Annette Findling.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR
Stonebridge Wealth Advisor’s Annette Findling has spent over two decades in wealth management while helping fierce and fabulous women redefine living “rich” with richwomenrock.com. After 15 years on the Shore, Findling now officially calls the city her home.
What’s on the horizon? Enjoying our new home and neighborhood in the city as empty nesters
Mantra? Keep smiling, don’t sweat the small stuff
Guilty pleasure? Frequent massages at the local Chinese massage center
Favorite foods? Seafood and sushi
Music you love? 80s and 90s classic rock
Best advice ever given to you? If you see people, things happen. I love meeting new people… everyone has an interesting story
Best advice you’ve given? Never judge a book by its cover
Earliest memory? Four-years-old snuggling with my German Shepherd and Dachshund
When you wake up you…? 5 a.m. coffee with my husband before a workout. This summer we had our son Kurt join us since he was up very early too
Before bed, you…? Kiss everyone good night and count my blessings
What’s on your bookshelf? In the Name of Gucci: A Memoir by Patricia Gucci
I can’t live without? My family and my Nespresso maker
Love to escape to? Italy
Advice you would give to your younger self? Don’t give up on your talents and/or hobbies—I wish I had kept up my music skills
ON THE SHORE
Your style is..? Flats, jeans, cute top or motorcycle jacket
Can’t leave the house without? A great handbag and bottle of water
Transportation? My car
Driving music? On the way to work 780AM, on weekends 97.1 The Drive
Place to eat? Napolita or Bongiorno for a business breakfast
Shop? Chalk—I love the selection of emerging designers and the wonderful people who work there
Best thing about the Shore? Safe neighborhood to raise kids
Worst? Nothing
The perfect day is…? A Cubs game with family
IN THE CITY
Your style is..? For work: Sheath dress, Chanel jacket, classic pumps, great handbag. Weekend style: Distressed jeans, cool boots, leather jacket
Can’t leave the house without? My walking shoes
Transportation? Drive to work but a lot of walking—everything is so close
Driving music? 97.1
Place to eat? Fig and Olive, Crosby’s Kitchen, Left Coast
Shop? Nordstrom, Max Mara, Carolina Herrera
Best thing about the city? Walk everywhere and discover new things everyday
Worst thing about the city? Bikers who don’t obey traffic laws
The perfect day is…? Taking a walk along the lake and Michigan Avenue enjoying the skyline and beautiful architecture
