Bruce Otto honored at Cetera Financial Specialists’ Connect Conference

[July 16, 2014]  MINIER - Bruce Otto, Financial Advisor of O & G Financial Consulting, 204 S. Main, Minier, IL was recently honored as one of Cetera Financial Specialists’ top advisors at the firm’s annual Connect conference held at the Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s conference celebrated advisors’ accomplishments and was packed with top-rated keynote speakers, dynamic breakout sessions, fantastic special events and endless networking opportunities with exhibitors and fellow Cetera Financial Specialists’ advisors.

“Being recognized among the top advisors was certainly the cherry on top of a great experience as we celebrated last year’s successes and gained fresh insight into the markets and our business to help us serve our clients at unparalleled standards,” said Otto. “New ideas and new connections are everywhere. It really speaks to the value of Cetera Financial Specialist’s model, the idea that advisors can be independent, entrepreneurial, while also having access to the resources, ideas, infrastructure and guidance of our firm and Cetera.”

The conference also featured a keynote presentation from Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist and Head of the Global Market Insights Strategy Team for J.P. Morgan Funds, which shed light on investment outlooks and opportunities for 2014. Kelly shared J.P. Morgan’s perspectives on everything from the job market and economic growth, to consumer confidence, to the implications of monetary and fiscal stimulus.

Enrique Vasquez, president and CEO of Cetera Financial Specialists, opened the 16th annual conference with top advisor recognition.

“It is a pleasure to recognize the best in the business for their outstanding performance during 2013,” said Vasquez. “As proud partners in their success, I believe we all left Connect inspired and ready to continue raising the bar.”

Otto and his associates at O & G manage approximately $136,000,000 in client assets, fulfilling the financial needs of individuals and businesses in the Central Illinois region, and has been with Cetera Financial Specialists since 1991. He has 40 plus years of experience in the financial services industry.

As a member of Cetera Financial Group, Inc., Cetera Financial Specialists is able to offer all the benefits of a large, well-capitalized broker-dealer, including innovative technology, leading wealth management and advisory platforms, and comprehensive broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor services, with the personal relationships often found only at a boutique firm.

[Text received; SUE MILLER, O & G FINANCIALvia JOANNE NAFZIGER]