I have accounts at Schwab and 2 other investment firms. Each of them have slight differences in…read morewhat they offer and how customers interaction works; Schwab has some features I like better than their competitors, but because I deal mostly online, I don't speak to a local advisor often. When I do need to make a trade through an advisor, I have always found the representatives I talk to are very helpful.

Normally, when I "talk to Chuck" it's through the interweb or over the phone. Chuck is really good…read moreabout picking up the phone. He won't send you to voice mail or text you back because it's too loud in the sports bar. So anywayz, recently I needed to "talk to Chuck" in person. I had some business and dealings and tasks to complete. Chuck hangs out on Lasalle, but don't get all "ohhhh that's right near McLadden's and that bar bottlenecks like no other... EWWW" because it might as well be worlds away. I recommend Chuck.

There is a parking garage directly behind the business and they will validate your parking ticket…read more I like this location because it is close to great restaurants and shopping in West Hartford. I had a meeting with Patrick. He provided excellent service and gave me great advice about my investments. I look forward to visiting this location in the future.

Fidelity Review - Cold, Uncaring, and Only Out for Themselves…read more Fidelity is hands down one of the worst financial institutions I've ever dealt with. They don't care about their customers, only about protecting themselves. People make mistakes -- it's part of life -- but Fidelity acts like they're above it all. Even if it's your first issue, they'll slam you with restrictions like you're a threat, without a shred of empathy or understanding. Their customer service is a joke. Good luck getting a rep who does more than copy and paste policy. They don't listen, they don't help, and they certainly don't care. Managers? Hidden behind layers of scripted nonsense and red tape. You're not a person to them -- you're a number, and the moment something goes wrong, they treat you like a liability. What's worse is they pretend to be all about clients, when in reality, it's all about control, image, and covering their own backs. I don't even have much money in my account with them -- but I'm closing it anyway. That's how disgusted I am by how they operate. It's not about the balance, it's about the principle. Their rigid, heartless approach says it all: they are not here to help you. They're here to help themselves. I'll never recommend Fidelity to anyone. Save yourself the stress and take your money somewhere that actually values people.

Absolutely terrible. DO NOT INVEST YOUR MONEY WITH NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL!!! The financial advisors…read morenever return any calls and you can't reach anyone during working hours. It goes directly to voicemail. They charge extensive fees when you try to transfer your funds to another company.

I worked with Alex Roth and it was a terrible experience. He just seemed to push the sale of life…read moreinsurance on me and didn't care about what my actual needs are or would be in the future. He sat down and took notes on my current situation, which seemed like he was really getting to know my needs. What he was really doing was seeing how much he could push the life insurance numbers up. He proposed protection on children and a wife that I don't even have just to get more money out of me. I spoke with other life insurance brokers after the fact and was given many more options on how to change my needs over time instead of buying as much as possible now just to fatten Alex's wallet. He also "reviewed" retirement funding as well. Which was an even bigger mishap. He assumed that my expenses were INCREASE by 35% in retirement even though most of my current spending goes to travel and leisure. When I spoke with my retirement planner from my work 401k, my expenses were estimated to DECREASE 40%. They just want your money! What a bad experience!

I completed their online form to request information about scheduling a meeting to discuss tax…read moreservices. The only response I received was a two-word reply: "Not interested." Wow. That is some really bad customer service.

HORRIFYING! As a new client to Cowen Tax Advisory Group, I had my initial appointment to bring in…read moreand review our 2025 tax forms including copies of our last 2 years of tax returns. I was contacted about 2 weeks later to schedule an appointment to come in to review our returns so they could be filed. I believe I met with Roger Cowen based on the pictures on their website, but he never introduced himself to me. We sat down in his office to review our returns, and one of the first things he said to me was "I need to see your husband!" When I asked why, he said because we're paying too much in taxes, so I asked him to explain our taxes and help me understand how to reduce our tax liability. He talked in circles, never answered my questions, was very rude and condescending to me (I felt like I was being scolded for paying too much in taxes), and had clearly not reviewed our tax forms or prior returns because he couldn't answer any of my questions about them. By the 3rd or 4th time he said "I need to see your husband," I stopped the conversation and asked why he kept saying that and why he needed to see my husband. He said - "because I need to speak to the person who manages the money and finances." I said THAT'S ME! I asked why he would assume that my husband manages our finances and not me, and said I was completely insulted that he thinks that only men could possibly manage a family's finances. He then abruptly ended the conversation, only pointed out where we needed to sign to authorize electronic filing, never apologized, wouldn't even speak to me, and said "I'll walk you out." Some might consider this to be gender discrimination.

If you think reviews lie, this this company you won't like it. Rates are so high and too many…read morehidden fees. Extra care if you working with them even if your buying a toy car otherwise you will end up paying it 3times.

My oldest son, an injured Marine veteran, was sent here by an Equipment company in Florida to help…read morepurchase a semi tractor for "me." This business paid off the tractor mid May but delayed sending paperwork for 3 more weeks. They never researched or cared to notice that the truck was 8 hrs North of my son or that I lived 20 miles from the truck. At my son's wishes they did send "all" paperwork to me even though "they" stated "my son only" had to Title the truck in Tennessee!? They took extra money 'from him' for fees & "to Register & Title" the truck? The check, to pay Title, etc, they sent was 'Void' according to a manager at a DMV in TN due to 'wrong Pay to.' They have not "resent" the $2950 for so-called Registration & title YET & refuse to answer the phone! They keep demanding that 'my Son' has to Title & Register this vehicle in Tennessee!?

Signing up with with PLB financial services was one of the better decisions I ever made for my…read moresmall business.Having them sort through my receipts, bank statements and other documents and create a profit and loss statement help me to see at a glance my business financial health.What I enjoyed about the service is they will come to you to collect whatever documents needed.And I really appreciate Paulette professionalism. Thank you plb. Gracia. Grassillini Creations.

PLB Financial helped me straighten up my finances and make a business plan to make me more…read moreeffective and understand how much I was actually making. I would definitely use her again and highly recommend her. She was able to talk/explain in a non financial way that I could understand.