In the midst of an unpredictable mortgage market, one mortgage company predicts success in giving back. Philip Brilliant, CEO of Chicago Financial Services Inc., knows first-hand how one copes with the ups and downs of the mortgage market and with Juvenile Diabetes.
Since Brilliant’s son was recently diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes this past July, he is determined to make a difference by donating $100 of his own personal money for every loan disbursed through his loan programs.

“Over the years there have been many charities that I have donated to. With this most recent family event, there is no cause more important to me than the potential cure for Juvenile Diabetes,” Brilliant said. “Until there is a cure, it is my intention to raise and donate as much money as I can to this worthy cause. And in my own small way, I also hope to raise the awareness of those I come into contact with about this life changing disease,” Brilliant stated.
It was just a couple months ago, Brilliant asked his director of marketing and business development, Jocelyn J. Ochonicki, to develop a strategic plan for his company. Both are strong philanthropists and discussed establishing a foundation to give back on a regular basis as part of the plan, prior to his son’s diagnosis.
“Life can throw you multiple curve balls at once, but there are times when you have to step up to the plate and hit that home run,” Ochonicki explained. “We partnered with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and created a mortgage program that would guarantee a donation for every loan. Clients and new customers have been very receptive,” Ochonicki said.