Joe Starkey Brings Decades of Financial Experience Downtown

COUNTRY Financial - Joe Starkey Brings Decades of Experience Downtown

Downtown Streator just got a little more secure—and a little more financially savvy. COUNTRY Financial – Joe Starkey has officially moved into their new office at 415 E. Main Street, taking over the space once occupied by Creditors Discount and Audit. The move, completed in March, plants roots for one of the area’s most experienced financial teams right in the heart of the city.

Joe Starkey has been a trusted name in the insurance and financial services industry for nearly three decades. Alongside his longtime office manager, Tori Wright—who's been by his side for 29 of those years—and associate agent Hayden Barichello, Starkey provides a wide range of services: from insurance coverage to retirement planning, investment guidance to college savings.

As a financial advisor for COUNTRY Trust Bank, a registered representative of COUNTRY Capital Management Company, and an insurance agent for COUNTRY Financial, Starkey wears a lot of hats—but his mission has always been the same: helping families build a financially secure future.

Their new home on Main Street is more than just a relocation. It's a vote of confidence in the long-term viability of downtown. While many financial institutions have shifted toward impersonal digital interfaces and out-of-town call centers, Starkey and his team have doubled down on face-to-face service—right where the community lives, works, and gathers.

For those interested in learning more or scheduling a consultation, call 815-673-1508 or visit Joe Starkey’s COUNTRY Financial page.

In a time when many downtown storefronts still sit vacant, it’s encouraging to see a local leader choosing to reinvest in the city’s historic core. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best financial strategy is also the most neighborly one.