
Glenn G. Kautt
Vice chairmanGlenn G. Kautt CFP, EA, is a Financial Planning columnist and a founder of Rockford, Illinois-based Savant Capital Management.

Glenn G. Kautt CFP, EA, is a Financial Planning columnist and a founder of Rockford, Illinois-based Savant Capital Management.
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