Fee-only advisors in Illinois
Chicagoland fee-only presence.
By the numbers
The Wellspent public graph lists 805 fee-only financial advisors serving Illinois at 405 firms, most in Chicago, Downers Grove and Naperville. 42% hold the CFP certification. Of the 802 with fees on file, 90% charge percentage of assets.
- Advisors listed
- 805
- Firms
- 405
- Cities
- 135
- Hold the CFP
- 42%
- Other credentials: CFA 15% · CPA 3% · EA 1%
- How they charge (of 802 with fees on file): percentage of assets 90% · fixed fees 58% · hourly 46% · ongoing planning fee 7%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
Advisors serving Illinois (805)
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Moran | Pinnacle Financial Group | Western Springs | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Seth Elam | Sterling Wealth Management | Champaign | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Sharon Adelmann | Prairie Investment Advisors | Naperville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Sharon Allen | Sterling Wealth Management | Champaign | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Shawn Roberts | SMR Strategic Investments | Glen Ellyn | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Stacey Sargent | Chicago Capital | Chicago | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Sterling Raskie | Blankenship Financial Planning | New Berlin | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Therese Martin | Martin Financial Management | Itasca | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Thomas Zimmerman | Zimmerman Wealth Management | Evanston | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Timothy McDonald | Timothy J Mcdonald CPA CFP | Lake Barrington | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Timothy Obendorf | Steward Advisors | Chicago | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Trevore Meyer | Financial Design Studio | Deer Park | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Troy Bute | Capstone Financial Advisors | Downers Grove | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Vincent Harambasic | Pinnacle Financial Group | Western Springs | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Wendi Svitak | Bard Associates | Chicago | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Xinhong Liu | Financial Planning, Asset Management | Champaign | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Zachary Patzik | Burling Wealth Partners | Chicago | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Adam Strauss | Pekin Hardy Strauss | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Aldo Vultaggio | Capstone Financial Advisors | Downers Grove | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Benjamin Armstrong | Conifer Bay Capital | Winnetka | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Brendan Kaar | Total Clarity Wealth Management | Edwards | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brian Huckstep | Huckstep Asset Management | Oak Park | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Candra Chahyadi | William B. Walkup & Associates | Champaign | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| David Mabie | Chicago Capital | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Melsheimer | North Shore Private Asset Management | Lake Forest | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Rosenblatt | Amplio Wealth | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| David Thompson | Thompson Capital Management | Indian Head Park | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| David Vaught | Propel Financial Advisors | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Donald Powell | 1834 Investment Advisors | Joliet | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Edward Leszynski | KGL Financial Advisors | Bannockburn | PFS | Percentage of assets |
| Erik Kratz | Arena Private Wealth | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gregory Vogel | Lincolnbridge Financial Planning | Oglesby | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| James Wolf | Wolf Financial Advisors | Pekin | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Joseph Plevelich | Pekin Hardy Strauss | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Joseph Taiber | Taiko Private Wealth | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Joshua Strauss | Pekin Hardy Strauss | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Josiah DeFord | Kisher Capital | Dekalb | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mark Vincent | Stonebrook Capital Management | Oak Park | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Guttosch | Dearborn Partners | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Michael Barrie | Lincolnbridge Financial Planning | Oglesby | ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Michael Demaray | Bard Associates | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Michael Gawlik | Francis Financial | Ingleside | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Lannan | Lakewood Asset Management | Naperville | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Michael Thompson | Thompson Capital Management | Indian Head Park | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Michael Wolcott | Studio Investment Management | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Peter Deakos | Dearborn Partners | Edwardsville | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Phillip Kosmala | Taiko Private Wealth | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Richard Fradin | Chicago Capital | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Richard Milton | 103 Advisory Group | Chicago | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Robert Mitchell | Dukes Lane Investments | Lincolnshire | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
Firms headquartered in Illinois (330)
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103 Advisory Group
Chicago, Illinois
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1102 Partners
Chicago, Illinois
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Aberdeen Wealth Management
Lake Bluff, Illinois
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AJ Feldman Financial LLC
Deerfield, Illinois
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Altruity Wealth
Palatine, Illinois
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AMC Wealth
Chicago, Illinois
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Ameribanc
Hoffman Estate, Illinois
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Amplio Wealth
Chicago, Illinois
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Apis Financial Group
Villa Park, Illinois
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Arbor Financial Services
Downers Grove, Illinois
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Ardor Investment Management Consulting
Northfield, Illinois
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Arena Private Wealth
Chicago, Illinois
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Ark Advisors
Bloomington, Illinois
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Arlington Wealth Management
Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Arthur M. Cohen & Associates
Northbrook, Illinois
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Ascent Fintech
Carol Stream, Illinois
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ATK Financial Prosperity
Oswego, Illinois
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Avenue 90 Financial
Chicago, Illinois
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Avocet Capital Management
Northbrook, Illinois
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AZA Capital Management
Chicago, Illinois
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Azalea Wealth Management
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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Bard Associates
Chicago, Illinois
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Barrett Wealth Connection
Spring Grove, Illinois
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Benchmark Capital Group
Galena, Illinois
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Benchmark Investment Advisors
Chicago, Illinois
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Blankenship Financial Planning
New Berlin, Illinois
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Blue Line Capital
Chicago, Illinois
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Bluestem Financial Advisors
Savoy, Illinois
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Bobb Financial Incorporated
Chatham, Illinois
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Bold Vision Financial
Chicago, Illinois
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Bondurant Investment Advisory
Evanston, Illinois
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Boon Capital Advisors
Northbrook, Illinois
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Bourbon Financial Management
Chicago, Illinois
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Bradford Capital Management
Downers Grove, Illinois
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Brian Thompson Financial LLC
Chicago, Illinois
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Bridgford Wealth Advisory
Rock Island, Illinois
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Briggs Financial
Round Lake Beach, Illinois
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Bull & Bear Advisors
Chicago, Illinois
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Burling Wealth Partners
Chicago, Illinois
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Buss Capital Management
Lake Forest, Illinois
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Cambridge Capital Management
O'Fallon, Illinois
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Canela Wealth LLC
Riverside, Illinois
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Capstone Financial Advisors
Downers Grove, Illinois
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Cardenas Asset Management
Chicago, Illinois
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Casey Wealth Management
Orland Park, Illinois
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Cedar Capital Advisors
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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Checkpoint Financial Planning
Highland Park, Illinois
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Chesley, Taft & Associates
Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago Capital
Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago Wealth Management
Chicago, Illinois
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CJW Capital
Chicago, Illinois
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Clancy Capital Advisors
Chicago, Illinois
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Clark Lewis
Oak Park, Illinois
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Clark Wealth Partners
O'Fallon, Illinois
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Cline Financial Concepts
Champaign, Illinois
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Cogent Strategic Wealth
Chicago, Illinois
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Cohen Capital
Chicago, Illinois
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Companions on Your Journey
Brookfield, Illinois
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Composure Wealth Management
Chicago, Illinois
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Conifer Bay Capital
Kildeer, Illinois