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Cultivating clarity, encouraging agency


Our process is designed to bring clarity to your situation so you understand where you are, where you’re going, and how to efficiently accomplish your goals. We take a custom approach, tailoring our advice to your unique situation and communication style, making it simple for you to make wise decisions that align with your vision of a great life.

I

Engagement

We begin by learning all about you, your values, and your objectives. Then we dive deeper into your financial world so we have a comprehensive understanding of your resources.

II

Discovery

Next, we’ll assess where you stand in relation to your goals. We’ll look to evaluate risks and ways to maximize your financial potential.

III

Analysis & Strategy

We’ll review our findings with you, taking time to answer your questions and give you a clear picture of your situation, options, and opportunities.

IV

Plan Presentation & Implementation

Then we’ll develop a comprehensive plan with recommendations to minimize risk, maximize opportunities, and lead you efficiently toward your goals. We’ll review the plan with you, adjusting strategies as needed based on your feedback.

V

Review & Monitor Progress

Once your plan is complete, we work with you to implement it, offering hands-on support for each step. Then we stay by your side, offering proactive guidance to help you make wise decisions and stay on track as you enjoy your life. 

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105 N. Oak Park Ave.
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Oak Park, IL 60301

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Disclosure

Thomas Peterson is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in select jurisdictions. Insurance products and services may be offered only in jurisdictions where the agent is properly licensed. State license numbers shown where specifically required. Additional jurisdictions available upon request.
Thomas Peterson (AR Insurance License #246747) (CA Insurance License #0C84121).

As a New York Life Agent, Thomas Peterson is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California and Arkansas, but Peterson Financial Group, LLC may not be. For additional information on licensure status, please click here for California and/or click here for Arkansas.

Thomas Peterson is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 105 N Oak Park Ave Ste 2c, Oak Park, IL 60301, 708-386-7007. Securities products and services are offered only in jurisdictions where the registered representative is properly registered.

Thomas Peterson is also a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. Advisory services are offered only in jurisdictions where the financial adviser and Eagle Strategies LLC are properly registered.

Peterson Financial Group, LLC is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.

Neither Peterson Financial Group, LLC nor its associates are in the business of offering tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.

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