Skowronski, Zubeck join Associated's Chicago Private Client Services team

CHICAGO - October 18, 2012 - Robert Skowronski and Kenneth Zubeck have joined Associated Bank's Private Client Services team in the Chicago area. The two financial planning experts have worked together for nearly 30 years, most recently with North Star Trust Company.

Skowronski, age 57, has been hired as senior vice president, personal trust relationship manager. His focus is on assisting high net worth individuals with their financial planning, trust, estate planning and investment services. Skowronski holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from DePaul University, a juris doctor degree from Loyola University of Chicago, School of Law, and a Master of Law degree in taxation from DePaul University School of Law. He is a member of the Chicago and Illinois Bar Associations and the Chicago and DuPage County Estate Planning Councils.

Zubeck, age 64, joins Associated as senior vice president, portfolio manager. His focus is on creating and managing custom investment portfolios for high net worth individuals based on their needs, risk tolerance, tax considerations and long-term financial goals. Zubeck brings more than 35 years of experience managing both institutional and personal investment portfolios. He is a graduate of St. Joseph's College where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and a Bachelor of Science in business administration. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from DePaul University.

Both Skowronski and Zubeck are located in Associated's offices in the Prudential Building at 130 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

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