’ lives, he founded Senior Planning Network – a specialty financial consulting firm located in Westchester, Illinois. Senior Planning Network provides solutions for all 4 phases of financial planning: wealth accumulation, preservation, distribution and transfer. Michael’s greatest expertise lies in developing effective financial and tax planning strategies and innovative estate planning techniques in order to ensure preservation of the assets his clients have spent a lifetime accumulating.
Michael holds a bachelor's degree from Aurora University with a specialty in finance. He is well-recognized advisor and educator to individuals, businesses, C.P.A.’s and financial professionals. He is also a frequent contributor to financial columns in local newspapers, senior newsletters, and various magazine publications.
Michael is a native of Chicago, residing in Western Springs, Illinois. Outside of spending time with his wife and four daughters, he plays an active role in his community and church. He is the financial columnist for Senior Connection Magazine, a Catholic senior publication. He has also been appointed to the Board of Advisors of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago since 1999, where he participates in raising funds and planning charitable events for individuals and families in need.
Michael Jankowski is a Registered Representative of LaSalle St. Securities LLC, a Registered Broker/Dealer and an Investment Advisor Representative of LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC is affiliated with LaSalle St. Securities LLC. Senior Planning Network is not affiliated with LaSalle St. Securities LLC. Securities offered through LaSalle St. Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.