Our Associates

   Jeff Batt graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa with a B.S. degree in Business Administration.  Jeff has helped hundreds of families with their financial needs since becoming an Investment Adviser nearly 15 years ago.  In August 2006 he partnered with C.R. “Chuck” Peterson and founded the McHenry Area Financial Group, LLC (McHenry Financial).  As a financial adviser affiliated with ING Financial Partners, Jeff is able to utilize his vast experience to guide his clients through not only the challenges of these past few years, but through times of financial strength to achieve their goals.

   Jeff recognized the importance of bringing more services to the McHenry area, and initiated a McHenry Morning Rotary Club to provide additional opportunities for community business leaders and residents to help our neighbors, friends and families.  He is a Charter Member, and currently serves as Charter President for the Rotary Club of McHenry Sunrise.  Jeff is actively involved in his community in other arenas such as the American Cancer Society – Relay for Life.  He lives in Johnsburg with his wife Carole and their two sons, Jackson and Tyler.

           Vicki Nielsen is also an Investment Adviser Representative affiliated with ING Financial Partners, Inc.   Her 25+ years of professional experience have helped her develop a critical understanding of the challenges individuals, families and businesses face with regard to their financial future.  Having served clients as an independent insurance agent previously, Vicki has experience helping clients through the challenges of unexpected tragedy and hardship.  While at Centegra Health System, she saw firsthand the extensive analysis and guidance needed to prepare for both anticipated and unanticipated events.

    Vicki strongly supports giving back to her community, and demonstrates that belief through serving as President of the Auxiliary to Centegra Hospital - McHenry, Chair for the McHenry Chamber's WINGs Board (Women's Interactive Network Group), Co-Secretary to the McHenry County Task Force on Aging, a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of McHenry Sunrise, as well as a PTO Member for Alden-Hebron School District #19.  Her husband, Mike, has been a coach for several years for T-Ball and Softball, and is a Board member for the "Field of Dreams" baseball/softball group in Hebron.  Vicki and Mike live in Hebron with their children, Melanie and Jake.

As you move towards your decision to select a financial adviser, we encourage you to consider both the technical skills, as well as the financial adviser's desire to listen to you and your goals, your fears and concerns. Your financial strategy should be unique to your situation, to your tolerance for the market’s volatility and risk, and to your financial goals.