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Tony Abbott

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Managing Director at Wintrust Investment Advisor Banking
📍 Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Tony Abbott is a Managing Director at Wintrust with nearly 30 years of experience in commercial banking, focusing on the middle market. He leads a team that provides specialized banking and financing solutions, including M&A and succession planning, for Registered Investment Advisors. Tony earned a BA in Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Tony is deeply committed to philanthropy and community engagement. He is a key organizer for the annual "Golf Fore Parkinsons" tournament, a significant charity event that raises substantial funds for the Parkinsons Foundation. This long-standing involvement also points to a personal passion for golf.

He helped organize the 2nd annual "Golf Fore Parkinsons" tournament which successfully raised over $100,000 for the cause.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
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RIA Financing
He leads a specialized team providing direct banking and lending services for Registered Investment Advisors, focusing on M&A and succession planning.
Succession Planning
A key part of his professional focus, he frequently attends industry conferences like DeVoe Elevate to discuss growth and succession strategies.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Managing Director
Wintrust Investment Advisor Banking
5-2012
Group Senior Vice President
Wintrust Commercial Banking
6-1997 - 5-2012
First Vice President
First American Bank
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Education
1993 - 1997
BA in Economics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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St. Charles High School
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