Fee-Only Financial Advisors in Illinois

What do financial advisors do? A financial advisor can organize and simplify the complexities of your financial life through comprehensive financial planning, retirement planning, investment management and other services tailored to your needs. Working with a financial planner can help you make better financial decisions based on a professionally prepared plan and reduce the stress of life's transitions. Take the next step and find a financial advisor in the Illinois area. Review the verified advisors below. Visit their websites. Contact them directly. Ask lots of questions. FeeOnlyNetwork.com will never collect your information to sell like advisor "matching services".

Every Illinois Financial Advisor on FeeOnlyNetwork.com is Verified to be Fee-Only, Fiduciary, and Independent

Chelsea D. Rude

CFP®, MPAS™, APMA™, EA, CKA®, AIF®

Rude Wealth Advisory

Olney, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Values-Based Investing

Fee-Only financial planner located in Olney, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Matthew Hawk

CFP®

Cambridge Capital Management, LLC

O Fallon, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning, College Education Planning

Fee-Only financial planner with offices in St. Louis, MO and O'Fallon, IL focused on providing unique and customized comprehensive financial planning.

Larry Pershing

CFP®, RMA®

Optimum Retirement Planning

Lake Forest, IL

Specialties: Retirement Income Planning, Tax Planning, Investment Management, Social Security Optimization, Healthcare Planning Before Age 65, Deciding when to take your Pension, Pension Lump Sum Strategies, Long-Term Care Planning, Estate Planning, Charitable Gifting

I help people retire and stay retired for a flat fee. Located in Chicago, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Arun Soni

CFA, CFP®

Avenue 90 Financial

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Planning, Tax Planning, Risk Management and Insurance Review, Estate Planning, Business Planning

We partner with growing families, pre-retirees, and recent retirees. Four service offerings allow you to choose what works best for your situation.

Kristyn Gibson

CFP®

EP Wealth Advisors

Skokie, IL

Specialties: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Divorce Financial Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Business Planning

Fee-Only & Fiduciary | Best for those with $1M+ in Investable Assets

Nicole Sullivan

CFP®, RMA®

Prism Planning Partners

Libertyville, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Small Business Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Tax Planning, Trust and Estate Planning, Budgeting and Cash Flow Planning, Insurance Analysis, Employee Benefits Review

Prism Planning Partners is a fiduciary, fee-only financial planning firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, ambitious professionals, and busy families achieve their unique financial goals.

Adam Glassberg

CFP®, CIMA®

Savant Wealth Management

Downers Grove, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Linda Rapisardo

CFP®

Canela Wealth

Riverside, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Cash Flow Planning/Budgeting, Debt Payoff Strategies, College Education Planning, Investment Advice, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Early Retirement/Mini-Retirements

Canela Wealth is a fee-only financial planning firm dedicated to helping first-generation wealth builders achieve their goals. Services are offered as 'advice-only' with no minimum asset requirements.

Steven Patzke

EP Wealth Advisors

Palatine, IL

Specialties: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Divorce Financial Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Business Planning

Fee-Only & Fiduciary | Best for those with $1M+ in Investable Assets

Linda Coffey

CFP®, CDFA®

EP Wealth Advisors

Palatine, IL

Specialties: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Divorce Financial Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Business Planning

Fee-Only & Fiduciary | Best for those with $1M+ in Investable Assets

Rockie Zeigler III

CFP®, EA

RP Zeigler Investment Services, Inc.

Peoria, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning & Prep

Fee-Only, Fiduciary CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™️ located in Peoria IL, who will always be looking out for your best interests, not ours.

Matthew Barnard

CFP®, EA

Maplewood Wealth

Arlington Heights, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax-Smart Investing, Tax Preparation, Charitable Giving, College Education Planning

Accessible, fee-only financial planning for modern lives. Tailored strategies to fit your goals, without asset minimums. Local expertise, nationwide reach.

Mark Bova

CFP®, CIMA®

Lenity Financial, Inc.

Geneva, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Planning, Education Planning, Tax Planning, Insurance Planning and Risk Management, Estate Planning, Business Advisory and Succession Planning

Fee-Only financial planner located in Geneva, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Brett Spencer

CFP®, CEPA, GFP

Impact Financial LLC

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Business Ownership Planning, Impact Investing/ESG/SRI, Cross Boarder/Ex Pat Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning

Fee-Only financial planner located in Chicago, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Rorik Larson

CFP®, EA, MBA

Essential Financial Strategies

Palos Heights, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, College Education Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Tax Planning, Investment Management

Providing Fee-Only Wealth Advice to Orland Park, Palos Park, Palos Heights, Frankfort, New Lenox, Homer Glen and surrounding Chicago suburbs and beyond.

Liz Xilas

EP Wealth Advisors

Skokie, IL

Specialties: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Divorce Financial Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Business Planning

Fee-Only & Fiduciary | Best for those with $1M+ in Investable Assets

Robert Morrison

CFP®

Savant Wealth Management

Lincolnshire, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Klaudia Dettloff

CFP®

EP Wealth Advisors

Palatine, IL

Specialties: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Divorce Financial Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Business Planning

Fee-Only & Fiduciary | Best for those with $1M+ in Investable Assets

Gabriel Abraham Shahin

CFP®, AIF®, MBA

Falcon Wealth Planning, Inc.

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Specialties: Tax Planning, Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning

Falcon Wealth Planning: Tax-Centric Wealth Management Designed to Help You Keep More of What You Earn. We Build, Manage, and Protect Your Legacy Through Every Stage of Life.

Danielle Dahn

CFP®, MBA

Savant Wealth Management

Naperville, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Robert Gerstemeier

CFP®, EA, MBA

Gerstemeier Financial Group

Oak Brook, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee-Only financial planner with offices in Oak Brook, IL and Naples, FL.

William Keffer

CFP®, EA, MBA, MSPFP, CLU®, ChFC®

Keffer Financial Planning

Oak Park, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee-Only financial planner located in Oak Park, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Mark Meredith

CFP®

Meredith Wealth Planning

Maryville, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

We offer tax planning and investment management services to clients across the country by charging a unique flat fee of $625 monthly ($7,500 annually) regardless of portfolio size.

Daryl Dagit

CFP®, CRPS™®, CEP

Savant Wealth Management

Peoria, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

AJ Erzen

CEPA®

Legacy Wealth Planning

Bethalto, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Risk Management Planning, Estate Planning

Fee-Only financial planner located in Bethalto, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Nate Eads

CFP®

Moller Wealth Partners

Northfield, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Insurance and Estate Planning

Fee-Only financial planner with offices in Northfield, IL and Chicago, IL serving clients locally and across the country

Brett M. Detterbeck

CFP®, CFA®

Detterbeck Wealth Management

Palatine, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning, Business Planning

CELEBRATING 25+ YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR CLIENTS! Offices in Palatine, IL, and the Charleston, SC area; we proudly serve clients locally and across the nation.

Ben Richter

CFP®

EP Wealth Advisors

Skokie, IL

Specialties: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Divorce Financial Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Business Planning

Fee-Only & Fiduciary | Best for those with $1M+ in Investable Assets

Jakob Loescher

CFP®, ChFC®, AIF®, CRPC™®, CRPS™®

Savant Wealth Management

Rockford, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Brandon Clouse

CFP®

Prism Planning Partners

Libertyville, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Small Business Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Tax Planning, Trust and Estate Planning, Budgeting and Cash Flow Planning, Insurance Analysis, Employee Benefits Review

Prism Planning Partners is a fiduciary, fee-only financial planning firm dedicated to helping physicians, ambitious professionals, and busy families achieve their unique financial goals.

Robert Stoll

CFP®, CFA®

Financial Design Studio, Inc.

Deer Park, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Stock-based Compensation, Deferred Compensation, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Retirement Income Planning, Roth Conversions for Retirees, Social Security Strategies, Investment Management

Serving clients in local communities, such as Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, and the Greater Chicagoland Area. We also provide virtual services to clients nationwide.

Michelle Maton

CFP®, EA, CeFT®, RLP®, ADPA™

The Planning Center

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Equity Compensation, Tax Planning, Family and Charitable Giving, Insurance & Benefits Review

At The Planning Center, we’ve been guiding individuals and families through all stages of life – growing wealth, building on life’s successes, and thriving in retirement. Serving clients across the country from multiple offices and virtual meetings.

Conner Grzenia

CFP®

EP Wealth Advisors

Skokie, IL

Specialties: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Divorce Financial Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Business Planning

Fee-Only & Fiduciary | Best for those with $1M+ in Investable Assets

Brad Bobb

CFP®

Bobb Financial

Springfield, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee-Only Financial Planner located in Springfield, IL and serving clients across the country.

Benjamin Hockema

CFP®

Illuminate Wealth Management, LLC

Barrington, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee-Only financial planner located in Chicago, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Lisa Bayer

CFA®, CFP®

Opus Financial Solutions

Downers Grove, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

We Integrate Financial Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning + Tax Preparation to Help You Create the Life You Envision.

David Grant

CFP®

Retirement Matters

Barrington, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Life Planning

Fee-Only Financial Planner helping AbbVie executives optimize their financial life

Curt Stowers

CFP®, PhD, MS

F5 Financial

Naperville, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Income Planning, Estate & Legacy Planning, Tax Planning

F5 Financial is a fee-only financial advisory firm that takes a holistic approach to financial planning, personal goals, and behavioral change.

Stephen Reiches

EP Wealth Advisors

Skokie, IL

Specialties: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Divorce Financial Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Business Planning

Fee-Only & Fiduciary | Best for those with $1M+ in Investable Assets

Jeffrey Kostis

CFP®, CPA/PFS, CDFA®

JK Financial Planning, Inc.

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee-Only Financial Advisor serving Chicago and northwest suburbs with offices in Chicago and Vernon Hills

Ivan Havrylyan

CFP®

Outside The Box Financial Planning, LLC

Wheeling, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Wealth Management, Tax Planning, College Planning

Fee-Only | Fiduciary | CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™️ for retirees and medical professionals located in the Chicago area, serving clients nationwide.

Donald Duncan

CFP®, CFA®, CPA/PFS, CSEP, MBA

Savant Wealth Management

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Rebecca Jackson (Conner)

CPA/PFS, CFP®, RLP®

SeedSafe Financial LLC

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning and Preparation, IPO Planning, Acquisitions

Fee-Only financial planner located in Austin, TX, serving tech professionals virtually via video calls, emails, and over the phone.

Bradley Stewart

CFP®

Savant Wealth Management

Freeport, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Terri Velgara

CFP®

EP Wealth Advisors

Skokie, IL

Specialties: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Divorce Financial Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Business Planning

Fee-Only & Fiduciary | Best for those with $1M+ in Investable Assets

Michelle Smalenberger

CFP®

Financial Design Studio, Inc.

Deer Park, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee-Only financial planner located in Deer Park, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Christopher Ruedi

CFP®, CFA®, RICP®, MBA

Savant Wealth Management

Bloomington, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Erik Barnes

CFP®

Retirement Portfolio Partners

Warrenville, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning

Flat fee, Fee-Only financial planner located in Naperville, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Rhea Ravindran

CFP®

EP Wealth Advisors

Skokie, IL

Specialties: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Divorce Financial Planning, Investment Management, Charitable Giving, Business Planning

Fee-Only & Fiduciary | Best for those with $1M+ in Investable Assets

Matthew Kunst

CFP®, CFA®, CPA, MBA

Opus Financial Solutions

Downers Grove, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

We Integrate Financial Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning + Tax Preparation to Help You Create the Life You Envision.

Daniel Toledo

CFA®, CFP®

Chicago Partners Wealth Advisors

Chicago, IL

Optimize the management of your wealth.

Trevore Meyer

CFP®

Financial Design Studio, Inc.

Deer Park, IL

Specialties: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Investment Management, Education Planning, Debt Management

Life Happens. Goals Change. Your financial plans should be flexible enough to change, too.

Jerry Korabik

CFP®, CRPS™®, AIFA®

Savant Wealth Management

St. Charles, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Robert L. Riedl

CPA, CFP®, AWMA™, CFC®

Endowment Wealth Management Inc.

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Private Equity Investing, Alternative Asset Implementation, College Education Planning

Fee-Only SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm that provides fiduciary financial planning & wealth management services. We have offices located in Appleton, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee WI, Chicago Il, and Hilton Head SC and clients in 26 states.

Ben Smith

CFP®, CSRIC®™®

Cove Financial Planning, LLC

Evanston, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), Cash Flow and Budgeting, Investment Management, Tax Planning, College Education Planning, Retirement Income Planning

Fee-Only financial planner with offices in Milwaukee, WI, Evanston, IL and St Louis Park, MN, serving clients locally and virtually across the country with no account minimums.

Valerie Rivera

CFP®

FirstGen Wealth

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning, Financial Life Planning

Virtual, Fee-Only Financial Life Planning Practice located in Chicago, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Makenna Ochs

CFP®

Rude Wealth Advisory

Olney, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee-Only financial planner located in Olney, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Tim Carpenter

CFP®

Rhodo Wealth

Geneva, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Analysis, Education Planning, Debt Management, Stock Options and Other Executive Compensation, Health Insurance Review, Medicare and Social Security Benefits Review

Fee-Only financial planner providing a holistic approach to the financial well-being of individuals and families. Located in Geneva, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Michael Chrisler

MJC Financial Fitness

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee-Only financial planner located in Chicago, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Kevin McFadden

CFP®, ABFP™, LUTCF®

Savant Wealth Management

Sterling, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Rob Costello

CFP®

Costello Financial Planning

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee-Only Financial Planner serving clients across the country from offices in Bend OR, Ann Arbor MI, and Chicago IL.

Robert Stanley

CFP®, ChFC®

R.W. Stanley Investment Planning

Libertyville, IL

Specialties: Retirement Funding; Detailed Analysis & Planning, College Funding; Analysis & Planning, Investments; Comprehensive Portfolio Analysis & Detailed Recommendations, Long Term Tax Planning; Qualified Contributions & Distributions, Def Comp, Roth IRA Conversions, etc.

Fee-Only financial planner located in Libertyville, IL, serving clients locally and across all of lake country IL

Gabriel Gonzalez

CRPC™, CFP®

Savant Wealth Management

Hoffman Estates, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Anthony Spangenberg

CFA®, CFP®, AWMA™®

Savant Wealth Management

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Greg Johnston

CFA®, CFP®, CPWA®, QPFC, AIF®

Johnston Investment Counsel

Peoria, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning, College Education Planning

Fee Only Financial Planner in Peoria, IL Serving Clients throughout Central Illinois, Nationwide, and Internationally

Robert Finley

CFA®, CFP®

Virtue Asset Management

Barrington, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee-Only Financial Planner serving the Chicago, IL area.

Michael Hollis

CFP®

TapestryFP

Aurora, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning + Tax Preparation, Financial Coaching for Couples, Generosity Focus

TapestryFP is a fiduciary financial planning firm offering transparent flat-fee financial planning, tax planning, and investment management services. We serve client in Aurora, IL and throughout the US.

Lynn Chen-Zhang

CFP®, CPA, PFS™, MBA, MS

Zhang Financial

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Charitable Giving Strategies

We are committed to delivering thoughtful, client-focused financial guidance grounded in transparency, discipline, and long-term perspective.

Jeffrey Smith

CFP®, CFA®, MBA

North Shore Investment Consulting, LLC

Wilmette, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee Only Financial Planner Located in Chicago (Wilmette), IL and Serving The Entire Chicago, IL Area

Charles Zhang

CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CFS®, CMFC®, MBA, MSFS

Zhang Financial

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Charitable Giving Strategies

We are committed to delivering thoughtful, client-focused financial guidance grounded in transparency, discipline, and long-term perspective.

John Piershale

CFP®, AEP®

Piershale Wealth Management

Crystal Lake, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning

Helping Retirees 55+ Create Tax-Efficient Income | Capital Preservation & Smart Growth | Fee-Only Fiduciary | Crystal Lake, IL

Brenda Knox

CFP®, AIF®, APMA®, CRPC®

Financial Elements, Inc.

Rolling Meadows, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Simplifying financial issues, Legacy Planning

Fee-Only financial planner located in Rolling Meadows, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Bridget Sullivan Mermel

CFP®, CPA, MA

Sullivan Mermel, Inc.

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Strategy, Tax Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning

Comprehensive Fee-Only financial planning that includes retirement planning, investment management, tax planning, insurance analysis, and estate planning review. Located in Chicago, IL and Serving Clients Nationwide

Patrick Bourbon

CFA®, CFP®

Bourbon Financial Management

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Reaching your financial goals, Advice on 401(k) / 403(b) / IRA, Mutual Funds/ETF recommendations, Retirement plan rollovers, Tax planning, Estate planning, Cash flow projection, Education planning and funding, Protecting assets / risk management, Real estate and mortgages

Financial planner with 20-year experience serving U.S. Citizens and Expatriates globally (no minimum assets) for a flat monthly fee (typically $400-$700)

Elizabeth Buffardi

CFP®, CPA

Crescendo Financial Planners, Inc.

Oak Brook, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee-Only financial planner located in Oak Brook, IL, serving clients locally and across the country

Allison Alexander

CFP®, CPA, CDFA®

Savant Wealth Management

Rockford, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Luke Van de Loo

CFP®, EA

Sullivan Mermel, Inc.

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Strategy, Real Estate Analysis, Estate Planning, Insurance Analysis

Fee Only Financial Planner Located in Chicago, IL and Serving Clients Nationwide

Charlie Horonzy

CFP® , CPA

Focused Up Financial, LLC

La Grange, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Tax Efficent Retirement Income Planning, Tax Return Analysis, Tax Planning, Investment Education, Investment Management, Retirement Planning

You worked hard for your retirement. Don't let Uncle Sam tax it away!

Grant Moore

MBA, MS, CFP®, MPAS™®, CRPC™®, AIF®, CRPS™®

Savant Wealth Management

Rockford, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Wealth Management, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Accounting & Consulting Services, Investment Management, Tax Planning, Advisory & Preparation, Company Retirement Plans, Financial Planning, Trust Services, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Plan Rollovers

Savant Wealth Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving financially established individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and non-profits.

Andrew Sivertsen

CFP®, EA, CeFT®

The Planning Center

Moline, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Equity Compensation, Tax Planning, Family and Charitable Giving, Insurance & Benefits Review

At The Planning Center, we’ve been guiding individuals and families through all stages of life – growing wealth, building on life’s successes, and thriving in retirement. Serving clients across the country from multiple offices and virtual meetings.

Lester G. Detterbeck

CPA/PFS, MBA, CFP®, CFA®

Detterbeck Wealth Management

Palatine, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning, Business Planning

CELEBRATING 25+ YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR CLIENTS! Offices in Palatine, IL, and the Charleston, SC area; we proudly serve clients locally and across the nation.

Brian Thompson

JD, CFP®

Brian Thompson Financial LLC

Chicago, IL

Specialties: Business Planning, Tax Planning, Comprehensive Financial Planning, Cash Flow Planning

Fee-Only Financial Planner serving the Chicago, IL area.

Jeff Dvorak

CFP®, CPWA®

4D Financial Advisors, LLC

Naperville, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, College Education Planning, Tax Planning

Fee Only Financial Planner Located in Naperville, IL and Serving Clients Nationwide

Brian Rhoads

CFA, EA

Checkpoint Financial Planning, LLC

Highland Park, IL

Specialties: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Investment Management, Tax Minimization Planning, Manage Risk Exposure, Gifting and Estate Planning, Plan Saving and Borrowing

Financial advice at personal checkpoints. Advice only, and only when needed – no pitches to manage your money, no financial product offers, and no long-term commitments.

Barry Federici

JD, CPA/PFS, MBA, MST, CDFA®, CFP®

Family First Wealth Management, LLC

Sycamore, IL

Henry Gorecki

CFP®

HG Wealth Management

Chicago, IL

Andy Baxley

CFP®, MSFP

Two Trails Financial Planning

Chicago, IL

Susie Steel

CFP®

Deerfield Financial Advisors, Inc.

Park Ridge, IL

Nancy Tani

CFP®, JD, MBA

Retire Secure Financial Planning, LLC

Evanston, IL

Ryan Carter

CFP®, ChFC®

Funded Life Financial, LLC

Chicago, IL

Jacob Kuebler

CFP®, EA

Bluestem Financial Advisors, LLC

Champaign, IL

John Davis

CFP®

Mentor Capital Management Inc.

Chicago, IL

Marshall Garrett

CFP®

Zimmerman Wealth Management

Evanston, IL

Thomas Zimmerman

CFP®

Zimmerman Wealth Management

Evanston, IL

Stratton Harrison

CFP®, EA

Vita Wealth Management

Chicago, IL

Kelly Palmer

CFA, CFP®

The Wealthy Parent

Chicago, IL

Jim Garvin

CFP®, EA

SeedSafe Financial LLC

Chicago, IL

Michael Stanton

CFP®, MBA

Stanton Financial Planning, LLC

Chicago, IL

David Hone

CFA

LCV Advisors LLC

Bannockburn, IL

Steven Briggs

Briggs Financial

Round Lake Beach, IL

Michael Walther

MBA, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CFA

Oak Wealth Advisors LLC

Northbrook, IL

JoAnn May

CFP®, CPA/PFS

Forest Asset Management LLC

Berwyn, IL

Dan Wood

CFA®, CFP®

Zimmerman Wealth Management

Evanston, IL

Brian Huckstep

CFP®, CFA®

Huckstep Asset Management

Oak Park, IL

Naveen Neerukonda

CFP®, MBA

PVA Financial LLC

Oak Brook, IL

Andrea Oliver

CFP®

North Park Financial Planning

Chicago, IL

David Theis

CFP®

Fee-Only Financial Advisors, Ltd.

Palatine, IL

Sean Sebold

CFP®, CFA

Sebold Capital Management Inc.

Naperville, IL

Nic Reed

CFP®

Capstone Financial Advisors

Downers Grove, IL

Leslie Ransom

CFP®

Indie Financial Planning, LLC

Chicago, IL

Thomas Koleski

CFP® AIF®

Cedar Capital Advisors

Barrington, IL

Edward Gjertsen II

CFP®

Engage Wealth Group, LLC.

Northfield, IL

Danielle Schultz

CFP®, CDFA®

Haven Financial Solutions, Inc.

Evanston, IL

David Walz

Arcadia Financial Strategies

OAK PARK, IL

Sara Hostalet

CFP®, CFA®

Zimmerman Wealth Management

Evanston, IL

Timothy Quinn

CFP®, CPA/PFS

Quinn Financial Planning, LLC

Orland Park, IL

Josh Cutler

Bluestem Financial Advisors, LLC

Champaign, IL

Patti Hughes

CFP®, CPA, MSA, CSLP®

Lake Life Wealth Advisory Group LLC

Chicago, IL

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