Michael B. Andelman
Managing Director
Mike serves as the co-portfolio manager for the Rising Dividend strategies. He conducts equity research in the Healthcare and Technology sectors of the market with a specific focus on companies with a growing dividend stream. Prior to joining Dearborn in 2004 he worked in various capacities at MPI Investment Management as well as First Trust Advisors, LP. In 2010 he was named partner in the Firm.
John V. Celentani, CFP®, CPWA®
Managing Director
John oversees Dearborn’s Private Wealth Management practice. In this role, he is responsible for delivering exceptional service and advice to the firm’s clients. John is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor, an advanced certification for advisors who advise clients with a net worth of $5 million or more. John served as Vice President in the Wealth Strategies group of Northern Trust for eight years prior to joining Dearborn Partners in 2015.
Bradley C. Smith
Wealth Advisor
Brad is responsible for providing personalized Portfolio Management investment advice to private wealth clients and their families. Areas of focus include developing comprehensive asset allocation strategies, as well as customized investment and financial goal plans. Prior to joining Dearborn Partners, he served as Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager for 26 years at MPI Investment Management, Inc. Brad began his financial industry career at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith in their Business Merger & Acquisition Division.
Samira Laskic
Director of Operations
Sam oversees the firm's trading and operations areas. She is accomplished in all of the wealth management support functions necessary to provide Dearborn clients with an outstanding experience. She began her career with UBS Financial Services in 2010.
Eddie Trapp, CFP®
Associate Wealth Advisor
In his role as an Associate Wealth Advisor, Eddie delivers exceptional service to clients through a holistic approach to financial planning and investing. Prior to joining Dearborn in 2022, he worked for Wintrust Financial Corporation in the Commercial Lending and Capital Markets groups. Eddie majored in business at the University of Colorado with a declared area of emphasis in Personal Financial Planning. Eddie holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, meeting the rigorous experience, education, and ethical requirements of the CFP® Board.
Annie L. Berni
Relationship Manager
Annie serves as a Relationship Manager providing support to a team of Financial Advisors for Dearborn Partner’s Private Wealth Management practice.Annie has over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry serving in various roles at The Northern Trust Company and Bernstein Global Wealth Management. Prior to joining Dearborn Partners in September of 2021, Annie briefly stepped away from her career to spend time at home with her three children. Annie received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness, Farm and Financial Management from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Jonathan Kriarakis
Client Services Associate
Jonathan ("Johnny") joined Dearborn Partners in August 2024 after graduating from Northwestern University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, and a minor in Business Institutions. Johnny earned the Chick Evans Scholarship as a caddie at Flossmoor Country Club. Prior to joining Dearborn, he completed internship programs at Dearborn Partners (Spring 2024), Helios Healthcare Advisors (Fall 2023), and Old National Bank (Summer 2023).