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Elizabeth Joan Vella

Advisor at Equitable Advisors — Woodridge, IL

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Credentials

Series 65, Series 63

Experience

28 years

Location

Woodridge, IL

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Equitable Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

4,715

Across 977 offices

Clients per advisor

16 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$609,299 High

HNW client ratio

47% Very High

About

Elizabeth Vella is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc. and Foreside Financial Services, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Client services

Based on Equitable Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Equitable Advisors

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance

Occupation focus

Based on Equitable Advisors

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

Demographic focus

Based on Equitable Advisors

Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees range from $250 to $25,000.

Percentage

$0+: 0% for financial planning fees (not AUM based) $0+: 0.20% to 2.50% annually for asset management advisory services, depending on the LPL or TAMP program and asset levels as summarized in detailed tier chart $0+: 0.30% to 2.50% maximum annual advisory fees across various LPL programs and TAMPs, negotiable

Commissions

Brokerage and insurance commissions are received when clients purchase such products separately from advisory services.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees generally range from $100 to $400 per hour.

Other

Minimum fee: Financial planning fixed fees range from $250 to $25,000 for new clients; follow-on reviews range from $250 to $12,500. Hourly rates range from $100 to $400 per hour. Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees $250 to $25,000, hourly fees $100 to $400 per hour.

Location

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Woodridge, IL

Woodridge IL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Equitable

2023 - Present • 3 years

Oak Brook, IL

Equitable Advisors

2022 - Present • 4 years

New York, NY

Unemployed

2022 - 2022 • 1 year

Woodridge, IL

Foreside Financial Services, LLC

2022 - 2022 • 1 year

Chicago, IL

Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc.

2018 - 2021 • 3 years

Chicago, IL

Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc.

2014 - 2017 • 3 years

Chicago, IL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Noah Y

Series 65

West Chicago, IL

York Wealth Management, LLC

Noah York is the sole advisor at York Wealth Management, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in West Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm in 2024, he worked at West Chicago Bible Church for five years. Outside of financial advising, Noah coaches youth sports through Official Finders, LLC, a role he has held since 2014. York Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and tiered financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes model portfolios from the Altruist Model Marketplace and applies tactical and strategic asset allocation with ongoing monitoring and tax-management tools.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business Financial Management Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Tax strategies for small businesses Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Justin D

CFP®, Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Vertex Partners

Justin Dagostino is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade, with his current role at Vertex Partners beginning in 2021. Vertex Partners provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable and corporate entities. The firm focuses on asset allocation, diversification, and behavioral finance through a combination of active and passive model portfolios, utilizing various third-party manager platforms and tax-aware strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Values-based investing

Michael C

Series 66, Series 7

Downers Grove, IL

United Advisor Group

Michael Corson is a financial advisor at United Advisor Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent, primarily selling disability insurance. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities through a network of independent advisers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm combines proprietary model portfolios, custom trading, and third-party money managers using a variety of analytical and asset-allocation strategies.

Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Home buying College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Sales Professional Founder/Business Owner Independent Contractor Union Employee HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Young Families Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement Married/Couples/Partners
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John D

Series 65, Series 63

Hinsdale, IL

Doncaster Wealth LLC

John Doncaster is a financial advisor at Doncaster Wealth LLC in Hinsdale, IL, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked for over a decade at Northwestern Mutual in various investment and insurance roles. Outside of advising, he maintains an active role in insurance sales and servicing with Pacific Life. Doncaster Wealth LLC is an independent, single-advisor firm managing approximately $11 million for about 35 clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management and fee-based financial planning, tailoring investment programs to individual goals using fundamental and cyclical analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Charitable giving tax strategies
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Frederick M

Series 63, Series 65

Palos Heights, IL

Palos Wealth Advisors, LLC

Frederick Moore is the principal of Palos Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Palos Heights, Illinois. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he practices as a licensed attorney specializing in estate planning, dedicating approximately 15% of his time to this legal work. Palos Wealth Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs quantitative models and technical analysis to construct tailored investment portfolios and provides regular performance reporting and client reviews.

Concentrated stock management Attorney

Maggie B

CFP®, CPA, RICP®

Naperville, IL

NexJenn Financial Services

I believe that everyone should have access to a professional advisor who understands their needs and can help them achieve the lifestyle they desire. As a financial advisor, I am dedicated to learning about your personal goals and using them to build a retirement plan tailored to your unique situation. NexJenn Financial Services was founded in response to the demand for financial planning from my tax clients. Often squeezed between spending for their kids’ education, caring for an elderly relative and saving for their own retirement, many were anxious about their financial future. I have enjoyed helping my clients find a balance and focus on building a strong financial future. I am a CPA® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional®, as well as a Retirement Income Certified Professional®. Additionally, I am a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors and the XY Planning Network. In my spare time, my husband and I volunteer at a homeless shelter. I also love to bike and travel and am an aspiring photographer. I have been married for 30 years and together with my awesome husband, we’ve raised three awesome kids.

General retirement planning Elder care planning Sandwich Generation Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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