Building on your accomplishments.

At Abuls, Bone & Eller of Raymond James, we recognize the significant degree of discretion and confidence that the advisor-client relationship entails. Our goal is to provide the comfort that comes with knowing you will never have to make an important financial decision alone.

Whether it's a primary residence or second-home purchase, a business opportunity or sale, providing education funds for your children or grandchildren, employee benefit planning, retirement planning or any number of necessary, yet complicated questions, we can serve as your sounding board.

And because we implement similar investment and financial strategies for our own capital, you can be assured our interests are aligned with yours.

Peter R. Abuls

Senior Vice President, Investments
peter.abuls@raymondjames.com
P: 312-869-3843
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membership in the 2011
Chairman's Council.*

As one of the three principals in Abuls, Bone & Eller, Peter is responsible for development of the overall investment strategy, bond trading and a lead on managing client relationships. His professional interests are focused on the technician aspect of the markets. His in-depth knowledge of the fundamental and technical aspects of the markets is a highly valued component of the Abuls, Bone & Eller investment process.

Peter began his career in the securities industry in 1985. He earned his undergraduate degree at Tennessee Tech in 1982 and his MBA in finance at Western Michigan in 1984. Peter is married and has three children. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf.

Richard A. Bone, CFP^®

Senior Vice President, Investments
richard.bone@raymondjames.com
P: 312-869-3844
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Chairman's Council.*

As a principal of Abuls, Bone & Eller, Rich is responsible for the development of the overall investment strategy, manages the "business of Abuls, Bone & Eller" and is a lead on managing client relationships. His professional strengths are in the personal financial planning and macro-economic aspects of the financial markets. Investing has become a global concern, and Rich's insight into the world's political, economic and financial systems is a major contribution to our strategic investment policy.

After graduating from Illinois State University in 1983 with an undergraduate degree in finance, Rich joined Pines Financial Group, where he was a partner from 1985 through 1999. He then joined Peter and Jim in forming Abuls, Bone & Eller. Rich is married, has three children and enjoys music, reading, fitness and golf.

James A. Eller

Senior Vice President, Investments
james.eller@raymondjames.com
P: 312-869-3845
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membership in the 2011
Chairman's Council.*

As a principal partner in the Abuls, Bone & Eller Group, Jim is responsible for the overall investment strategy, client development and a primary client relationship manager. Professionally, he brings to the group a well-rounded skill set in security analysis, portfolio management and macro-economic strategy.

In addition, Jim's relationship skills have helped to develop a deep and impressive network of professionals, including money managers and research analysts, CPAs, attorneys and other centers of influence. These contacts are a valuable source of constant feedback on the tax and legal environment, as well as investment and economic information that keep our group current on the issues relative to our client planning and investment policy.

Jim is a 1983 graduate of Illinois State University. He is an active member of the Mundelein Feeder Baseball Program. He is married, has two children and likes to camp, cycle, fish and boat with his family.

Karen M. Carsello

Senior Registered Client Service Associate
karen.carsello@raymondjames.com
P: 312-869-3848

Karen is responsible for all of the day-to-day aspects of client relationship service. She handles new account processing, transfers, ongoing account maintenance and overall support to the team's advisors.

Prior to joining our team in 2000, Karen was a member of her family's investment business at First Union Securities, where she worked as both an investment consultant and sales assistant. Her career began in 1983 after she graduated from Loyola University. Karen is married and enjoys traveling.

Michael G. Pajak

Financial Advisor
michael.pajak@raymondjames.com
P: 312-869-3846

Michael is responsible for managing our investment policy committee process, investment research, trading and our client financial planning process. He invests considerable time and effort in research calls and manager visits to synthesize the overwhelming choices available today into our select group of securities and managers. His unique combination of skills helps the Abuls, Bone & Eller Group maintain its competitive edge in combining technology and investing skills.

Prior to joining our team in 2007, Michael was a financial advisor with Edward Jones. He began his career in 1999 at Morningstar, where he worked in various roles involving mutual funds. He received a Bachelor of Science in finance and business administration in 1999 from DePaul University. Michael is married and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Jennifer M. Schols

Senior Registered Service & Marketing Associate
jennifer.schols@raymondjames.com
P: 312-869-3847
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Jennifer is responsible for creating and managing the team's processes and workflows. She also manages the team's business operations and is responsible for special projects. Prior to joining Raymond James, Jennifer was a sales assistant for the Abuls, Bone & Eller team at First Union Securities. She is a 1995 graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. Jennifer is married, has three children and is currently an Advisory Board member of Frank S. Land Chapter, Order of DeMolay.

*Membership is based mainly on assets under management, education, credentials and fiscal year production. Re-qualification is required annually since prior membership is no assurance of future membership.