Springfield, IL November 5, 2008: Andrew Paoni, Vice President, Sikich Cozad Asset Management, LLP receives Certified Financial Planner (CFP^®) certification.

Certified Financial Planners (CFP^®) meet competency, ethics and professional practice standards based on an international platform of education, examination, experience and ethics/professional practice requirements.  CFP^® certification standards for each country/ region have been adapted to meet domestic marketplace, regulatory and educational needs.

Paoni is the Vice President of Sikich Cozad Asset Management, LLP overseeing the wealth management operations of the Springfield office.  He provides asset management and investment services to the firm’s individual, corporate, and non-profit clients. Paoni’s focus is Financial Planning and constructing investment portfolios consistent with his client’s goals and objectives. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois in Springfield with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Paoni also earned a MBA from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. He resides in Springfield, IL.