David Hubbard

413 E. Terra Cotta Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

As President of Exemplar Financial Network and Regional Director of Cetera Advisor Networks, David Hubbard’s leadership stems from his core principals of community, integrity, responsibility and loyalty. Following graduation from high school, Dave attended the United States Military Academy at West Point for two years and then attended Northern Illinois University. Dave entered into the financial services business in 1980, following the footsteps of his father, Bill Hubbard, selling insurance. However, Dave quickly discovered his clients needed a more comprehensive advisor that would assist them through every aspect of their financial lives to achieve their dreams for the future. After listening to the people that relied on Dave for financial advice he began what is over 30 years later, a thriving financial planning practice. Exemplar Financial Network has helped clients attain expert, professional financial advice, with offices in Crystal Lake, Westmont and Walworth Wisconsin.

As Regional Director, Dave has assisted hundreds of financial advisors to establish and grow their practices. Additionally, he has worked with numerous banks, accounting firms and insurance agencies to successfully provide financial planning and investment advisory services to their clients. Since 2009, David has been recognized as one of the Top 100 branch managers in the investment industry by OnWallStreet Magazine for his achievements in creating effective branch-wide marketing strategies; recruiting, developing and retaining talented financial advisors; and providing superior client service.

While a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), Dave completed numerous courses with the American College and the College for Financial Planning in regards to financial planning. He is co-founder and President of the CPE Club, an organization licensed by the State of Illinois to provide continuing education for Certified Public Accountants. He has also hosted a weekly radio show entitled “Money Talks” and has co-authored a financial planning column for the Northwest Herald newspaper.

Serving the community is also extremely important to Dave. Over the years he has devoted much of his time toward various organizations including the Jaycees, Rotary, Church and the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce. He served for 20 years as an elected member of the District #47 School Board and for 4 years on the Board of Trustees for Eureka College. He is a founding member and Past President of Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association’s (NISRA) Foundation, which provides leisure services to residents with disabilities. In 2004, Dave co-founded Leadership Greater McHenry County and served on its board for several years. Presently, he is a board member of the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation.

In 1995, the Illinois Jaycees recognized Dave’s commitment to his family, his community, and his work by naming him one of the Ten Outstanding Young People in the State of Illinois. In 2007, the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce presented Dave with the Carl E. Wehde Award, given each year to someone who has made a verifiable contribution to the quality of life in the greater Crystal Lake area and provided inspiration for other people to become involved in efforts to assist the community. Also, Dave’s firm Exemplar Financial Network was honored again by the chamber in 2011 and was awarded the “Robert O. Covey Business of the Year Award”.

A lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, Dave is the father of six children and grandfather to four. While his children were growing up, he was very involved with their activities and served in leadership positions for their sports, scouting and YMCA Indian Princess and Guides programs. Dave is a student of history and when he is not working hard for his clients and representatives or working on building a stronger community you will find him enjoying a great history book or relishing the company of his large, loving family.