Frank Patzke Becomes a Member of the Financial Services Institute

PALATINE, IL, May 23, 2012

Local financial advisor, Frank Patzke, of Guidant Wealth Advisors, today announced he has become a member of the Financial Services Institute (FSI) in Washington, D.C. FSI advocates for Main Street Americans' access to unbiased, affordable financial advice, delivered by a growing network of over 35,000 independent financial advisor members.

"I am proud to become a member of the FSI, an organization that works hard every day, to protect my clients' access to quality financial advice," said Frank. "FSI helps educate elected officials and regulators on what Americans need from financial advisors and how the industry works with clients to secure their financial futures. They also help ensure that I can continue to offer my clients and potential clients the advice they need."

"We are very pleased to have Frank Patzke as a new member," said FSI President & CEO Dale E. Brown. "Our advocacy is only as effective as our engaged members. And conscientious advisors like Frank help bring real-life experience to our efforts. We plan to work closely with Frank as we advocate for independent financial advisors and the hard-working clients they serve."

About the Financial Services Institute (FSI): FSI is an advocacy organization for independent financial services firms and independent financial advisors. Established in January 2004, we have well over 100 broker-dealer members and over 35,000 financial advisor members. Our member firms have upwards of 180,000 financial advisors affiliated with them Our mission is to create a more responsible regulatory environment for independent broker-dealers and their affiliated independent financial advisors through effective advocacy, education and public awareness. And our strategy includes involvement in FINRA governance, constructive engagement in the regulatory process and effective influence on the legislative process. For more information, please visit http://www.financialservices.org.

Independent advisor and consultant Frank Patzke, CFP , founded Guidant Wealth Advisors in 1993 under the name FP Financial Services. For 17 years Guidant has specialized in advising retirees and the "suddenly single." In fact, more than half of their clients are single, widowed or divorced. Through their investment counsel and retirement workshops, innumerable individuals have benefited from Guidant's expertise and ability to simplify the often-confusing concepts of personal finance.

Based in Palatine, Ill, the Registered Investment Advisory firm is comprised of seven professionals who serve over 260 clients. For more information, visit http://www.guidantwealth.com