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Kenneth John Kolnicki

Advisor at Cetera — Downers Grove, IL 1400 Opus Place

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

41 years

Location

Downers Grove, IL 60515

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,209

Across 5,116 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Kenneth Kolnicki is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 1995 and is also involved in several accounting and financial service businesses, including serving as president of KPW TECH, Inc. and KJK CPA, Ltd, providing computer consultation and CPA services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Downers Grove, IL 1400 Opus Place

1400 Opus Place, Suite 100

Downers Grove IL 60515

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Illinois · Texas

Work history

41 years of industry experience

Kpw Financial Services

2012 - Present • 14 years

Downers Grove, IL

Pollitz & Company, CPA's

2010 - Present • 16 years

Downers Grove, IL

Cetera

1995 - Present • 31 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera financial specialists LLC

1985 - Present • 41 years

Schaumburg, IL

Kolnicki, Peterson, Wirth

1974 - Present • 52 years

Downers Grove, 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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Nicole A

CFP®, Series 66

Wood Dale, IL

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Nicole Amore is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC since 2025. Prior to joining Parallel, she worked at Falcon Wealth Planning, Inc., E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, E*Trade Securities LLC, and Morgan Stanley. She also serves as an adjunct professor of finance at multiple institutions, including Harper College, UCLA Extension, New York University, and John Carroll University. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates held-away account management and adviser-only investment vehicles.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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John D

Series 65, Series 63

Hinsdale, IL

Doncaster Wealth LLC

John Doncaster is the principal advisor of Doncaster Wealth LLC in Hinsdale, IL, with 12 years of industry experience. He previously spent over a decade with Northwestern Mutual in various roles and has maintained an ongoing affiliation with Pacific Life since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved in insurance sales and servicing. Doncaster Wealth LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving approximately 35 clients with $11 million in assets. The firm offers discretionary asset management and fee-based financial planning, employing tailored investment strategies that incorporate 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 sole advisor at Palos Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Palos Wealth Advisors since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Moore is a licensed attorney specializing in estate planning, dedicating about 5% of his time to this practice. Palos Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and select pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation using a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers, supported by quantitative risk and return analysis and independent performance reporting.

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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Christopher K

Series 63, Series 65

Wheaton, IL

Wolfstone Wealth

Christopher Krzus is a financial advisor at Wolfstone Wealth with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for U.S. Bancorp Investments for 12 years before joining Wolfstone Wealth in 2023. Outside of his financial advisory role, he coaches 8th grade girls volleyball at the Sports Performance Volleyball Club in Aurora, IL. Wolfstone Wealth provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a proprietary, diversified asset allocation methodology informed by multiple analytical approaches and offers customized portfolio management with regular plan reviews.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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