Emily Mentone is the Office Manager at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. in Riverside, Illinois.

Emily obtained her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics at Elmhurst College. She began her career in financial services at Midwest Bank and Trust Company in 1986, where she was the Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer. It was at Midwest where she met Joe Johnson and began what has become a lifelong friendship and business relationship.

Emily left banking in 1997 to stay home with her then two children, in 2001 she had her third child. While at home Emily became very active in her community as a coach of soccer, cheerleading and softball as well as with her children’s school by serving as, among other things, Treasurer of the Parents Club. Emily also serves on the Board of Directors of Sally’s Studio (a not for profit Art-Therapy Program which helps cancer patients).

In 2010, as she was contemplating returning to the work force, Emily received a call from Joe asking her if she wanted to interview for a position with his office. She took the position as office manager and has found it a very rewarding experience.

In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her family, running and baking.