Robert Barnes, Director
Robert M. Barnes, CLU, ChFC, CWPPTM
Regional Vice President, One Resource Group
Rob started his insurance career in 1986 at Prudential. After 8 years in personal practice he joined Phoenix Life as a Wealth Management Consultant. While at Phoenix, Rob fine tuned his knowledge and expertise focusing on advanced insurance planning. Rob joined One Resource Group in 2007. He now offers a vast array of insurance carriers and product lines to better serve his advisors and their clientele.
Rob specializes in the use of life insurance in business and estate planning. He is a proficient public speaker and often conducts educational seminars for advisors and their clients. He has a vast amount of experience with high net worth clientele and business owners.
Rob is a member, board member and Membership Chairman for The Greater Chicago Chapter of the Society of Financial Services Professionals. He is also a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and The South Cook County Estate Planning Council. As an active PACE qualifier, Rob attends, as well as presents, seminars on many advanced planning ideas involving life insurance. He has been published in local and industry sources. Rob is a former President for the Alsip United Way and a current Ambassador and fund raiser for Park Lawn, an organization dealing with special needs children and adults.
Rob is a graduate of The University of Illinois where he majored in Finance and Marketing. He holds the Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant designations from the American College. He obtained his Certified Wealth Preservation Planner designation from the Wealth Preservation Institute in 2007.
Rob lives in Orland Park with his wife Rita and daughter Cassandra. He enjoys music, travel and being a Dad.
