Private Client Team - Illinois

If you are challenged with the complexities increasing wealth brings, let the professionals at Busey provide guidance and solutions to meet your unique needs. Contact us today to learn how The Private Client will work for you.

Illinois: Champaign and Ford Counties

201 W. Main St. | Urbana, IL 61801 | 217.351.2252

Senior Vice President Director of Private Client

Assistant Vice President Private Client Associate

Vice President
Private Client Manager

Illinois: Macon and Shelby Counties

130 N. Water St. | Decatur, IL 62523 | 217.425.8244

Vice President

Private Client Regional Manager

Illinois: McLean and Livingston Counties

2101 N. Veterans Pkwy. | Bloomington, IL 61704 | 309.661.8700

Vice President
Private Client Manager

Illinois: Naperville/Burr Ridge

401 S Main Street | Naperville, IL 60540 | 630.696.4258

Vice President
Private Client Manager

Illinois: Peoria Tri-County

33 S. 4th St. | Pekin IL 61554 | 309.215.1760

6699 N. Sheridan Road | Peoria IL 61614 | 309.215.1760

Vice President
Private Client Manager

Illinois: Joliet/Morris

1400 Heritage Drive | Morris, IL 60450 | 815.705.9200

Private Client Manager

Susan Chicone, MBA
Vice President, Private Client Manager | 239.689.7117

As Private Client Manager, Susan delivers an exceptional level of wealth management and lending services along with concierge banking, delivered by Busey's trusted team. She provides her clients - throughout the country and world - with an integrated means to addressing both personal and business financial needs in an effective, confidential and highly professional manner.

Susan received her B.S in Business from Jacksonville University and her MBA from Florida Gulf Coast University. With over a decade of experience, Susan has the knowledge and expertise to simplify the financial lives of her clients. She is committed to her clients' financial situation and will work to provide seamless coordination of her clients' goals.

Susan enjoys giving back to her community and has been a committed volunteer to Florida Repertory Theater, American Heart Association, Tesseract School and Junior League of Fort Myers.

Email:

susan.chicone@busey.com

Jason Coward
Senior Vice President & Director of Private Client | 217.351.2252

As Director of Private Client with Busey, Jason is focused on your financial success and will ensure you receive the highest level of service. He proposes products to maximize your needs, goals and objectives.

Jason serves as the primary Busey point-of-contact for his clients and simplifies their financial lives. Delivering a single, simplified point-of-contact, advocating for his clients and providing excellent service, he leaves them free to enjoy their lives-instead of spending time managing their finances.

Jason earned his bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Southern Illinois University. Jason currently sits as a board member for the Prairie Ensemble and is currently serving as the Treasurer. Jason resides in Mahomet with his wife Laurie and children, Jac and Sophie.

Email:
jason.coward@busey.com

Shawna Ater
Assistant Vice President - Private Client Associate | 217.351.2735

With over a decade of experience in the wealth and financial industry, Shawna provides an exceptional level of service to her clients. She offers the highest level of personalized and comprehensive financial solutions by serving as single point of contact for all lines of business within the bank.

This role allows her to work with a team of professionals to provide seamless coordination of her clients’ financial goals, relieving them of the stress of coordinating their financial affairs while also working to enhance their financial security. Shawna is committed to helping her clients see their entire financial picture and does so in an effective, confidential and highly professional manner.

Shawna attended San Diego State University and focused on finance. Since moving to the area from California, in 2010, Shawna has lived in Central Illinois with her 3 children; twins Lucas and Lilly and their big sister Makayla. She enjoys being involved in the community by volunteering and being active in her children’s school district.

Email:
shawna.ater@busey.com

Janice McAteer
Vice President - Private Client Manager | 217.351.2853

Rachel Strode
Vice President, Private Client Regional Manager | 217.425.8244

With over seven years of experience in the financial industry, Rachel provides her clients with exceptional service around both their personal and business financial needs. She is committed to helping her clients see their entire financial picture and does so in an effective, confidential and highly professional manner.

She also shows her commitment to the community by serving on multiple boards, including the Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur, United Way, PawPrint Ministries and the DMH Foundation. Born and raised in Decatur, Rachel currently resides in her hometown with her husband, Steven, and their two children.

Katherine Wills
Vice President & Private Client Manager | 309.834.1018

As Private Client Manager, Kathy is dedicated to providing an elite level of service designed around the unique needs of her clients. By serving as her clients' single point of contact, Kathy delivers seamless coordination of their goals reducing the complexities of their financial life.

A native to Bloomington-Normal, Kathy has almost 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She enjoys giving back to her community by volunteering her time with various charitable organizations.

Email:
Kathy.Wills@busey.com

Michael Dunn
Vice President & Private Client Manager | 630.328.8513

With over 25 years of financial experience, Michael knows the keys to building exceptional client relationships are providing trusted advice, along with dependable support and personalized service. He also brings a vast range of financial knowledge to clients with his previous experience in Retail and Commercial banking.

As a Private Client Manager, Michael believes Busey’s proven commitment to service excellence is what sets the organization apart from others. Whether planning for today or the future, he partners with individuals and families to provide the guidance they need in both their personal and professional lives.

Like Busey, Michael is focused on helping the places we call home and giving back where it is needed the most. He supports local not-for-profits and numerous other organizations in the Naperville area, and is a volunteer with the Will County Forest Preserve. A Chicago native, Michael earned his Bachelor of Science in Geography and Art from North Eastern Illinois. He and his family currently live in the Naperville area.

Email:
Michael.Dunn@Busey.com

Joe Cecil
Vice President & Private Client Manager | 309.683.2335

As Private Client Manager, Joe provides seamless coordination of your financial goals and relieves you of the stress of managing your complex financial affairs, while also enhancing your financial security. With Joe's guidance, you can maximize the potential of your wealth and allow yourself more free time to enjoy the things that matter most.

Joe earned his bachelor's degree in Communications from Western Illinois University and has over a decade of financial industry experience. He enjoys giving back to the community as a volunteer for United Way of Peoria, Treasurer for the Central Illinois Better Business Bureau and is an active member of Peoria Leadership Council for the local American Cancer Society. Born and raised in the Peoria area, Joe currently resides in Washington with his wife, Theresa, and their three sons.

Email:
Joe.Cecil@Busey.com

Erin Nowacki
Private Client Manager | 815.676.3377

Since joining the finance industry in 2005, Erin has held steadfast to her personal philosophy of putting her clients first. By providing an exceptional line of service to them, she offers the highest level of personalized and comprehensive financial solutions available to them. As a result of her actively listening to each client’s goals and ideas, Erin helps them achieve their dreams—for today and the future—and sees them through to the finish line.

Erin is actively involved with local not-for-profits and other community-focused organizations in the Joliet/Morris area. She and her husband, Walter, along with their two children, have made the community their home for more than a decade.

Michael Green
Vice President & Private Client Manager | 314.579.6444

Michael has over 25 years of specialized operational and financial services management experience. He brings to the team a proven track record of managing complex financial situations and a demonstrated ability to consistently deliver superior results to his clients. As Private Client Manager, Michael is dedicated to his clients and their financial situation. He provides his clients with the highest level of concierge service, relieving them of the stress of coordinating their complex financial affairs.

Vice President, Private Client Manager | 314.317.5084

With nearly fifteen years of experience in the financial industry, Leo is skilled in assisting clients on identifying and prioritizing their wealth management goals. As Private Client Manager serving the Gateway region, Leo is the client’s personal relationship manager, partnering with individuals and families on their specialized banking, investment management, and financial planning needs.

Prior to joining Busey, Leo has worked in private wealth management at UMB Bank and PNC. Leo is originally from Donegal, Ireland and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Lindenwood University. Leo resides in St. Louis, MO with his wife, Erica, and two daughters, Reese and Evelyn.

Email:

leo.kelly@busey.com

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