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Helping customers find the perfect gift makes Mary Batson’s day. MARY BATSON, owner of Out of the Box in downtown Crystal Lake, opened her business in Oct. 2008. “We focus on being a gift store. We carry unique items that you won’t find in a big box store at affordable prices and we have something for every age,” she said. Out of the Box carries inspirational plaques, wall art, and more. “We have great gifts for graduation, Mother’s Day or just the right thing for someone who’s going through a rough time. In addition we have jewelry handcrafted by local and regional artists as well as great costume jewelry. If you’re looking for a new purse or scarf, we’ve got that too.” Batson frequently hears customers refer to Out of the Box as their “go to store for gifts”. The store offers complimentary gift-wrapping and personal service in a comfortable shopping atmosphere that customers appreciate. Batson loves being part of the thriving downtown Crystal Lake business community and is the recipient of the Downtown Crystal Lake Association’s 2011 Gem Award for Best Business Neighbor and the 2012 Main Street Spirit Award. “I’m very committed to the success of downtown, and encouraging people to shop local to sustain this wonderful community.”
71 N Williams St • Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-444-7446 • www.outoftheboxstore.com
First Vice President – Investments Cynthia Brown Komarek, CRPC® has been dedicated to helping her clients manage their investments for since 1983. Cynthia uses an approach to investment management that is customized to each client’s unique goals using Wells Fargo Advisor’s Envision® Plan. She works closely with clients to create strategies to help preserve and maximize wealth. She is committed to delivering the finest wealth management service available in today’s every changing market conditions. Before moving her financial practice to Wells Fargo Advisors in 2008, Cynthia served as Vice President at Merrill Lynch for 17 years in both the Barrington, IL and the Crystal Lake, IL offices. Cynthia began her career as a Financial Advisor at Oberweis Securities and then worked at E.F. Hutton prior to joining Merrill Lynch. She also taught women’s investment classes for a local junior college near the start of her career. Born and raised in Elgin, Ill., Cynthia graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, and then attended graduate school at Kansas University. Cynthia also holds the Series 7, 63 and 65 securities registrations and the applicable insurance licenses, in addition to the designation of Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorsSM. Cynthia is a member of the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) and has frequently been a guest speaker for Fortune 100 Companies’ Women in Management Symposium regarding women’s financial concerns. Take the time to review your financial goals with a complimentary meeting.
Cynthia Brown Komarek • 2424 Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 815-334-2216 • cynthia.komarek@wellsfargoadvisors.com Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. © 2012 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All Rights reserved. Investment and Insurance Products NOT FDIC Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value