OAK PARK, IL, June 27, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Michael S. Bauer has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Bauer has established himself as a prominent figure in the financial services industry, with a career spanning over four decades. His journey began at First Investors, where he worked as a securities licensed sales representative for mutual funds, while still finishing his junior year in college. Additionally, before obtaining his first degree, Mr. Bauer worked for the General Development Corporation, selling commercial and residential real estate. These early exposures to the financial and real estate world laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors. Mr. Bauer's interest in insurance was ignited by his grandfather, who shared valuable insights into the industry before his passing, inspiring Mr. Bauer to pursue a career in this field. His grandmother, Selma Bauer, also inspired him by encouraging him to "live life to its fullest," no matter what life experience came his way.

From 1988 to 1992, Mr. Bauer worked as a senior medical underwriter for both Allstate Insurance and North American Insurance. In 1993, he joined the Equitable Life Insurance Company, where he served for nearly a decade. Several years into his term, when AXA acquired Equitable, Mr. Bauer served as the co-dual professional director, overseeing the national integration of law firms and CPA firms into the insurance sales process. In 2001, he transitioned to LPL Financial as a full-service financial advisor and registered investment advisor. Here, he obtained almost every security license imaginable and went on to manage multimillion-dollar trusts, concluding this chapter of his career as one of the foremost respected estate and trust planning advisors.

In 2012, Mr. Bauer founded Guaranteed Income For My Life, where he continues to serve as the owner and as a senior retirement specialist. In 2019, partly due to his personal experience with radio and TV commercials, Mr. Bauer became the host of "Safe Money Radio," which aired in Chicago on WCPT (820 am). This experience further solidified his reputation as one of the country's best annuity experts.

Today, Mr. Bauer is the founder and creator of Roth-Relief.com, which primarily helps wealthy retirees convert their traditional IRAs to "Never Taxed Again" Roth IRAs. Notably, he accomplishes this conversion with low to zero taxes due.

Mr. Bauer's educational background gave him exposure to coursework in finance, business management, estate law, commercial real estate, corporate finance, and private and public equity offerings. He even audited several medical school courses. This training and education have been instrumental in his success as they underpin his comprehensive understanding of financial products, strategies and implementation techniques.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Bauer has been deeply committed to civic engagement and community service. He has held leadership roles with several political committees, including his roles as the business advisory chairman for the City of Chicago in 2003 and chairman of the board for Trinity Irish Dancers. While Mr. Bauer was finishing his senior year in high school, he was very proud to have been the first 18-year-old man to be appointed by the mayor to serve as the chairman of the Highland Park Youth Committee.

In his personal life, Mr. Bauer is the proud father of two beautiful and successful daughters. He maintains a very healthy and active lifestyle, enjoys biking and weight training, and can still be seen windsurfing on Lake Michigan. During his more youthful days, he was an Outward Bound guide, helping underserved youth explore the nation's National Parks. Also, he was a very active mountain climber and, due to his love for running, completed several national marathons, including the Chicago Marathon twice.

As he enters his golden years, Mr. Bauer resides in Oak Park, IL, and Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has begun to write his memoir, "Where am I Going," which aims to empower young LGBTQ men and women throughout the world to freely pursue their goals and dreams without fear or hesitation.

Mr. Bauer's legacy is marked by his commitment to helping clients achieve financial success while fostering strong relationships built on trust and family values. Setting him apart from others in the industry is his unparalleled comprehensive hands-on back-office and sales experience, highly diverse educational training and more than 40 years of financial advice given to clients covering life insurance, health insurance, P&C insurance, long-term care, annuities, investment management, real estate and estate planning. In 10 years or so, as he envisions stepping back from day-to-day operations, he aims to pass on his knowledge to his children and business associates, ensuring that his impact on the financial services industry endures for generations to come.

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