Our story began in 1954 when Maurie Bender entered the financial services world. His passion for helping families build financial security inspired the next generation—his children, Shelly and Arnie—who spent decades advising clients and growing lasting relationships.

In 2019, Shelly and Arnie established Bender Financial Services as an independent, family-run firm with a clear mission: to offer personalized, tax-focused financial planning with integrity, clarity, and care.

Today, our team brings over 70 years of combined experience to helping families and business owners across Chicagoland grow and protect their wealth. Arnie, a CPA, leads our integrated tax and investment strategy, while Shelly helps guide clients toward long-term financial confidence. In 2025, Arnie’s son Larry joined the firm to grow our employee benefits services—extending our support to the business community as well.

From tax prep and insurance to investment and retirement planning, Bender Financial Solutions offers hands-on, personalized service built on trust, transparency, and family values.

Let our family help yours. Together, we’ll create a plan that reflects your goals and protects your future.

Whether you're just getting started or refining a long-term plan, we invite you to explore our services. Our website offers helpful insights into Financial Planning, Investment Management, Tax Strategies, Insurance Solutions, and Employee Benefits. You’ll also find tools like our Client Portal and the option to Start Your Asset-Map to begin visualizing your financial life. Each section is designed to help you understand how we can support your goals—step by step, with a plan that fits you.