Ted Ecker has over 27 years of experience in the
financial services industry, during which time he has
not only assisted several thousand people with their
financial lives but has served as a mentor to many
financial advisors. Ted operated his own financial
firm prior to becoming a partner in Wayne
Messmer & Associates, LLC. Ted received a
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from North
Park University in Chicago, a Master’s Degree in
Educational Psychology from the University of
Illinois and an Advanced Degree in
Administration from Northern Illinois University.
Ted lives in South Barrington with his wife,
Marcia. They have four grown children and a
wonderful grandaughter. Ted’s son Jack is
also a part of Wayne Messmer & Associates.

Wayne Messmer, James Geake, David Geake, Ted Ecker, Robert Westrich, Jack Ecker, and Jeremy Joseph offer securities through Madison Avenue Securities, Inc. (MAS), member FINRA & SIPC. James Geake, David Geake, Jack Ecker, and Jeremy Joseph also offer advisory services through Madison Avenue Securities, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. MAS is not affiliated with Wayne Messmer & Associates LLC. Wayne Messmer is licensed to solicit and sell securities in IL. James Geake is licensed to solicit and sell securities in: FL, IL, NC, NY, TX, WI, and advisory services in IL. David Geake is licensed to solicit and sell securities in: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, WA, WI, and advisory services in IL. Ted Ecker is licensed to solicit and sell securities in AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, WA, WI. Robert Westrich is licensed to solicit and sell securities in IL and WI. Jack Ecker is licensed to solicit and sell securities in IL and advisory services in IL. Jeremy Joseph is licensed to solicit and sell securities in IL and advisory services in IL.