Members Of Our Team

Hunter Shields
Capital Preservation Strategies

Art Miller, President

Art Miller formed Capital Preservation Strategies in order to address the retirement crisis facing so many near-retirees and retirees today. His mission is to see the world through his client’s eyes so he may understand how to best inform them and work together to design strategies that ensure sufficient inflation-adjusted income for as long as they live.

Financial Guidance

For over 30 years, Art Miller has provided financial guidance to professionals, small business owners, those nearing retirement, and retirees, helping them protect their principal and make certain that their savings last. He has counseled clients throughout the Greater Chicago area and around the country on how to increase their income and reduce taxes, avoid probate, and eliminate the risk of depleting assets due to nursing home costs. Mr. Miller is a member of The Financial Planning Association, The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, and the National Association of Life Underwriters.

Hunter Shields
Director of Client Services

Leslie Husarenko

As Director of Client Services and a licensed agent, I am committed to providing personalized service and excellence for our clients.

With 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, I serve as the primary account liaison, bringing a wealth of knowledge to every client interaction. My background in financial services and consulting allows me to contribute to our team’s core values of integrity, experience, respect, and reliability.

Hunter Shields
Director of Investment Services

Hunter Shields

Hunter Shields serves as Head of Investments, helping clients develop comprehensive strategies for managing, growing, and preserving their wealth throughout retirement.

As an investment advisor representative who serves in a fiduciary capacity, Hunter works closely with clients to ensure their investment strategy is aligned with their broader retirement goals. His areas of focus include investment management, retirement income planning, tax mitigation strategies, Roth conversion planning, and legacy planning.

Hunter believes successful retirement planning requires more than simply selecting investments. His approach considers how investment decisions interact with taxes, income needs, risk management, and the legacy a client ultimately wants to leave behind. By coordinating these areas, Hunter helps clients build strategies designed not only for today's financial needs, but for the years and generations ahead.

He places a strong emphasis on making sophisticated financial concepts understandable and helping clients feel confident about the purpose behind each part of their strategy.

Hunter is a Christian, husband, and father. Those roles shape both his personal priorities and the way he approaches relationships with the families he serves.

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