Biography

Kiefer Financial Group is an Independent Financial Consulting Company that assists businesses in building 401k and benefit programs that fit their company and help them retain and attract employees.  As an Independent Firm, Kiefer Financial Group has the ability to work with dozens of 401k providers to provide you the best platforms, investment options, service and cost. 

Michael Labedz, Executive Vice President of Retirement and Benefit Plans, has worked with business owners for over 15years.  He specializes in reviewing and installing retirement plans for small and midsize businesses.  He is a Certified Financial Educator and works with your corporation to provide your employees financial education.  Michael is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Society of Financial Service Professionals.

A lifelong resident of the Chicagoland area, Michael is active in Lions Club and various Chambers of Commerce.  Michael and his wife Julie have two adopted children Matt and Christi and have been married for 24 years. 

Brian Kiefer, President, began his career over a decade ago as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch.  He was part of a group that managed hundreds of millions of dollars of retirement plan assets, including a publically traded corporation.  In 2007, Brian founded Kiefer Financial Group, a consulting based investment practice with a focus of assisting business owners with 401k’s, benefit plans, buy/sell agreements, key man insurance, business continuation and exit planning. 

Brian currently resides in Downers Grove, Illinois with his wife and two children.  Active in the local communities, Brian is the on the Board of Directors of the Darien Lion’s Club.  He is also a member, and past board member, of the Darien Chamber of Commerce and the Woodridge Chamber of Commerce.