Financial Advisors in Waukegan, Illinois (Lake County)

Personalized Small Business Management Consulting
Are you growing your business? Whether you're expanding into the vacant lot next door or opening an office in another state, Robert B. Fisher is an invaluable resource, personalizing his service to your particular situation.Mr. Fisher offers consulting services for growing businesses who need help with…

•Financing sources
•Tax questions
•Accounting systems
•Financial reporting
•Coordinating computer systems
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Therese Martin, BS, CFP, CLU

Armond Dinverno, CFP, CPA, JD
Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC is a private wealth management firm that currently manages in excess of $3 billion in assets for individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts.
We are fee-only advisors and do not charge commissions or brokerage fees.
We take a comprehensive and fully-integrated approach to building and managing our client's wealth. BDF has service teams specializing in helping business owners and women achieve their professional and personal goals.
Our business owner's service team is skilled at conducting a complete business review and experienced at navigating the complexities of succession planning and family involvement in a business.
Our independent women's service team has first hand experience with the many transitions women face, and provides extensive financial experience to help successfully guide women through life's major events.
We deliver the highest level of personal service at BDF. It is a key reason behind our better than 98% client retention rate.
Everyone at BDF is focused on what is best for the client, their family, and their future. Our 50-member team includes attorneys, CPAs, CFP®s, MBAs, CFAs, a CTFA, and a CDFA™.... See More

I have helped thousands of people successfully complete the rigorous CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (tm) examination.

I offer private exam tutoring services by phone and in person. Patiently, I will help you simplify complex concepts and improve both your technical knowledge and test taking ability.... See More

Sophie Kaluziak, CFP, CPA
Vista Financial Planning provides comprehensive financial planning to individuals and couples. Vista's clients range from those just starting their careers to retirees.
Vista integrates into the planning process the six areas that are crucial for achieving personal financial success, i.e. budgeting/cash flow, investment management, retirement planning, tax management (planning and preparation), estate planning, and risk management (insurance).
Vista believes financial planning is a process and works with clients on an ongoing basis to help them achieve their goals.
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UFAC’s clients are generally mid to high net worth individuals seeking financial planning and investment advice from an objective, unaffiliated service. The firm services clients located across the United States as well as several residing overseas.

UFAC offers its clients a comprehensive array of planning services including financial planning, tax planning and compliance services, and estate and trust planning and administration. The firm also provides its clients objective investment advisory services. UFAC does not sell insurance or annuities, nor does it receive any commission or load on any investment product. All services are rendered on an unbundled, fee-only basis to ensure objectivity and neutrality in delivery. This means the client pays only for planning and advisory services required. Financial planning services are not rendered for “free” in hopes the firm will be retained for investment advisory services. Further, investment advisory fees are priced to efficiently cover their costs of delivery and not to subsidize marketing efforts or planning services to others.... See More

Brian Thompson, CFP, JD
I started Brian Thompson Financial with a simple goal: to educate and empower a new generation to align their life with their money. Now's the time. I'm here to help.
Young adulthood is a complex time, especially in this era of marriage equality, the Affordable Care Act, convoluted tax laws and widespread student debt. You'll have a tangle of conflicting obligations but also a lot of opportunity for richness, joy and choice in the future.
Now more than ever, Generation X and Y LGBTQ couples, families and professionals need someone they can trust on their side. That's where I come in.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and tax attorney, I have the experience and expertise to help you help navigate the complexity of your personal, professional and financial lives. My role is to be your objective, supportive voice that helps bring to your attention new opportunities, avoid missteps, and offer advice based on what matters most to you.
Whether you're preparing for marriage or home ownership, ready to start a family or change careers, chiseling down debt or just want a better handle on your budget, together, we'll tackle your questions to help you thrive now and in the future by making good decisions today.
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Colin Chase, CFP, MBA
Mindful Money Financial Counsel, LLC is a Chicago-based investment advisory firm offering fee-only financial planning and investment advice. We work with individuals, families and small business owners, many of whom are interested in integrating their finances with their values.
Everyone needs someone in their life they can trust, especially when it comes to financial matters. Mindful Money Financial Counsel, LLC was created to give people a place to get trusted advice. Because we operate on a fee-only basis -- rather than a commission-based system where advisors are merely selling you a financial product -- we are able to work for you to provide objective advice to help you move towards your goals and vision. If you are seeking to achieve more fulfillment, satisfaction, and financial peace in your life, then Mindful Money Financial Counsel, LLC may be the right choice for you. We provide advice to everyone from the seasoned experienced investor to the new couple getting their finances in order.... See More

Nathan Eads, CFP
A Plan For Every Stage In Life
At the core of your relationship with Moller Financial Services is a coordinated approach to managing your wealth, providing you and your family with the security that comes from knowing you have planned financially for every stage of your life. We can help you:
Articulate: Achieving your dreams starts with identifying and quantifying them.
Manage: We work with you to design, implement, and oversee an investment strategy tailored to meet your specific financial goals.
Protect: Your investment portfolio is only part of the equation. You also need ways to minimize your tax liabilities and guard your family's financial future from unforeseen events.
Enjoy: We'll help you balance your current needs with your short and long-term goals. Knowing that your future plan is on track, you are free to enjoy your life today.
Distribute: The right planning can help ensure that what you have built will eventually benefit the people and organizations that mean the most to you.... See More

Lois Basil, CFP
Basil Financial Group LLC is a fee-only financial planning firm that specializes in providing holistic financial planning services to individuals and their families.
As a financial professional, my passion is helping people make smart decisions about their money. I created Basil Financial Group to provide comprehensive and unbiased financial planning for individuals and their families. I love what I do because I know it helps my clients have happier relationships and more fulfilling lives.
When we start working together, we will talk about your needs and how you want to lead your life. My goal is to create a comfortable, confidential environment where you feel free to discuss your financial and personal concerns. Based upon that information, I will help you create a financial plan that supports your vision. The plan will be comprehensive and include everything from tax preparation and planning to investment strategies, insurance, and estate and real estate planning.
For all the work we do together, I charge just one annual retainer fee. That means you can meet with or speak to me any time during the year if you have new questions or as your situation or goals change.
I owned my own Chicago-based accounting firm for 13 years before enrolling in Northwestern University's Certified Financial Planner™ program, and I am a Registered Investment Advisor with the State of Illinois. I serve as an elected board member of the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners, a national group of fee-only financial advisors. I am also a registered financial advisor with NAPFA, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors.
I understand that your situation is unique and that you need a financial plan that reflects YOUR life and YOUR financial goals. Why don't we get started today?... See More

Charles Perkins, CDFA, CFP, MBA
@import url(http://www.napfa.org/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(http://www.napfa.org/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css); Kingsley Perkins and Company, LLC, was created using the concept of Fee-Only financial planning. A Fee-Only planner does not receive any fees or commissions from any bank, brokerage house, or insurance company. This means that the planner’s interests are aligned with those of the client. A Fee-Only relationship puts the planner and the client on the same side of the table. This relationship allows the planner to coordinate investment and financial planning activities for the client that are consistent with the client’s unique needs and circumstances 30 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1015 Chicago, IL 60602 Phone Fax ... See More

The advisors at The Planning Center can help you set a course for personal growth, financial strength, and most important, the peace of mind that comes with it.

Christopher Long, CFP, MBA
Long Financial Planning offers Comprehensive Financial Planning services for individuals and 401k advisory services for Small Businesses.
Our full planning process is very thorough. The initial plan takes place over a series of 4 meetings and covers everything from goal setting, investment recommendations, 'what if' scenario development for major decisions, to estate planning. Clients who complete the full plan have the opportunity to become retainer clients who receive ongoing planning assistance and investment management.
We also offer a one-time 3-hour planning session for clients whose situation is less complicated and want to implement any recommendations themselves.
Use the quiz on our website to see which service is the best fit for your needs.
We also serve as advisors to small business on their 401k plans. We assist them with developing an investment policy statement, provide investment recommendation options to the plan and monitor them, as well as provide employee education. Since we do not sell products, we can provide our clients with advice that is in the client's best interest and not tainted by product sales. Using our approach our clients have been able to substantially reduce the costs of their 401k plans.
See how your company's 401k plan stacks up using the evaluation tool on our website.
Christopher Long is a Certified Financial Planner(r). His education background includes a BA in Economics from Yale, and a MBA from Stanford.... See More

Henry Gorecki, CFP
@import url(http://www.napfa.org/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);We provide financial planning services, investment management services and educational workshops for individuals, families and small businesses. We can help you: Define your financial goals Build a diversified, low-cost investment portfolio - and stick with it! Make sure you have the lowest-cost insurance coverage for your needs Plan for the most comfortable retirement your savings will allow Reduce taxation on your investments Pass assets to your heirs In providing our services, we act as fiduciary - always placing your best interests first! ... See More

Robert Finley, CFA, CFP
Virtue Asset Management is a fee-only independent investment advisor serving the greater Chicago area and helping institutions and high net worth individuals across the country.
You have a different set of needs and a different risk/reward tolerance. At Virtue Asset Management, you will receive personalized, customized solutions tailored to your needs-not prepackaged, inflexible, one-size-fits-all options.
As part of our investment process we provide initial and continuing financial planning. We believe financial planning is essential to the client experience. It helps us establish the goals of your wealth and combine it with the appropriate risk tolerance level.
To identify the proper goals, we look at the complete financial picture, set goals, create a path to follow and then hold ongoing discussions to stay on point. Our tools allow us to customize and make dynamic changes during our meetings to your financial plan. The result gives us a path to follow and a guide to review throughout our relationship.... See More