Diane R. Maloney, CFP
President
Beacon Financial Planning Services, LTD.
Diane R. Maloney is founder and owner of Beacon Financial Planning Services, Ltd. She has worked as a financial planner since 1988 and received the certification of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in 1992. She enjoys working with a diverse group of clients throughout Illinois and in several other states. Diane charges fees for financial consulting, comprehensive financial planning, and investment management. She is registered to offer insurance and securities products and is a registered securities principal with Commonwealth Financial Network.
Diane Maloney is an enthusiastic proponent of financial planning. She is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and subscribes to its Code of Ethics. Diane Maloney's clients come through referrals, especially from existing clients, or as a result of public presentations and press interviews. She has been interviewed on various financial planning topics and has been quoted in publications such as the Chicago Tribune, the Journal of Financial Planning, Money Magazine, USA Today, Copley News Publications, and by writers from the Associated Press.
Diane Maloney graduated with honors from the University of Illinois, Urbana, and holds both B.A. and M.A. degrees. Formerly an educator, she received a Fulbright Scholarship from the U.S. Government to study in Egypt, as well as a Master Teacher award and the "Those That Excel" award from the Illinois State Board of Education. Diane has assisted the CFP® International Board of Standards in writing and testing Questions for the national CFP® qualifying exam. She has also assisted both the CFP® and the FPA in their efforts to improve financial literacy among the general public. In addition, she enjoyed answering phones for USA Today's nationwide hotlines on various financial planning topics. Diane has also served as an officer and director on several boards of directors for various local community groups.