Chris Ortigara

Chris Ortigara, CMB® CFP®, has extensive experience in the financial services and mortgage industries, highlighted by a significant tenure at the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association from 2005 to 2016 as a committee member. Previously, Chris served as a financial consultant at Water Tower Financial Partners, LLC, crafting tailored financial solutions. Additional roles include Account Executive Manager at Aurora Loan Services, where Chris expanded residential correspondent lending, and Assistant Vice President at M&T Bank, leading business development for correspondent lending in the Midwest. Earlier experience includes positions at Radian Group Inc., KPMG, Fannie Mae, Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Co., and Suburban Coastal, with responsibilities ranging from business development to marketing and training. Chris holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA from DePaul University.