Salvatore "Sam" Ventimiglia Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

St. Clair Shores, MI, October 20, 2015 (Newswire.com) - ​​​​​​​​​​​​Salvatore "Sam" Ventimiglia​, ​President, Great Lakes Wealth Planning, Inc., has joined The Expert Network, an invitation only service for distinguished professionals. Ventimiglia​​ has been chosen as a Distinguished Wealth Manager® based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.

Ventimiglia​​ outshines others in his field due to his extensive educational background, recognitions, and career longevity. Ventimiglia​ earned his B.A. from Western Michigan University's College of Business, and holds his CLU and RHU from The American College in Bryn Mawr, PA. He is also a Licensed Insurance Counselor in Michigan. He is presently a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, and is affiliated with LPL Financial, the leading independent financial services firm in the United States (as reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2015, based on total revenue).

"We are paying attention to legislative changes with regards to client asset management. Regulators are trying to make some changes in those areas, so politically we are involved in making sure legislation and changes are good for the consumer."

Salvatore "Sam" Ventimiglia, President, Great Lakes Wealth Planning, Inc.

With 35 years dedicated to wealth management, Ventimiglia​​ brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry, and in particular to his many areas of expertise, including risk management, investments, and estate planning. When asked the reason why he went into wealth management, Ventimiglia​ said:

"It evolved over time. When I first started, I was working as a life insurance agent. As I started working with business owners and professionals and people with high net worth, my focus started to slowly gravitate towards the management of assets, which was very intriguing to me, and it has grown from there. It's really been a natural progression for me."

As a thought-leader in his industry,​ Ventimiglia has been recognized by many organizations in his field. Most impressively, he was recognized in 2015 as Top of the Table by Million Dollar Roundtable (based on annual production, the premier association of financial professionals. For the past four years, he has won the Five Star Wealth Manager Award*. He has also been designated as a CLU (Charter Life Underwriter), and RHU (Registered Health Underwriter). While contributing to a number of prominent organizations, he continues to keep his finger on the pulse of the financial industry. He noted:

"We are paying attention to legislative changes with regards to client asset management. Regulators are trying to make some changes in those areas, so politically we are involved in making sure legislation and changes are good for the consumer."

Ventimiglia currently serves as the President of Great Lakes Wealth Planning, Inc. in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Additionally, he is the current President of the Italian American Delegates, and also sits on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. Sam is an active member in the Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan, where he has served as president. He is a Distinguished Past President of Shorewood Kiwanis and a founder of its Foundation. He is a Past President of the Michigan Association of Health Underwriters. Sam is very active at the Detroit Athletic Club and has served on many committees there.  Some of them have been the Art and Architecture, Finance, Facilities and Membership Development committees.

For more information, visit Ventimiglia​​'s profile on the Expert Network here: http://expertnetwork.co/members/salvatore-%22sam%22-ventimiglia/196a39a23272af17​

* Award based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience, and assets under management among other factors. Wealth Managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers.

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The Expert Network has written this news release with approval and/or contributions from ​​​​​​Salvatore "Sam" Ventimiglia. The Expert Network is an invitation-only reputation management service that is dedicated to helping professionals stand out, network, and gain a competitive edge. The Expert Network selects a limited number of professionals based on their individual recognitions and history of personal excellence.