Eileen M. Eileen M. Sharkey, CFP^® obtained degrees from London University, England, and Newman University, Kansas, and she received her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM certification in 1978. She opened her financial planning practice in 1978, designing retirement and investment plans and advocating the necessity for lifelong planning. In 1990 she formed the firm Sharkey, Howes & Javer, a partnership with Larry E. Howes, MBA, CFP^® and Joel B. Javer, CLU, CFP^®.

Mr. Howes is a Principal in Sharkey, Howes & Javer He received his MBA from Regis University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Metropolitan State College in Denver and was admitted to the Registry of Financial Planning Practitioners in 1986. He received his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM certification in 1987. He was awarded an AIF®, Accredited Investment Fiduciary, in 2004 from the University of Pittsburgh.

Joel B. Javer, CLU, CFP^®, is a Principal in the fee-only financial advisor firm of Sharkey, Howes, & Javer He is in charge of equity mutual fund research and creates custom Investment Portfolios for individuals and pension plans. Joel is also responsible for personnel and operations at our firm.

Mimi Hackley joined Sharkey, Howes & Javer, in 1998 and earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM certification in March of 2000. She became a shareholder of the firm in 2003 and serves as Director of Financial Planning. Mimi ensures that our financial plans incorporate cutting-edge financial planning principles and the most recent changes to the laws including taxes and estate planning.

Karlton D. Childress joined Sharkey, Howes & Javer, in September of 2000 and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM certification in April of 2001. He became a shareholder of the firm in 2005 and currently serves on the firm’s Investment Committee and Financial Planning Committee.

Donna Svendsen joined Sharkey, Howes and Javer in June of 2002. As Director of Client Services, she is responsible for providing daily services to our clients and introducing our firm to the public.

Harold Kirschner joined Sharkey, Howes & Javer in 2003 and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM certification in 1999. He has been providing personal financial planning and investment management services to clients since 1998.