Porte Brown Wealth Management LLC is comprised of a dedicated team of reliable professionals. Our team has been offering unparalleled support and financial advice for more than fifty years combined. Whether you are interested in investment planning, income protection, retirement planning, or a combination of the many services Wealth Management offers, our team is here to ensure you receive the attention and assistance you need to achieve financial peace of mind.
Ron is the Director of Financial Services of Porte Brown Wealth Management and is responsible for providing wealth management solutions for individuals and businesses tailored to achieve the client’s specific goals. Ron has been in the financial services industry since 1984 and obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 1988. Ron owned his own business for 20 years before joining Porte Brown LLC. When Ron is away from the office, he likes to spend time with his wife and three children, go golfing, and attend Chicago sporting events. One place you definitely won't see Ron is climbing mountains because Ron is afraid of tall heights! Email: Ronald Manso
Abe is a dedicated Wealth Management Advisor for Porte Brown Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who holds the FINRA Series 7, 66 and Life, Accident & Health Insurance license. He also has a Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance from Texas Tech University. Abe consults with individuals and families, as well as businesses of all varieties. Regardless of the client's size or type, Abe utilizes a holistic approach to wealth management to find solutions specific to his clients' goals and needs. Abe joined Porte Brown Wealth Management in 2014, and prior to that he spent eight years in the financial industry serving clients and CPAs. In his free time Abe enjoys spending time with his wife Sarah and his son Alex, honing his golf game, and riding his bike around Arlington Heights. Email: Abe Chidalek
Nicky is a passionate Financial Advisor with the Financial Paraplanner Qualified ProfessionalSM designation, as well as FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses, and the IL Life, Accident, and Health Insurance Licenses. She started her career at Porte Brown LLC in May 2000 and moved to Porte Brown Wealth Management LLC in 2010. Nicky is committed to empowering women by developing personalized strategies that reflect their unique needs, goals, and aspirations. Outside of work, Nicky enjoys creating lasting memories with her husband Erik and their two children, Zachary and Mackenzie, often through their shared love for traveling and exploring. Email: Nicky Mackowiak
Elvis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Porte Brown Wealth Management, bringing nearly three decades of leadership and financial services experience to the clients he serves. He joined the firm in 2025, drawn to its collaborative culture and commitment to doing what is right for clients and their families. A U.S. Army combat veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Elvis brings the values of integrity, discipline, and service to every client relationship. He holds an Executive MBA with a focus in business administration and has spent his career in executive leadership, business development, and advisor coaching—experience that enables him to create personalized, tax-efficient strategies aligned with each client’s goals. Elvis is passionate about helping clients prepare for retirement, navigate life transitions, and build meaningful legacies. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing and spending quality time with his wife and two daughters. Email: Elvis Medica
Madeline has been with Porte Brown since 2013 and holds the Series 6 and 63 licenses. She graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Before joining Porte Brown, Madeline spent nine years in the Wealth Management sector with CRM Investments and Equitable, where she supported various aspects of the business. Currently, she focuses on working with and educating 401(k) Plan Sponsors and Participants. In her spare time, Madeline enjoys traveling, golfing, cooking, and spending quality time with her family. Email: Madeline Terrett
Mia has been with Porte Brown Wealth Management since 2025. Mia came to the U.S. in 1995 from the war torn city of Sarajevo in Bosnia. She graduated from the University of Sarajevo with a Business Administration degree. She started her career with Northwestern Mutual Hoopis Agency, one of the biggest insurance agencies at the time. Since then she has become enthusiastic about working within the financial services industry and worked with and for several insurance companies in various roles.
"My passion is supporting advisors in achieving their goals. I always refer to a saying from my old boss: 'Only with our common goals in mind do we succeed.'" Mia is an avid skier and skater. Her home city, Sarajevo, hosted the 1984 Winter Olympic Games, and she participated in the closing ceremony with her figure skating clubmates. In her free time, Mia enjoys spending time with her husband, Goran, and children, Toby & Emma, in Arlington Heights. She is addicted to music and listens mostly to Grunge, Hard Rock, and Heavy Metal. Email: Mia Demidzic
Not only does Porte Brown Wealth Management have a dedicated advisory team, it also has 12 licensed wealth management advisors who provide additional expertise and knowledge. This experienced team is comprised of financial advisors and accounting professionals, who are committed to providing Porte Brown Wealth Management clients with comprehensive wealth management planning and strategies. Each of these licensed advisors are partners at Porte Brown LLC and all of them have decades of knowledge in the accounting and financial industry. They also have various industry-specific certifications to further support Porte Brown Wealth Management clients. For more specific information on our licensed advisors, visit the Porte Brown LLC website.
We’re dedicated to providing comprehensive planning advice through a tax-focused lens, and we’re backed by Avantax, the firm that pioneered Tax-Smart Investing™ over 30 years ago.
Long ago we realized the significant role taxes play in planning for the future. After all, it’s what you have at the end of the day, not what you earn, that defines true wealth. That’s why we apply the combined expertise of both tax and financial planning professionals to identify strategies unique to your situation and help you achieve the best financial outcomes.
Other firms may say they offer tax-conscious strategies, but when you read the fine print, their services only include a narrow scope of after-tax solutions.
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Together, we can design a customized – financial plan to help maximize wealth and meet your goals —both now and into the future. Contact Us Today!
For further information, please contact Porte Brown Wealth Management at achidalek@pbwealth.net or call us at (847) 357-9995.
