Miri Wilkins
Associate
Miri recognizes the importance of an in-depth understanding of retirement planning and knows working with a professional who will guide you to your best options is one of the key decisions on your successful financial journey. A graduate of the University of Texas in Austin with a bachelor's degree in languages, Miri possesses a strong intellectual curiosity which has led her to continuously seek both personal and professional growth. These skills led her to excel as a Global Advisor with Engel & Volkers earning the trust of her clients and to successfully negotiating the purchase and sale of luxury homes in a competitive market landscape.
Miri is a friendly professional known for building strong working relationships through respectful communication. Her dedication to educating and supporting others in their growth led her to share her experiences in the best-selling book “Becoming A Local Leader”. As an experienced realtor, she represented clients with complex financial situations and became deeply aware of the vital role that enhanced financial knowledge plays in making informed decisions. This realization led her to prioritize financial education, both for herself and her clients and to transition into a career as a financial professional. Miri is dedicated to her clients’ care and interests and exemplifies unwavering integrity, diligent work ethic, and personalized service. She holds life insurance licenses in several states- IL, MI, TX, CA, CO, WI, IO, OH, PA, IA, and is also fluent in Spanish (native speaker).
Currently residing in Chicago with her partner, Brad, Miri is the proud parent of two sons, Griffin and Layne, and stepparent to her daughter, Taylor. She is passionate about The Arts in all facets and has served on Boards, held Leadership positions, and successfully Chaired fundraising efforts often exceeding set goals. She has also worked as a freelance Features Writer, Director of Arts and Culture, and Special Events Coordinator and a freelance editor for Origin Magazine. As a passion project, she wrote, produced and directed an award-winning documentary short Kilometer 0, Life In The Shadow of Notre Dame.
Miri is dedicated to serve a world woefully uneducated in the necessary skills to build healthy financial futures. She knows it is a privilege to serve those who tirelessly dedicate their time to make the world a better place.