Joseph Orsolini, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®) and Certified College Planning Specialist (CCPS), is an expert in college planning because he profoundly understands all the intricate ins and outs of the college financial aid system, college savings plans and educational tax breaks. Joe specializes in serving the unique financial needs of parents who plan on their children attending college. He draws from many years of experience assisting families of all income levels with financial aid forms, investment advice, and tax preparation.

Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Bradley University. He is a former chapter president of the Independent Accountants Association of Illinois. Joe is a member of the National Financial Aid Practitioners Alliance and National Institute of Certified College Planners.

As a respected authority on college planning, Joe's work has been featured in a variety of media outlets including Kiplinger's Safe Investing, the CLTV News program - Your Money , Chicago Parent magazine, and Home & Family Finance radio. He has spoken to numerous groups and organizations with his program - Don't Pay the College Sticker Price! ^SM