# Hourly financial advisors in Illinois

> In Illinois, look for a fee-only advisor who bills for the time you use, with no need to move your accounts. Hourly work suits a single question, a second opinion, or people who manage their own money. Records to start with include Elizabeth Geiser of Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc., Robert Riedl of Endowment Wealth Management, Inc. and Kerry Prazak of The Mather Group.

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441 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated November 2, 2026.
Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions.

## How do I find fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Illinois?

In Illinois, look for a fee-only advisor who bills for the time you use, with no need to move your accounts. Hourly work suits a single question, a second opinion, or people who manage their own money. Records to start with include Elizabeth Geiser of Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc., Robert Riedl of Endowment Wealth Management, Inc. and Kerry Prazak of The Mather Group.

## How many fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Illinois are there?

The Wellspent public graph lists 441 fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Illinois, at 235 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of November 2026.

## Where are fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Illinois located?

Of the 441 fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Illinois, 125 are in Chicago, followed by 27 in Downers Grove and 19 in Champaign.

## How do fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Illinois charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Illinois is a percentage of assets, used by 88% of the 441 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 84% charge by the hour and 63% charge fixed fees.

## How many fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Illinois hold the CFP?

49% of the 441 fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Illinois hold the CFP certification, based on the credentials listed on each record.

## 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.

## How does Wellspent decide who counts as fee-only advisors who charge by the hour?

We count an advisor as hourly when their listing or their firm's Form ADV says the firm charges by the hour.

## What should I ask fee-only advisors who charge by the hour in Illinois?

What's your hourly rate, and how many hours would my question take? Do you have a minimum number of hours? Will I get a written plan or only a conversation? Do you also offer ongoing work if I want it later?

## How current is this list of fee-only advisors who charge by the hour 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 |
| [Aditi Kapadia](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/aditi-kapadia.md) | Wealth IQ | Springfield, Illinois | CFA, CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee, Hourly |
| [Andrea Oliver](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrea-oliver.md) | One Wild Life Advisors, LLC | Chicago, Illinois | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| [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 |
| [Jacquelin Liautaud](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jacquelin-liautaud.md) | One Wild Life Advisors, LLC | Chicago, Illinois | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Jessica Merino](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jessica-merino.md) | Merino Wealth Management | Chicago, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| [Kelly Palmer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kelly-palmer.md) | The Wealthy Parent LLC | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, CFA | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| [Patrick Bourbon](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/patrick-bourbon.md) | Bourbon Financial Management | Chicago, Illinois | CFA, CFP, MSEE, MSFS | Subscription |
| [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 |
| [Stratton Harrison](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stratton-harrison.md) | Vita Wealth Management | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Valerie Rivera](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/valerie-rivera.md) | FirstGen Wealth | Chicago, Illinois | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| [Arun Soni](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/arun-soni.md) | Avenue 90 Financial | Chicago, Illinois | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| [Elizabeth Geiser](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/elizabeth-geiser.md) | Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. | Wheaton, Illinois | CFA, CFP, CPA, BS | Hourly |
| [JoAnn May](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joann-may.md) | Forest Asset Management LLC | Riverside, Illinois | CFP, CPA/PFS, MBA, CPA, MST, Other | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [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 |
| [Linda Rapisardo](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/linda-rapisardo.md) | Canela Wealth LLC | Riverside, Illinois | CFP | Subscription, One-time planning fee |
| [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 |
| [Andy Baxley](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andy-baxley.md) | Two Trails Financial Planning | Oak Park, Illinois | CFP, MSFP | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| [Brett Spencer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brett-spencer.md) | Impact Financial LLC | Chicago, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [John Piershale](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-piershale.md) | Piershale Wealth Management | Crystal Lake, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Leslie Ransom](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/leslie-ransom.md) | Indie Financial Planning, LLC | Chicago, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| [Rorik Larson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rorik-larson.md) | Essential Financial Strategies | Palos Heights, Illinois | CFP, EA, MBA | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer |
| [Barry Federici](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/barry-federici.md) | Family First Wealth Management, LLC | Sycamore, Illinois | CFP, CPA, JD | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Colin Chase](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/colin-chase.md) | Mindful Money Financial Counsel | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| [Emiramis Gjini](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/emiramis-gjini.md) | MyGen Planning | Chicago, Illinois | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Hourly, Percentage of assets |
| [Eric Schlosser](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/eric-schlosser.md) | Kisher Capital, LLC | Malta, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [G. Martin Poole](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/g-martin-poole.md) | HFH Planning Inc | 283 Nautical Way, Illinois | ADPA, CFP, RFC, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Mantas Tautkus](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mantas-tautkus.md) | MT Financial Planning, Inc. | Lake Barrington, Illinois | CFP, CRPC, EA | One-time planning fee, Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| [Matthew Knoll](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-knoll.md) | The Planning Center | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, MBA, CAP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Christopher Long](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-long.md) | Long & Associates LLC | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, MBA | Ongoing planning fee |
| [Henry Gorecki](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/henry-gorecki.md) | HG Wealth Management | Chicago, Illinois | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Jeffrey Kostis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jeffrey-kostis.md) | JK Financial Planning, Inc. | Chicago, Illinois | BBA, CDFA, CFP, CPA/PFS, MAcc | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [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 |
| [Michael Lamke](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-lamke.md) | Lamke Financial LLC | Wheaton, Illinois | CFP, CPA | Hourly, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee |
| [Sheila Padden](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sheila-padden.md) | Padden Financial Planning, LLC | Chicago, Illinois | CFP, CPA/PFS | Ongoing planning fee |
| [Brad Cougill](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brad-cougill.md) | Deerfield Financial Advisors, Inc. | Park Ridge, Illinois | CFP, CPA, CEPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [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 |
| [David Theis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-theis.md) | Fee-Only Financial Advisors, Ltd. | Palatine, Illinois | BS, CFP | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Elizabeth Buffardi](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/elizabeth-buffardi.md) | Crescendo Financial Planners, Inc. | Oak Brook, Illinois | CFP, CPA | Ongoing planning fee |
| [James Stork](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-stork.md) | Pinnacle Financial Group, LLC | Western Springs, Illinois | CFA, CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| [Lisa Bayer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lisa-bayer.md) | Opus Financial Solutions LLC | Downers Grove, Illinois | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees |
| [Naveen Neerukonda](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/naveen-neerukonda.md) | PVA Financial LLC | Oak Brook, Illinois | CFP, MBA | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| [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 |

Showing the first 50 of 441. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/by/hourly-financial-advisors/illinois/?page=2

## About this data

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