# Financial advisors for people close to retirement in Illinois > For people close to retirement in Illinois, talk to a fee-only planner five to ten years before you stop working, while there's still time to change things. Look for someone who tests your retirement date and shows you what would have to be true for it to work. Records to start with include Maggie Beach of NexJenn Financial Services, Kerry Prazak of The Mather Group and Max Novak of Novak Financial Partners. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/pre-retirees/illinois/ 78 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated November 2, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to if you're close to retirement in Illinois? For people close to retirement in Illinois, talk to a fee-only planner five to ten years before you stop working, while there's still time to change things. Look for someone who tests your retirement date and shows you what would have to be true for it to work. Records to start with include Maggie Beach of NexJenn Financial Services, Kerry Prazak of The Mather Group and Max Novak of Novak Financial Partners. - [Maggie Beach](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/maggie-beach/), NexJenn Financial Services, Naperville. Holds the CFP and RICP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer. - [Kerry Prazak](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kerry-prazak/), The Mather Group, Chicago. Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. - [Max Novak](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/max-novak/), Novak Financial Partners, Carterville. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, subscription. - [Cynthia Menker](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cynthia-menker/), Contour Financial, Orland Park. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets. - [Donovan Sanchez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/donovan-sanchez/), Model Wealth, Wheaton. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: hourly, flat fee or retainer. - [Timothy Lee](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/timothy-lee/), Bluestem Financial Advisors, Savoy. Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Illinois work with people close to retirement? The Wellspent public graph lists 78 fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Illinois, at 49 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Illinois located? Of the 78 fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Illinois, 11 are in Chicago, followed by 7 in Savoy and 5 in Wheaton. ## How do fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Illinois charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Illinois is a percentage of assets, used by 68% of the 78 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 27% charge an ongoing planning fee and 23% charge a one-time planning fee. ## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Illinois? Fee-only financial advisors in Illinois charge a median of $5,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 35 Illinois firms. ## How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Illinois? A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Illinois has a median price of $2,625. We found this across the published prices of 26 Illinois firms. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for people close to retirement have? For people close to retirement, look for the CFP, RICP and EA. In Illinois, 59% of the 78 advisors listed hold the CFP. - CFP (59% of advisors listed): The CFP covers the whole transition. - RICP (1% of advisors listed): The RICP focuses on turning savings into income. - EA (3% of advisors listed): Enrolled agents help with the low-tax years before Social Security. ## How do Illinois advisors for people close to retirement compare with the rest of the US? 68% of fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Illinois charge a percentage of assets, compared with 85% of the 2,969 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## Does Illinois tax Social Security? No. Illinois doesn't tax Social Security. Its treatment of IRA withdrawals and pensions has its own rules, so ask to see them in your plan. ## What should I ask a financial advisor if you're close to retirement in Illinois? - Can I retire when I want to, and what would change your answer? - How should my investments change in the years before I stop working? - How do I cover health insurance before Medicare? - What should I do with my 401(k) when I leave? - How does Illinois tax each source of my retirement income? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for people close to retirement in Illinois? Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Amy Rosenow](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/amy-rosenow.md) | Bold Vision Financial | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, CFA | One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Garrett Chmiola](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/garrett-chmiola.md) | Valeo Financial Advisors | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, CPA | Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets | | [Charles Horonzy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/charles-horonzy.md) | Focused Up Financial, LLC | La Grange, Illinois | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Ivan Havrylyan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ivan-havrylyan.md) | Outside The Box Financial Planning, LLC | Wheeling, Illinois | CFP | One-time planning fee | | [Renee Collins](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/renee-collins.md) | Retire Ready Inc. | Olympia Fields, Illinois | CFP, CPA, AFC | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Robert Stoll](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/robert-stoll.md) | Financial Design Studio, Inc. | Deer Park, Illinois | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Tim Carpenter](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tim-carpenter.md) | Rhodo Wealth Management | Geneva, Illinois | CFP | One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Allison Meers](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/allison-meers.md) | Pebble Valley Wealth Management | Western Springs, Illinois | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Kerry Prazak](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kerry-prazak.md) | The Mather Group | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, CRPC, MBA, RFC, CAIA, CFA, MS, EA, JD, CPA/PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Robert Riedl](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/robert-riedl.md) | Endowment Wealth Management, Inc. | Chicago, Illinois | AWMA, BS, CFA, CFP, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets | | [Erik Barnes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/erik-barnes.md) | Retirement Portfolio Partners | Warrenville, Illinois | CFP | Flat fee or retainer | | [Lawrence Pershing](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lawrence-pershing.md) | Optimum Retirement Planning | Lisle, Illinois | CFP, Retirement Management Advisor | Flat fee or retainer | | [Maggie Beach](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/maggie-beach.md) | NexJenn Financial Services | Naperville, Illinois | CFP, CPA/PFS, MBA, CPA, RICP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Matthew Knoll](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-knoll.md) | The Planning Center | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, MBA, CAP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Dave Grant](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dave-grant.md) | Retirement Matters, Inc. | Barrington, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Matthew Hawk](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-hawk.md) | Cambridge Capital Management, LLC | O Fallon, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Max Novak](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/max-novak.md) | Novak Financial Partners | Carterville, Illinois | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Subscription | | [Mike Cattapan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mike-cattapan.md) | Abundo Wealth | Chicago, Illinois | | Subscription | | [Brian Rhoads](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brian-rhoads.md) | Checkpoint Financial Planning | Highland Park, Illinois | CFA, EA | One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Cynthia Menker](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cynthia-menker.md) | Contour Financial | Orland Park, Illinois | CFP, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets | | [Daniel Peters](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-peters.md) | Prism Planning Partners | Libertyville, Illinois | CFP | One-time planning fee | | [James Nash](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-nash.md) | Clark Wealth Partners | O'Fallon, Illinois | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Michael Clark](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-clark.md) | Clark Wealth Partners | O'Fallon, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Nicole Sullivan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicole-sullivan.md) | Prism Planning Partners | Libertyville, Illinois | CFP | One-time planning fee | | [Thomas Van Spankeren](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-van-spankeren.md) | RISE Investments | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets | | [Vincent DeCrow](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/vincent-decrow.md) | RISE Investments | Chicago, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Dustin Javier](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dustin-javier.md) | Defined Capital | Oak Brook, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Joshi Koneru](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshi-koneru.md) | Watershed Private Wealth | Oak Brook, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Lauren Hunt](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lauren-hunt.md) | Daybreak Wealth | Hinsdale, Illinois | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Matthew Furlong](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-furlong.md) | Furlong Investment Solutions | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Thomas Koleski](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-koleski.md) | Cedar Capital Advisors | Glen Ellyn, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Alex Offerman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alex-offerman.md) | Model Wealth | Wheaton, Illinois | CFP | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Donovan Sanchez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/donovan-sanchez.md) | Model Wealth | Wheaton, Illinois | CFP | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Kraig Mickelsen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kraig-mickelsen.md) | KRM Financial Services | St. Charles, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Phil Telpner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/phil-telpner.md) | Breakout Private Wealth | Glenview, Illinois | | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Subscription | | [Randall Bruns](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/randall-bruns.md) | Model Wealth | Wheaton, Illinois | CFP | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Andrew Branz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-branz.md) | Clark Wealth Partners | O'Fallon, Illinois | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Brandon Clouse](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brandon-clouse.md) | Prism Planning Partners | Libertyville, Illinois | | One-time planning fee | | [Jacob Kuebler](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jacob-kuebler.md) | Bluestem Financial Advisors | Savoy, Illinois | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Jacob McKinney](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jacob-mckinney.md) | Clark Wealth Partners | O'Fallon, Illinois | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Johnathan Frerichs](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/johnathan-frerichs.md) | Bluestem Financial Advisors | Savoy, Illinois | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Joseph Miebach](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joseph-miebach.md) | Bluestem Financial Advisors | Savoy, Illinois | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Joshua Cutler](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-cutler.md) | Bluestem Financial Advisors | Savoy, Illinois | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Joshua Mangoubi](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joshua-mangoubi.md) | Considerate Capital | Northbrook, Illinois | CFA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Montaser Takrouri](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/montaser-takrouri.md) | Azzad Asset Management | Chicago , Illinois | | Percentage of assets | | [Nicholas Vogel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicholas-vogel.md) | Bluestem Financial Advisors | Savoy, Illinois | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Samuel Wesley](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/samuel-wesley.md) | Bluestem Financial Advisors | Savoy, Illinois | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Timothy Lee](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/timothy-lee.md) | Bluestem Financial Advisors | Savoy, Illinois | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Brendan Moody](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brendan-moody.md) | Watershed Private Wealth | Oak Brook, Illinois | | Percentage of assets | | [Daniel Ruedi](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/daniel-ruedi.md) | Ruedi Wealth Management | Champaign, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets | Showing the first 50 of 78. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/pre-retirees/illinois/?page=2 ## Related - [Retirement planning in Illinois](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/illinois.md) - [Tax planning in Illinois](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/illinois.md) - [Estate planning in Illinois](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/illinois.md) - [Family wealth transfer in Illinois](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/family-wealth-transfer/illinois.md) - [Founders in Illinois](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/founders-pre-exit/illinois.md) - [Retirees in Illinois](https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/illinois.md) ## About this data Sources and verification: https://find.wellspent.co/methodology/ Query the directory programmatically: https://api.wellspent.co/mcp (MCP, read-only, no auth).