Charles Brown is the President and CEO of CB3 Financial Group, Inc., an asset management and financial planning firm in greater Chicago. Charlie traded at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and performed at Carnegie Hall when he was 17. While his degree is from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Charlie is a Registered Principal and Registered Options and Security Futures Principal. The pursuit of excellence as a wealth manager and understanding financial challenges as they relate to retirement-age individuals is his life s work. Charlie is married with six children in a blended family. Charlie volunteers at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Lazarus House, in his Church's music programs and other local charities. More information can be found at cb3.com. Reach Charlie at 800-513-1369.