Martha Chavez

Martha Chavez is a financial coach dedicated to demystifying the world of finance and empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures. With a natural inclination towards math and numbers, Martha found her calling in the field of finance, where she thrives on understanding the intricacies of financial systems and making them accessible to everyone. Her passion lies in simplifying complex financial concepts, such as accounting, finance, and insurance, and explaining them in everyday language to alleviate people's fears and enable them to make informed decisions.

Martha's approach to financial coaching centers around building relationships through coffee and conversation, recognizing that a relaxed environment fosters open communication and trust. By taking the time to understand her clients' backgrounds, current financial situations, and aspirations, Martha tailors personalized solutions to help them achieve their goals. She believes in breaking down financial objectives into manageable, bite-sized goals, emphasizing the importance of celebrating small victories to maintain motivation and momentum on the path to financial success.

Through her compassionate and relatable approach, Martha Chavez is committed to promoting financial literacy and empowerment within society, one coffee chat at a time.

Lola Jefferson

Driven by a deep passion for connecting people with their dream homes, Lola Jefferson has established herself as a leading real estate expert in the Chicagoland area. With over 16 years of experience, she boasts a remarkable track record of success, having facilitated the sale of over 291 homes and exceeding $36 million in client profits.

Lola's commitment to excellence extends beyond mere transactions. She understands the emotional and financial significance of every sale, and approaches each client with empathy, understanding, and unwavering dedication. Her meticulous attention to detail, combined with her in-depth knowledge of the local market, ensures that her clients receive the highest level of service and achieve their desired outcomes.

Lola's dedication to her craft is further evidenced by her extensive network of professionals and her commitment to ongoing learning. She is a proud recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Hall of Famer, Platinum Club, 100% Club, and Executive Club, recognizing her exceptional performance and dedication to client satisfaction.

Whether you're a first-time buyer navigating the market or a seasoned investor seeking expert guidance, Lola is the trusted real estate partner you can rely on. She is committed to making your real estate journey smooth, successful, and stress-free.

Connect with Lola today and experience the difference her expertise and dedication can make!

Hector Arroyo

Hector Arroyo is a licensed insurance agent, real estate agent, and former licensed mortgage professional with extensive experience in the industry. His career has spanned multiple markets, providing him with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in real estate and insurance. Hector's dedication to educating and empowering clients, particularly first-time homebuyers, is evident in his approach. He is committed to ensuring that individuals receive comprehensive guidance on insurance coverage, leveraging his profound understanding of the intricacies of the real estate and insurance sectors. With a focus on client education and informed decision-making, Hector plays a vital role in facilitating a deeper understanding of insurance protection within the home buying process.

Kenneth Townsend, CISSP

Kenneth Townsend and his wife Angela own and operate two Robeks smoothie and juice restaurants in Plainfield and Orland Park, Illinois. Robeks is a place for unique and freshly prepared smoothies, juices, acai bowls and handcrafted toast.

Beyond being a restaurant owner, Kenneth is a multi-faceted individual who thrives in the corporate as well as the entrepreneurial world. Kenneth is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries and has become a trusted advisor, speaker, and leader in the cybersecurity community.

Kenneth has recently founded his cybersecurity firm where he provides tailored cyber advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses.

Mario Lambert

Mario Lambert believes that when done right, business can be a catalyst for good in the world. Individuals thrive when they trust their leader and feel connected to a worthy mission. His belief fuels his drive to help ambitious people and organizations strive to reach their full potential and contribute to their communities.

With over 20 years of leading diverse business development teams and helping hundreds of companies with workforce solutions, Mario is an ongoing practitioner and lifelong learner. He drives positive energy, passion and realistic optimism with an authentic voice that focuses on personal and professional development.

Mario credits an imperfect and loving upbringing, mentors, and coaches for helping him believe in possibility and to find opportunity in every moment.

Mario leads a dynamic team of 30 people as Vice President of Business Development for Populus Group, a growing workforce solutions company and one of the largest minority and veteran owned businesses in the staffing industry.

As a speaker, trainer, and consultant, he shares his story and seeks to help you and your organization build upon yours. His facilitation style creates a trusting environment that gives space to challenge how people can become better together.

Mario can be reached at mlambert@populusgroup.com or 630-874-7252.

Mensah McCadd

Mensah K. McCadd is a husband of 21 years and father of three children (ages 18, 15, 12). He is also a graduate of the 2002 Joseph School of Business & Entrepreneurship and Livingword School of Ministry (2011). He is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker with eXp Realty, a member of the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors for 20+ years, Licensed General Contractor, Builder, Expert Real Estate Developer, Landlord and a Former State Farm Agent. Prior to his real estate career he was a loan professional, Check Fraud Team Leader for Norther Trust Bank, and he was top of his field in Telecom at AT&T and Enterprise Software and Computer Sales with CDW. He Left CDW in December of 2007 to purchase full time real estate investing and hasn’t looked back since.

Mensah is passionate and truly cares about helping homeowners as he himself was faced with pre-foreclosure during the 2008 recession. He has saved hundreds of homeowners from foreclosure as well as purchasing homes inherited by new owners not wanting the burden of renovating and traditional ways of selling their real estate.

Presently, Mensah is worth Multi Millions from implementing strategies such as Wholesales, short sales, Buy & Hold, Fix and Flip, and Acquiring Property “Subject To” the Existing Financing, Multifamily Rentals,  and Scavenger Tax Sale. He has always been a believer in not just helping other buyers, homeowners and investors acquire and sell property, he is a huge advocate of being completely hands on, cutting a new path by giving back to the public by teaching the very strategies that he has had success with over the years.