World Financial Revs UP

Last Friday -- my husband and I went to visit one of the new WFG office in Burbank Il. Our good friends Tony Di Mieli and Jason Beninato are the one that opened this branch. Congratulations guyz!
Article to read from last Friday...

http://www.southtownstar.com/business/995162,060908worldfinancial.article





WORLD FINANCIAL REVS UP

June 9, 2008
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BY Bob Rakow Correspondent

The only thing missing was Carl Edwards' signature back flip.

World Financial Group celebrated the opening of its Burbank office in a big way Friday afternoon with Edwards' race car parked in front of the office, 7903 S. Lockwood Ave.

The No. 60 blue Ford Fusion is sponsored by World Financial Group and was driven by Edwards during the 2007 Nextel Cup series. He took the checkered flag three times last year and finished in the top five 11 times. He alsowon the Busch Series Drivers Championship title.

The car is now used for promotion events.

"There's been a steady flow of people from the neighborhood," said Jason Beninato, who opened the Burbank location with his partner, Anthony DiMiele. "We see some people slam on the brakes and turn in."

Children and adults alike flocked to the car to get a rare up-close-and-personal look at the vehicle and pose for pictures. Children were given an opportunity to sit in the car.

"Anything to do with NASCAR is big," said Ronnie Ayers, a representative of Roush Fenway Racing, Edwards' race team. "People don't get that close to a race car. People love it."

NASCAR enthusiasts especially loved when Ayers started the car and revved the engine, filling the air with a sound typically heard at stock car races.

"The South Side loves NASCAR," said DiMiele.

World Financial Group is a financial services marketing organization whose affiliates offer life insurance and broad array of financial products and services. The company is owned by the AEGON Group, one of the world's largest life insurance and pension companies.

The Burbank location opened June 1. Friday's festivities included a barbecue and a steady stream of family, friends and colleagues who stopped by to congratulate DiMiele and Beninato on their endeavor.

The duo's goal is to work with families and small business owners to develop investment strategies that will help them achieve their financial goals.

"We specialize in these areas," said Beninato, who added that he and his partner are focused on educating customers. "Everybody needs to understand it."