The Wintrust Wealth Management (WWM) was the location for the Lifeline Chicago Fete, a meeting of Chicago board members of the international charity in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine and Alison Andrews on Friday, June 10, 2016. The Princess is the Patron of Lifeline Humanitarian Organization.
Chicago office board member Jelena Jovovic, Director of Human Resources and Recruiting at Wintrust Wealth Management, arranged the meeting at the excellent facility at 231 South LaSalle Street in Chicago.
The Royal Couple was greeted by applause on their arrival. Sandi Radoja, President of Lifeline Chicago, welcomed them on behalf of the entire board.
Lifeline Chicago is a 501(c) (3) charity whose primary mission is to raise funds to provide goods and services to the needy of Serbia, particularly at orphanages, schools, hospitals and facilities for the elderly and handicapped. Since its inception in 1993, Lifeline Chicago has worked diligently through Princess Katherine and the Princess Katherine Foundation in Belgrade to meet the needs of underserved communities and people. Playgrounds, hospital equipment, repairs and innovations at aging facilities are just a few examples of the work that has been accomplished.
Crown Prince Alexander spoke eloquently to the board members and guests, while Princess Katherine offered her gratitude in a compassionate speech. Other dignitaries at the event included Thomas P. Zidar, Chairman and CEO of Wintrust Wealth Management (WWM), Philip Hummer, Senior Vice President of Investments at WWM and son of the founder Wayne Hummer, and Grove Mower, Senior Vice President of Investments at WWM.
Wintrust is a wealth management firm that has served Chicago since 1931. “Wintrust was an outstanding host at this event,” said Sandi Radoja. “The venue was perfect and their contribution to the evening was a wonderful benefit for Lifeline Chicago. We were pleased and honored to receive the Royal Couple in such a great setting, and look forward to furthering our relationship with Wintrust for the benefit of the needy.”
