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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lamke | Lamke Financial LLC | Wheaton | CFP, CPA | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Mike Cattapan Affordable, objective advice-only planning for individuals and families at any stage of life or level of wealth. | Abundo Wealth | Chicago | Not listed | Subscription |
| Mike Walther Ii | Oak Wealth Advisors, LLC | Northbrook | CFP, CFA, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Nathan Eads | Moller Wealth Partners | Chicago | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Robert Finley | Virtue Asset Management | Chicago | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Sheila Padden | Padden Financial Planning, LLC | Chicago | CFP, CPA/PFS | Ongoing planning fee |
| Timothy Quinn | Quinn Financial Planning, LLC | Orland Park | CFP, CPA/PFS | Percentage of assets |
| Brad Cougill | Deerfield Financial Advisors, Inc. | Park Ridge | CFP, CPA, CEPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brian Rhoads Advice-only planning for DIY investors and validators: an initial plan, then hourly support at personal checkpoints as needed. | Checkpoint Financial Planning | Highland Park | CFA, EA | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Cynthia Menker | Contour Financial | Orland Park | CFP, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets |
| Daniel Peters | Prism Planning Partners | Libertyville | CFP | One-time planning fee |
| David Theis | Fee-Only Financial Advisors, Ltd. | Palatine | BS, CFP | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| Elizabeth Buffardi | Crescendo Financial Planners, Inc. | Oak Brook | CFP, CPA | Ongoing planning fee |
| James Nash | Clark Wealth Partners | O'Fallon | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| James Stork | Pinnacle Financial Group, LLC | Western Springs | CFA, CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Janice Hennessy | ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. | Skokie | CFP, CPA, MBA, MSFP | Percentage of assets |
| Lisa Bayer | Opus Financial Solutions LLC | Downers Grove | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Clark | Clark Wealth Partners | O'Fallon | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Naveen Neerukonda | PVA Financial LLC | Oak Brook | CFP, MBA | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer |
| Nicole Sullivan | Prism Planning Partners | Libertyville | CFP | One-time planning fee |
| Thomas Van Spankeren | RISE Investments | Chicago | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Vincent DeCrow | RISE Investments | Chicago | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Chelsea Rude | Rude Wealth Advisory LLC | Olney | CFP, APMA, EA, MSFP | Ongoing planning fee |
| Christopher Jones | Azalea Wealth Management | Glen Ellyn | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Dustin Javier | Defined Capital | Oak Brook | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Joshi Koneru | Watershed Private Wealth | Oak Brook | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Lauren Hunt | Daybreak Wealth | Hinsdale | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Mark Meredith | Meredith Wealth Planning | Maryville | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Matthew Furlong | Furlong Investment Solutions | Chicago | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Nancy Doyle Hourly, advice-only planning that helps women and families in transition simplify their finances and understand their money. | Manage Your Financial Life | Winnetka | CFA, CFT | Hourly |
| Richard Wimmer | Meredith Wealth Planning | Maryville | CFP, CFA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Alexander Hemsley | Hemsley Advisors | Chicago | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Andrew McDowell | LifeWise Wealth Advisors | Champaign | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Bradley Mendel | Mendel Money Management | Northbrook | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Cynthia Mittlestaedt | Vertex Planning Partners | Downers Grove | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| George Hemsley | Hemsley Advisors | Barrington | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gregory Benner | Vertex Planning Partners | Downers Grove | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jack Hallier | Patrick M Sweeney & Associates | Libertyville | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| John Burns | Factor Wealth Management | Chicago | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| John Ferguson | Patrick M Sweeney & Associates | Barrington | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| John Foley | LifeWise Wealth Advisors | Champaign | CFP, ChFC | Flat fee or retainer |
| John Kennedy | LifeWise Wealth Advisors | Champaign | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Joshua Nuss | LifeWise Wealth Advisors | Champaign | CFP | Flat fee or retainer |
| Julie Hupp | Vertex Planning Partners | Downers Grove | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Patrick Sweeney | Patrick M Sweeney & Associates | Libertyville | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Randolph Hardy | Factor Wealth Management | Chicago | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Scott Sandee | Vertex Planning Partners | Downers Grove | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Tammy Billadeau | Vertex Planning Partners | Downers Grove | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Thomas Koleski | Cedar Capital Advisors | Glen Ellyn | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Timothy McGrath | Riverpoint Wealth Management | Chicago | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
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