Tammy Butts, CLU, ChFC

Tammy Butts is an Executive Vice President and Branch Manager for Equitable Advisors in Chicago, Illinois with more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry.

Tammy built a successful practice providing financial planning strategies and guidance to families and business owners. In 2005, she was promoted to Divisional Vice President. In that role, she hired and developed a successful, diverse team of financial professionals. Recognized for her success, she received several management awards. In 2009 she was promoted to Divisional Executive Vice President managing the Illinois Branch.

Industry and Community Involvement:

NAWBO National Association of Women Business Owners

Equitable Advisors Women’s Leadership Council and Women’s Field Advisory Group

NAIFA National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

Greater Chicago Chapter of Financial Services Professional

Greater North Shore Estate Planning Council

AALU American Association of Life Underwriters

GAMA International

Education:

BBA Finance Texas Christian University

American College ChFC and CLU

Board Positions:

NAIFA Board 2013

American College Foundation Board 2016-2018

GAMA Board 2018-present

Selected Achievements:

Centurion Award 2003, 2004, 2005

Developing District Award 2006 & 2007

District Leadership Award 2006 & 2007

National Builders Trophy ranking #7 Nationally 2007

Illinois Branch President’s Trophy 2014, 2015, and 2019 Nationally Ranking #9, #8 and #4 respectively

GAMA International Managerment Award Diamond and Diamond Plus 2012 & 2013

GAMA Master Agency Award Top 250 2011,2012,2013, 2014, & 2015

Speaking Engagements:

Chicago Financial Women Symposium-Panelist

Chicago Financial Services Professional-Panelist

GAMA LAMP National Conference-Speaker

Media Appearances:

Profiles in Diversity Journalas a “Woman Worth WatchingÒ” in 2010.

Business First AM: Interview: Equitable Workshops for Women

Business First AM: Interview: Equitable Bright Pink Partnership #notdoneyet

LPGA International Crown Women’s Summit- Panelist Strategies for Success In Work, In Golf, In Life

WLS Radio Morning Show with John Howell & Ray Stevens

WGN Radio Interview

CLTV TV

FOX News Morning Show Interview

Equitable Advisors (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, SIPC. EOE M/F/D/V.