My Team

Kevin J. Grabowski, CLU®, ChFC®, CLTC®
How can Kevin help you?
- Designing and funding executive benefit programs
- Designing and funding business continuation plans
- Assist with wealth transfer strategies
- Provide long-term administrative support for wealth transfer strategy plans
Background
- Kevin is a Wisconsin native.
- He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 1992. He received a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance with an Insurance Emphasis.
- He has a Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant and Certified Long Term Care designations. He also holds a Insurance License for Life, Health, and Series 6 and 63 licenses
- Kevin joined Ronald Krizek's team in 1994 after having served as the Business Manager for a real estate firm.
Family
- Kevin is married to Melissa and has a son, Dylan, and daughter, Kayla.
Activities
- Kevin enjoys golf, sporting events and spending time with family.
- Kevin is an active member of Unity Lutheran Church

John "Jay" Reilly, CFP®
How can Jay help you?
- Manages the new business process for individual and corporate clients
- Desiging and funding executive benefit programs
- Designing and funding business continuation plans
- Assist with wealth transfer strategies
Background
- Jay is a Wisconsin native
- He graduated from St. Norbert College in 2009. He received a Bachelors of Business Administration with concentation in Finance
- Jay spent five years as a financial representative for Northwestern Mutual prior to joining The Krizek Group
- He holds an Insurance License for Life, Health, and Series 6 and 63
Family
- Jay is married to Teresa and has a son, John
Activities
- Outside of business, Jay enjoys spending time in Northern Wisconsin with family and friends ATVing and water skiiing

David M Zych, CPA
How can Dave help you?
- Designing and funding executive benefit programs
- Designing and funding business continuation plans
- Assisting and answering client questions regarding wealth preservation strategies
Background
- Dave is a Wisconsin native and earned his degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
- He joined Ronald Krizek's team in 1988 after having been with the Milwaukee office of Arthur Andersen & Co. for 13 years.
- He works closely with the clients of The Krizek Group to address accounting, reporting and tax considerations of benefit plans that are designed and implemented.
- He regularly consults with clients regarding issues such as split dollar and executive benefit reporting considerations, the impacts of changing policy rates, and alternatives available to participants in the benefit plans that have been created.
- Dave is a Certified Public Accountant and holds the Certified Long Term Care designation.
Family
- He is married to Patty and has a daughter, Christine.
Activities
- Dave is a member of the AICPA and WICPA.
- Dave was a member of the Board of Directors of Brookfield Academy for 12 years serving as the school's Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee.
- He was one of the original Board members of the Wisconsin Workshop for the Blind when it became an entity separate from the State of Wisconsin.
- Outside of business Dave enjoys the outdoors including camping, fishing and hunting.

Vicki A Schroeder
How can Vicki help You?
- Identify trends in developing new client relationships
- Insures smooth business office operations in support of our staff and clients
- Supports effective communication between staff and clients\
Background
- Vicki is a Wisconsin native, with a B.A. Degree in Education and Communication from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Many of her undergraduate credits were earned at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
- She has over 30 years of executive experience in sales, management, operations and client service, working for such organizations as Safeguard Business Systems, Compaq Computer Corporation, Hewlett Packard, Johnson Controls, Inc. and the University Club of Milwaukee
Activities
- Vicki has been active as a volunteer and staff member for several nonprofit organizations in Milwaukee, including the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center of the Arts, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Women and Girl’s Fund of Waukesha County
- She has served on several nonprofit boards in the greater Milwaukee Area, including Family Service of Waukesha, Friendship House, Women and Girl’s Fund and St. Anthony School

Linda S Pankop
How can Linda help you?
- Schedule and coordinate appointments
- Support ongoing client service needs
- Manage daily office administration
Background
- Linda is a Michigan native.
- She joined Ronald Krizek's team in 1998 after 3 years with the Medical College of Wisconsin and 16 years of service with NM in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Ohio.
Family
- Linda is married to Bill and they have two sons; Chad (& wife, Krista) who live in Wisconsin, and Brad (& wife, Alison & granddaughters, Emma & Olivia) who live in Seattle, WA.
Activities
- Linda has completed several programs and courses offered through NM, UW-Waukesha and Waukesha County Technical College with a focus on office management and customer service.
- Linda is very active with St. Jerome Parish.
- Linda enjoys aerobic dance, gardening, and she and Bill love to travel.