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Hi, I’m Colin Powers and I’m not your typical financial advisor. My approach is rooted in resiliency and relatability. I’ve faced my share of loss, financial stress, and career changes, and I know firsthand how overwhelming money can feel. Those experiences shaped me into someone who doesn’t just talk numbers. I listen, I relate, and I guide people through life’s transitions with clarity and care.

I work with individuals and families at every stage from graduates figuring out student loans, to young parents preparing for a child, to entrepreneurs growing their businesses, to retirees planning their legacy. What sets me apart is that I don’t believe in cookie cutter plans. Instead, I take the time to understand what truly matters to you and then align your money to support those goals.

Here’s how I walk people through the process:

1. Listening First – We start with a genuine conversation about your goals, challenges, and what’s most important in your life.

2. Organizing the Picture – I help you lay out everything you have from income, debt, insurance, and investments so it finally feels clear and manageable.

3. Building the Strategy – Together, we create a personalized plan that connects your money to your priorities, whether that’s buying a home, protecting your family, or growing toward retirement.

4. Taking Action – I guide you step by step in putting that plan into motion, so it doesn’t just sit on paper, it works for you.

5. Ongoing Partnership – Life changes, and so does your plan. I stay connected to adjust along the way, making sure your money continues to serve your goals.

For me, financial advising isn’t just about accounts or investments. It’s about giving people confidence and peace of mind so they can focus on living their lives, not stressing about their finances. My mission is simple: To make financial planning approachable, empowering, and built around what’s most important to you.

From the moment you enter the doors of our salon, you will know that this will not be an ordinary experience.

With our quality products, highly trained staff, and our “Lather Lounge Shampoo Experience”, we’re certain you will thoroughly enjoy our warming atmosphere. We are dedicated to providing high customer satisfaction with excellent service.

We value every guest that enters our Yorkville, IL beauty salon and want each and every one of you to feel pampered, relaxed and looking trendy when you leave our doors. We are confident this hair salon is like no other salon you have visited before! Your visit includes aromatherapy, hot towels, pressure point massage, an array of beverages, phone chargers, reading glasses, quality Paul Mitchell and Davines products, conditioning Paul Mitchell Color and friendly customer service.

With 30 years in the business, I pride myself in getting to know each client so that I can understand their individual needs and what matters most to them.  This helps me recommend products and strategies designed to meet their current, and more importantly, future needs. My broad knowledge of financial products helps give my clients the confidence they need when working with a financial professional.   

I am Certified in Long-Term  Care (CLTC).  The CLTC program is owned by the CLTC Board of Standards, Inc. and it provides insurance and financial service professionals with the critical tools necessary to address long term care planning with their clients.

 I am licensed to sell insurance in: IL, IN, KY, TX, VA, WV, TN, FL, NC, SC and GA.  I am licensed to sell security products in: IL, IN, TX, VA, TN, FL, NC, SC and GA. 

I am a registered representative of and offer securities through MML Investor Services, LLC, Member SIPC: https://www.sipc.org.  Supervisory address: 30 S Wacker Drive, Suite 2700,  Chicago, IL  60606,   (312) 356-2147.  Wela Financial is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliated companies.

I am a member of the Yorkville Kiwanis Club and a registered Adult Leader in Scouting America (BSA)

Roxanne formed Essex House Interiors with the philosophy to design a space where clients can live their dream and lifestyle in an environment as “unique” as them. Designing is much like a puzzle; the result must be assembled to be functional, and aesthetically pleasing. We believe that a well thought out home is a home with layers and is assembled over time. Roxanne believes in educating the client in fundamental design elements and sustainability to help them achieve their dream while maintaining a healthy environment. Essex House brings you an inspired vision, allowing clients to develop complete confidence in the direction of the project. The attention to detail is the basis to providing extraordinary service to our clients.

Roxanne received her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the Art Institute.

 I’m a Realtor® with Keller Williams Infinity and a licensed Loan Officer, serving buyers and sellers in Yorkville and the surrounding Fox Valley communities. With over a decade of living and working locally, I’ve built strong relationships and a deep understanding of our growing market.

My background in the home service industry, design, and certified home staging allows me to help sellers strategically prepare their homes and buyers confidently see potential. As a dual-licensed professional, I guide clients through both the real estate and financing sides of the process — creating clarity, efficiency, and a smoother overall experience.

I’m deeply invested in this community and actively support local businesses, chamber initiatives, and volunteer efforts. For me, real estate isn’t just about closing deals — it’s about building relationships, connecting people to opportunity, and helping families move forward with confidence.